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Demystifying ChatGPT

Demystifying ChatGPT | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
ChatGPT has sparked many people’s imaginations and fears. But what is it, really? It’s an example of a “large language model”—a computer program trained to recognize patterns in everyday writing and replicate them.
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I've been tinkering with it for a while and I'm beginning to see patterns in its responses. It shouldn't be very difficult to spot AI generated content if you know what to look for.

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The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
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Master of Education in Education Technology | Accelerated Online Program - Project Based

Watch this video to learn more about the fully online, accelerated, project-based Master of Education in Educational Technology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For more information, visit: https://www.utrgv.edu/edtech/index.htm

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This 30-hour accelerated program designed to prepare persons in K-12, higher education, corporate, and military settings to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for the classrooms and boardrooms of tomorrow. Students in this program have the opportunity to earn one or more graduate certificates in E-LearningTechnology Leadership, and Online Instructional Design.

harrietwatkins's curator insight, August 24, 2024 10:34 PM
This is a fantastic program!  Its practical, real-world based and applicable to many areas of industry where teaching and learning, training and development are used.
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Bridging the AI Competency Gap: From Literacy to Fluency in L&D

Bridging the AI Competency Gap: From Literacy to Fluency in L&D | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Team members are eager to embrace AI tools to gain a competitive edge, but without proper guidance, their efforts can backfire. As AI integrates deepe
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AI literacy fosters trust, empowering employees to use AI confidently, reducing resistance, and promoting responsible adoption.

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Does OpenAI's Deep Research signal the end of human-only scholarship?

Does OpenAI's Deep Research signal the end of human-only scholarship? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Having got my hands on Sam Altman's latest AI offering yesterday, I'm beginning to wonder when research and scholarship that isn't augmented by AI will be seen as an anachronism
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Deep Research functions as an advanced AI-powered research agent, iteratively analyzing complex questions, synthesizing insights across disciplines, and producing PhD-level responses, though it still has limitations and room for improvement.

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What are principals using AI for?

What are principals using AI for? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Nearly 60% of school leaders now use the technology, with school communications and hiring among popular uses, a Rand report found.
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A Rand Corp. survey found that 58% of principals used AI tools in 2023-24 for tasks like communication, administration, teacher hiring, professional development, instruction, and research.

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What Is Digital Citizenship in 2025? How Is It Taught?

What Is Digital Citizenship in 2025? How Is It Taught? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Schools are training students how to be citizens online, which means being safe and respectful while enjoying the benefits of digital tools.
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Digital citizenship teaches students appropriate online behavior, with elementary students learning screen time habits and safety, while middle schoolers focus on responsible sharing and spotting misinformation.

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7 workforce readiness strategies to give grads an edge

7 workforce readiness strategies to give grads an edge | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Focusing on workforce readiness helps colleges better prepare students for future employment and become partners in building the workforce.
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"By incorporating career readiness into the curriculum, colleges better prepare students for future employment and become valuable partners in building the workforce of tomorrow"

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What the US' first major AI copyright ruling might mean for IP law

What the US' first major AI copyright ruling might mean for IP law | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Copyright claims against AI companies just got a potential boost. A U.S. federal judge last week handed down a summary judgment in a case brought by tech firm Ross Intelligence."

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A U.S. federal judge ruled that Ross Intelligence infringed Reuters’ IP by using its content for AI training, potentially strengthening copyright claims in ongoing AI-related lawsuits.

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UTRGV | How an M.Ed. in Educational Technology Can Lead to a Government Career

UTRGV | How an M.Ed. in Educational Technology Can Lead to a Government Career | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Explore how an M.Ed. in Educational Technology can lead to a career in government, where professionals design digital learning programs, implement training initiatives, and shape education policies. From instructional design to workforce development, this degree prepares you for impactful roles in federal and state agencies. UTRGV’s online program provides the expertise to create engaging e-learning content, manage education technology, and support lifelong learning. Take the next step in your career with UTRGV’s M.Ed. in Educational Technology today!
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The Accelerated Online Program (AOP) Master of Education in Educational Technology at UTRGV prepares graduates to lead education and workforce training initiatives in the government sector or as freelancers. Learn more here: http://utrgv.edu/edtech

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'I Don’t Get Burnt Out as Much:' How These Teachers Use AI in Their Daily Work

'I Don’t Get Burnt Out as Much:' How These Teachers Use AI in Their Daily Work | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
See how three teachers use generative AI tools to save time and enrich teaching and learning.
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"Amanda Pierman teaches her upper school science class at The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Fla., on Feb. 10, 2025. She holds an AI-powered voice assistant that allows her to control her computer screen while moving around the room—just one way Pierman and other teachers are using AI in their day-to-day work."

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Universities, Employers Increasingly Insist on AI Literacy

Universities, Employers Increasingly Insist on AI Literacy | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
New laws in California and the European Union that promote AI literacy both emphasize that it's not just about technical knowledge, but also critical thinking skills to assess AI’s appropriate use in different contexts.
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As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, educators must balance teaching responsible use while addressing skepticism, emphasizing AI literacy to navigate its limitations and prevent misinformation.

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A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills

A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
An immersive, authentic experience blends extended reality and real-world elements of AI to help students with autism build social skills.
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University of Kansas researchers are enhancing their VR system for students with disabilities by integrating AI through a $2.5 million grant, creating an XR experience to improve social skills.

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Can AI That Lets Kids Struggle Productively Be Better?

New research from Stanford University shows that the AI tools that people like most may be the worst at teaching. Here's why.
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Stanford research highlights AI’s potential to help educators foster productive struggle, ensuring students engage in meaningful learning rather than receiving immediate solutions.

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Earning Our AI Literacy License

Earning Our AI Literacy License | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Banning AI use in college classrooms is a pointless and exhausting endeavor. Instead, we should learn alongside our students to become AI literate.
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"So, what does it mean to be AI literate? The answer to this question is changing daily and yet, there are many resources to help our students and us build awareness, knowledge, and skill in AI use."

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What AI Gets Right and How It Will Be Used in the Year Ahead

What AI Gets Right and How It Will Be Used in the Year Ahead | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
AI has tremendous potential to do good in education while honoring and upholding the essential role of teachers. However, its success will depend on how we choose to use it.
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With proper guardrails and teacher oversight, AI can transform essay writing from a cheating risk into an educational tool that guides critical thinking without doing the work for students.

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Peering into the digital AI divide

Peering into the digital AI divide | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Closing the digital AI divide demands a staggering array of resources, and some institutions are more able to leverage those resources.
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"As the digital AI divide widens, how will institutions keep up and prepare students?"

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Double the teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork

Double the teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
However, the degree to which students use ChatGPT for schoolwork varies by grade level and ethnicity, according to Pew Research Center data.
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A Pew Research study found that teen use of ChatGPT for schoolwork doubled from 13% in 2023 to 26% in 2024, with overall awareness also rising from 67% to 79%.

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Perplexity launches its own freemium ‘deep research’ product

Perplexity launches its own freemium ‘deep research’ product | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Perplexity has become the latest AI company to release an in-depth research tool, with a new feature announced Friday. Google unveiled a similar feature
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Perplexity launched Deep Research, an AI tool designed to provide expert-level answers with real citations for professional use cases like finance, marketing, and product research.

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Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies

Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
But there are easy steps everybody can take to strengthen their critical thinking skills.
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As reliance on tools like AI grows, a study from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon explores whether they make us smarter or dull our thinking, suggesting the answer is complex.

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Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data

Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Gains in confidence, skills, and mindset set the stage for future success for all students--and for a strong growth mindset.
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Embracing a growth mindset, sixth-grade teachers view mid-year assessments as tools for reflection and progress, focusing on students’ potential rather than limitations.

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OpenAI now reveals more of its o3-mini model's thought process

OpenAI now reveals more of its o3-mini model's thought process | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
OpenAI is changing the way its newest AI model, o3-mini, communicates its step-by-step "thought" process.
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OpenAI announced an update to ChatGPT’s “chain of thought” feature, enhancing transparency in the model’s reasoning for all users, with premium subscribers using o3-mini in “high reasoning” mode receiving a more detailed readout.

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Generative AI’s Impact on Critical Thinking: Revisiting Bloom’s Taxonomy

"The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT in education has raised concerns that students may become dependent on AI-generated solutions, potentially stifling the development of critical thinking skills. Compounding this issue is the fact that Bloom’s Taxonomy—the widely used framework for designing educational goals—fails to address the cognitive demands of AI-assisted learning."

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This study proposes a revised framework for AI-assisted learning, addressing gaps in Bloom’s Taxonomy and identifying key competencies like ethical reasoning and reflective thinking to foster critical engagement with AI-generated content.

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From Theory to Practice: How Generative AI is Redefining Instructional Materials

From Theory to Practice: How Generative AI is Redefining Instructional Materials | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Top trends and insights from The Edtech Insiders Generative AI Map research process about how Generative AI is transforming Instructional Materials
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AI-driven adaptive learning is transforming educational content creation, allowing teachers to shift from static materials to strategic instructional design while enhancing personalized, evidence-based learning experiences.

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GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation

GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Cultural competency and AI literacy in teacher training programs can fundamentally transform how educators are prepared for the future.
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Teacher preparation programs should equip educators with the skills to use AI thoughtfully, ensuring it enhances teaching practices while minimizing bias and promoting inclusive learning environments.

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Key Tips for Maximizing AI Avatar Use in Corporate Training

Key Tips for Maximizing AI Avatar Use in Corporate Training | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Discover expert tips to effectively integrate AI avatars into your corporate eLearning courses.
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AI avatars can enhance corporate training by acting as interactive, personalized digital instructors, improving engagement, retention, and learner connection in eLearning.

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The elephant in the room: 4 actionable tips to manage student cheating

The elephant in the room: 4 actionable tips to manage student cheating | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A fresh approach to tough conversations with students can help them understand how cheating ultimately harms their long-term success.
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Remote learning enhances accessibility for diverse students but also increases academic dishonesty.

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ChatGPT's Deep Research just identified 20 jobs it will replace. Is yours on the list?

ChatGPT's Deep Research just identified 20 jobs it will replace. Is yours on the list? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
After researching 24 sources in seven minutes, ChatGPT came up with the top jobs that might be on the chopping block.
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Deep Research’s rapid analysis of 24 sources outlines job titles, AI advantages, and the likelihood of automation.

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