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Study Shows AI Can Pass The Turing Test More Reliably Than Humans

Study Shows AI Can Pass The Turing Test More Reliably Than Humans | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.bgr.com - June 8, 11:17 PM
The result comes from OpenAI's GPT-4.5 model, which tricked the judges into thinking it was the human 73% of the time, while another model was just 56%.

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Cool and scary at the same time! 

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"[I]n short text conversations, under a specific experimental design, it's possible for an LLM to be mistaken for a person more often than the person it's paired against."
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Tech Workers Maxed Out Their A.I. Use. Now They’re Trying to Minimize It. 

Tech Workers Maxed Out Their A.I. Use. Now They’re Trying to Minimize It.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 18, 10:17 AM
Artificial intelligence is expensive to use, many companies discovered. That has led to a new era of saving costs.
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Why Teachers Say They Leave the Profession—Or Say They Want to Quit

Why Teachers Say They Leave the Profession—Or Say They Want to Quit | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 16, 1:00 PM
Here are some of the reasons listed in response to EdWeek questions on social media.
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Momentum Builds to Expand Coding Education to Learning About AI 'Under the Hood'

Momentum Builds to Expand Coding Education to Learning About AI 'Under the Hood' | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 16, 1:00 PM
CodeAI CEO talks about artificial intelligence and the future of computer science education.
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More Teachers Name Classroom Management as a Job Stress Rather Than Low Pay

More Teachers Name Classroom Management as a Job Stress Rather Than Low Pay | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 9, 1:00 PM
A national survey highlights ongoing work and home pressures on educators.
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Online Courses That Teach: A New Ballgame

Online Courses That Teach: A New Ballgame | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From elearningindustry.com - June 12, 11:00 AM
Online learning can be just as effective as in‑person teaching, but only when courses are intentionally designed.

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June 11, 12:36 AM
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Stop doing things AI can do for you. Build your own AI agent.

Stop doing things AI can do for you. Build your own AI agent. | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From aitoolsup.beehiiv.com - June 5, 2:18 PM
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June 10, 11:58 PM
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Study Shows AI Can Pass The Turing Test More Reliably Than Humans

Study Shows AI Can Pass The Turing Test More Reliably Than Humans | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.bgr.com - June 8, 11:17 PM
The result comes from OpenAI's GPT-4.5 model, which tricked the judges into thinking it was the human 73% of the time, while another model was just 56%.

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Cool and scary at the same time! 

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"[I]n short text conversations, under a specific experimental design, it's possible for an LLM to be mistaken for a person more often than the person it's paired against."
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June 10, 11:55 PM
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AI Is in Schools. Teachers Are Not Ready.

From edsurge-contentful-prod.us-east-1.elasticbeanstalk.com - June 8, 1:34 PM
A new survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation finds that the vast majority of teachers have not received formal guidance on how to use AI in their work, and about a third have gotten none.

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"A new report suggests that districts are moving on AI faster than many expected, but the infrastructure needed to do it responsibly is struggling to keep up."
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June 9, 12:40 AM
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Excellent insights from WEF June 2026 report - reinforces the message to K-12 leaders that AI readiness is a system condition not a technology purchase

Excellent insights from WEF June 2026 report - reinforces the message to K-12 leaders that AI readiness is a system condition not a technology purchase | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.weforum.org - June 7, 9:02 PM

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We need to start giving agency to educators instead of edtech vendors

We need to start giving agency to educators instead of edtech vendors | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.eschoolnews.com - June 8, 6:00 AM
Teachers and students need agency as they are voicing concern and disagreement over administrators’ edtech purchasing decisions.

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Yes! Thanks to Michel Verstrepen.

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"Teachers are the closest source for identifying what is missing from the classroom, and when school leaders start there rather than at the vendor’s value proposition, the solution space opens up in ways that serve schools better."
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June 5, 8:52 PM
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From Cow-Milking Robots to Weed-Zapping Lasers, Farmers Are Embracing A.I. 

From Cow-Milking Robots to Weed-Zapping Lasers, Farmers Are Embracing A.I.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 5, 5:00 AM
We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.
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June 4, 8:50 PM
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English Class Faces an AI Shakeup. A New Guide Helps Teachers Respond

English Class Faces an AI Shakeup. A New Guide Helps Teachers Respond | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - May 31, 1:00 PM
A national group recognizes AI is a "living reality" for English teachers and offers them guidance.
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June 2, 2:47 AM
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Students hate AI, and they can't stop using it

Students hate AI, and they can't stop using it | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From leonfurze.com - May 28, 10:04 PM
The booing kicked off before Gloria Caulfield could finish her sentence. At the University of Central Florida's College of Arts and Humanities graduation on May 8th, real estate exec Caulfield told the graduating class that "the rise of artificial intelligence is the next industrial revolution." One student yelled, "AI sucks", and the crowd erupted. Caulfield…

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June 18, 6:37 PM
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Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era 

Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 18, 5:00 AM
Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and A.I. detectors.
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I knew this was going to happen...because I asked AI about it. ;)

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June 17, 9:22 PM
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A Homegrown AI Coach Critiques Teachers on Their Lessons. How It's Working

A Homegrown AI Coach Critiques Teachers on Their Lessons. How It's Working | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - May 31, 1:00 PM
A 9,000-student district used AI to create a professional development coach for teachers.
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Not convinced this would be welcomed in most schools. ;)

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June 14, 7:04 PM
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Digital Educational Platforms Are Transforming eLearning

Digital Educational Platforms Are Transforming eLearning | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From elearningindustry.com - June 13, 3:00 PM
Digital educational platforms are transforming modern education through flexible, personalized, and interactive learning experiences.

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June 14, 1:30 AM
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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - June 11, 1:02 AM
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

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This is getting serious. 

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"[T]he outcome of the lawsuits, whether they ultimately settle out of court or end up with jury verdicts against companies, could change the way social platforms operate forever."
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Students Want Career Education. More Research Can Improve It, New Report Says

Students Want Career Education. More Research Can Improve It, New Report Says | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 8, 1:00 PM
Career education is in demand from students and could be strengthened through research, a coalition says.
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It's been a trend for a while now.

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June 11, 12:34 AM
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'Chat Is Dead': OpenAI Reportedly Planning Radical Changes to ChatGPT

'Chat Is Dead': OpenAI Reportedly Planning Radical Changes to ChatGPT | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From gizmodo.com - June 7, 2:16 PM
It’s not the first time OpenAI has hinted at something like this.

 

The Financial Times, citing 'more than a dozen current and former employees,' reports that OpenAI is radically rethinking its core product, ChatGPT. Apparently in a matter of weeks, it’s going to transform into a 'superapp.'”


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Naturally, I asked ChatGPT about this...it's true. ;)

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"OpenAI intends to ditch the prompts and features, betting that its models will be able to automatically understand users’ intentions when they are on the app or site."
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June 10, 11:57 PM
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Using AI To Build College & Career Writing Readiness in K-12 Free Playbook

Using AI To Build College & Career Writing Readiness in K-12 Free Playbook | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From k12dive.tradepub.com - June 9, 10:22 AM
Free Playbook to Using AI To Build College & Career Writing Readiness in K-12. This playbook explains how academic and instructional technology leaders can combine AI readiness with pedagogical best practices in the classroom.

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Good stuff! Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku. 

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In the Hybrid A.I.-Human Work Force, Who Will Actually Thrive? 

In the Hybrid A.I.-Human Work Force, Who Will Actually Thrive?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 9, 5:00 AM
A panel of experts explains how job seekers should prepare for the future of work.
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Amid School Techlash, Accessibility Advocates Worry About Exclusion

From edsurge-contentful-prod.us-east-1.elasticbeanstalk.com - May 19, 12:04 PM

"[A]s the country wrestles with restricting screens, some parents and disability advocates are beginning to express concerns about whether students who rely on accessibility tools are being excluded from the rulemaking process. Some of these advocates say they agree that new tech restrictions are necessary, but they are calling for careful consideration in how these rules are written."


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“We've got to make sure we're not stomping on kids that are actually utilizing these devices for really important reasons.”
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Kids Are Turning to AI Before Adults for Homework Help

Kids Are Turning to AI Before Adults for Homework Help | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 7, 1:00 PM
Students increasingly turn to AI first for school help, raising trust and safety concerns.
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I'm shocked, truly I am! ;)

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See the Retired School Bus That High Schoolers Turned Into a Mobile Makerspace

See the Retired School Bus That High Schoolers Turned Into a Mobile Makerspace | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 3, 1:00 PM
In a Pennsylvania district, students use a bus specially outfitted for them to work on creative projects.
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Beach Reads, Not PD: Teachers Set Summer Boundaries

Beach Reads, Not PD: Teachers Set Summer Boundaries | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - May 31, 1:00 PM
Many teachers plan to avoid summer PD reading, choosing rest and relaxation instead.
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I'm looking for my brain's "OFF" switch already. ;)

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