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ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool acts as a research assistant and can quickly find great sources on a variety of topics.
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I increasingly find people asking me “does AI damage your brain?” It's a revealing question. Not because AI causes literal brain damage (it doesn't) but because the question itself shows how deeply we fear what AI might do to our ability to think. So, in this post, I want to discuss ways of using AI to help, rather than hurt, your mind. But why the obsession over AI damaging our brains? Via Nik Peachey
David W. Deeds's insight:
Thanks to Nik Peachy.
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
July 9, 6:08 AM
This article is well worth reading. - AI can help, or hurt, our thinking. I particularly like the conclusion “Our fear of AI “damaging our brains” is actually a fear of our own laziness. The technology offers an easy out from the hard work of thinking, and we worry we'll take it. We should worry. But we should also remember that we have a choice. Your brain is safe. Your thinking, however, is up to you.” 
Richard Platt's curator insight,
July 10, 8:52 AM
Author Ethan Mollick states, "I increasingly find people asking me, 'Does AI damage your brain?” It's a revealing question. Not because AI causes literal brain damage (it doesn't) but because the question itself shows how deeply we fear what AI might do to our ability to think. So, in this post, I want to discuss ways of using AI to help, rather than hurt, your mind. But why the obsession over AI damaging our brains? - This article is well worth reading. - AI can help or hurt our thinking. I particularly like the conclusion, “Our fear of AI's damaging our brains” is a fear of our laziness. The technology offers an easy out from the hard work of thinking, and we worry we'll take it. We should worry. But we should also remember that we have a choice. Your brain is safe. Your thinking, however, is up to you.”
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Feeling curious about AI but overwhelmed by options? Edtech specialist Eric Curts cuts through the noise with five tools you can start using today.
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Good stuff!
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In this back to school coding activity, students get to creatively share their personal stories—no advanced coding skills required!
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Check this out!
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A technology integration specialist shares some ways her district uses augmented reality to boost engagement in learning.
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I can vouch for Merge Cube and CoSpaces Edu, geeky-cool stuff!
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ChatGPT could perform surprisingly well when put in charge of navigating space inside a simulated spacecraft, researchers have found.
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This is interesting.
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The world of K-12 education continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Thanks to generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), ongoing technological advancements, and the ever-present need for adaptability, today’s educational landscape is as challenging as it is filled with opportunities. CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation project remains your trusted guide, helping…
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Just accepted my invitation to serve on the 2025-26 CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Board!
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The AI world of tomorrow isn’t just knocking--it’s already in our higher education classrooms, learning management systems, and labs. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Check this out!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 3, 11:22 AM
"The institutions best positioned to thrive will be those that treat AI not as an add-on but as a framework. Faculty development programs should include AI pedagogical design."
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"Voice technologies are no longer just about recognizing what we say; they are beginning to understand how we say it. As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, it can detect subtle emotional signals in our speech, promising more human-like interactions with machines. Emotional AI is reshaping how voice data is used across industries." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
David W. Deeds's insight:
Just, just great. Uh-oh...did it detect sarcasm?? ;)
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 4, 11:03 AM
"Paralinguistic voice analysis focuses on non-verbal elements of speech like tone, pitch, volume, pauses and rhythm that convey emotion, intention or attitude. While traditional voice recognition focused on transcribing spoken words, emotional AI adds a new layer: interpreting how those words are delivered. Today’s AI systems use deep learning to identify these paralinguistic features in real time."
Richard Platt's curator insight,
July 6, 10:31 AM
"Voice technologies are no longer just about recognizing what we say; they are beginning to understand how we say it. As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, it can detect subtle emotional signals in our speech, promising more human-like interactions with machines. Emotional AI is reshaping how voice data is used across industries."
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An affordable offering for universities to responsibly bring AI to campus.
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OK for higher ed, now what about K-12?
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The key to responsible use of AI tools lies in choosing tools designed to aid understanding, not undermine it by encouraging cheating. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Now we're talkin'!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 3, 11:20 AM
"Here are 5 high-caliber AI tools that can help K-12 students learn more effectively, without crossing the line into cheating or unfair shortcuts."
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New job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas.
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Makes you wanna be nicer to Computer Science Teachers, right?? ;)
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AI struggles to craft engaging lessons that make good use of technology and activate students’ critical thinking skills, researchers found.
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It's a bit ironic that AI struggles with including technology in lessons! ;)
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New science suggests there's plenty that actually gets better with age—if you let it.
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Thanks, NatGeo...I needed this article this morning!! ;)
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Meta announced it’s now added an official Zoom app to the Horizon Store, letting you host and join online meetings as your Quest avatar. This isn’t the first time Quest users could jump into a Zoom call in VR. In 2021, the company integrated Zoom into Horizon Workrooms, its all-in-one immersive collaboration app. That was …
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I wanna try it!! ;)
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Though remote learning during the pandemic has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?
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This is interesting.
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Raspberry Pi AI Robot Dog: PiDog, powered by Raspberry Pi (5/4B/3B+/3B/Zero 2W), features 12 servos and sensors for vision, hearing, and touch. Integrated with ChatGPT-4o, it responds to complex queries. With app control and FPV, users can manage PiDog and see its view in real-time. It supports Python programming and i
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Now you know what to get me for Xmas! ;)
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“Our focus is on skills, not tools. What do we want students to learn? That comes first,” says Bill Bass, innovation coordinator at a Missouri schoo Via Ana Cristina Pratas, juandoming
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Thanks to Juan Doming.
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If AI is the new literacy and the foundation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the future may be written by those who learned it first. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
David W. Deeds's insight:
It's crazy that school admins are still hesitant to let little munchkins use AI!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 7, 12:26 PM
"Beginning in kindergarten, children are exposed to age-appropriate AI tools, taught how to interact with large language models, and trained to think computationally in ways designed to mimic how AI 'thinks.'”
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High school educators report at least half of their curriculum will focus on skills-based learning to prepare students for future success. Via EDTECH@UTRGV, Yashy Tohsaku
David W. Deeds's insight:
I'm about to start renewing my teacher's license via online courses!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 7, 12:24 PM
"By incorporating skills-based learning into their curricula, educators are equipping students with the tools necessary to transition seamlessly into the workforce after graduation–and online education is poised to play a pivotal role in this evolution."
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From
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End-of-the-year assessments can be anxiety-producing events for students. These final assessments attempt to cover massive amounts of information and do not allow students the opportunity to communicate what they know in a way that works for them. Unlike a traditional exam where questions typically have one correct answer, performance tasks are complex, multifaceted, and open-ended, […]
Via Yashy Tohsaku
David W. Deeds's insight:
Yes, no more tests! Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.
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Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.
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Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.
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New data finds that not enough teachers are being certified in computer science to meet the rising need.
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They must be certified in Computer Science!
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The best AI Agents are currently failing about 70 percent of the tasks assigned to them, as investments are expected to drop off a cliff.
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Still worried that AI will take over the world?? ;)
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Experts say teachers should help build, not just use, AI tools, and that PD must go beyond tech skills to include trust and leadership.
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Yes, absolutely!
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I haven't tried it yet, but want to soon! Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.