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Impact of the internet age on human culture and K-20 education policy/administration
Curated by Jim Lerman
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Introducing this work

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For the purposes of this site, the history of human interaction with information may be divided into 4 eras. The first (spoken) era ended with the invention of writing around 3000-4000 BC. The second era ended with the invention of the printing press in 1440. The third era ended, and the fourth began, with the invention of the Internet (depending how one defines its operational beginning) somewhere between 1969 and 1982. We now exist early, but decidedly, in the fourth era.

 

All readers may not agree with this interpretation of the history of information, especially with the division and numbering of the eras. That is not the main point. Rather, it is that humankind presently exists in an era distinctly different from the one that preceded it -- that in fact, this new era is accompanied with, and characterized by, a new - and quite different - information landscape. This new Internet information landscape will challenge, disrupt, and overpower the print-oriented one that came before it. It will not completely obliterate that which preceded it, but it will render it to a subsidiary, rather than primary, level of influence.

 

Just as the printing press altered humanity's relationship with information, thereby resulting in massive restructuring of political, religious, economic, social, educational, cultural, scientific, and other realms of life; so too will the advance of digital technology occasion analogous transformations in the corresponding universe of present and future human activity.

 

This site will concern itself primarily with how K-20 education in the US, and the people who comprise its constituencies, may be affected by this transformative movement from one era to the next. All ideas considered here appear, to me at least, to impact the learning enterprise in some way. Accordingly, this work looks at the present and the future through a lens that is predominantly, but far from entirely, a digital one. -JL

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ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak :: OpenAI

ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak :: OpenAI | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

"We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. They offer a new, more intuitive type of interface by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT what you’re talking about.

"Voice and image give you more ways to use ChatGPT in your life. Snap a picture of a landmark while traveling and have a live conversation about what’s interesting about it. When you’re home, snap pictures of your fridge and pantry to figure out what’s for dinner (and ask follow up questions for a step by step recipe). After dinner, help your child with a math problem by taking a photo, circling the problem set, and having it share hints with both of you.

"We’re rolling out voice and images in ChatGPT to Plus and Enterprise users over the next two weeks. Voice is coming on iOS and Android (opt-in in your settings) and images will be available on all platforms."

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Virtual Manipulatives for Math Learning • Texas Computer Educators Assn.

Virtual Manipulatives for Math Learning • Texas Computer Educators Assn. | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it
Let’s take a look at what the research says about the use of virtual manipulatives in mathematics learning:

Need to foster abstract reasoning? Manipulatives allow students to move from concrete experiences to abstract reasoning. (Heddens, 1986; Reisman, 1982; Ross and Kurtz, 1993 as cited here)
Want to help students think and reason in more meaningful ways? Provide them with manipulatives. You can develop students’ well-grounded interconnected understandings of mathematical ideas. Do this when you give students concrete ways to compare and operate on quantities. Manipulatives such as pattern blocks, tiles, and cubes can assist in accomplishing this.
Long-term use of manipulatives in the classroom has yielded some additional benefits such as:

Verbalizing mathematical thinking
Discussing mathematical ideas and concepts
Relating real-world situations to mathematical symbolism
Working in collaborative ways
Thinking in a divergent manner to find a variety of ways to solve problems
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How to Delete Private Browsing History and Protect Your Privacy :: MakeUseOf

How to Delete Private Browsing History and Protect Your Privacy :: MakeUseOf | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

"Most people use the incognito browsing mode when they want to keep their browsing history private. But did you know that incognito mode isn't actually private?

"When using incognito mode in your web browser, you may think that your activities are completely anonymous and untraceable. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and other third-party entities may still be able to track your online activity, even during private browsing. Not only that but if you share your device with others, even they can find out what you visited in incognito mode."

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7 Amazing Things You Can Do in Google's Arts and Culture App :: MakeUseOf

7 Amazing Things You Can Do in Google's Arts and Culture App :: MakeUseOf | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

"Google's Arts & Culture app is a miniature mobile masterpiece, which anyone with even a passing interest in art will enjoy exploring. Launched in 2016, it was originally designed to complement the Google Arts & Culture website, which lets you virtually visit thousands of galleries and museums around the world.

"But the app, which you can download for free for  Android and iOS,, now goes far beyond that. It uses the latest technology to deliver an immersive, educational, and entertaining art experience. Let's take a look at the best things you can do in Google Arts & Culture."

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Quizlet's State of AI in Education Survey Reveals Teachers Are Surprise AI Champions

Quizlet's State of AI in Education Survey Reveals Teachers Are Surprise AI Champions | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --" Global study platform Quizlet today launched its first-ever State of AI in Education Report, polling students and teachers in the US on how they are using AI and how these technologies are shaping the future of education.

"Key findings include:

62% of all respondents have used AI technologies
Students agree that AI technologies help them better understand material (73%) and study faster or more efficiently (67%)
Students who study three hours or more per night are more likely to say they have used AI technologies


"A similar percentage of students (47%) and teachers (48%) say AI technologies have had a positive impact on the student learning experience


"42% of all respondents report that AI creates a more equitable system"

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How to access thousands of free audiobooks, thanks to Microsoft AI and Project Gutenberg

How to access thousands of free audiobooks, thanks to Microsoft AI and Project Gutenberg | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

"Available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms, the free audiobooks use neural text-to-speech technology to read to you in a human-sounding voice ..."


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PresentationGPT - The #1 AI Presentation Generator

PresentationGPT - The #1 AI Presentation Generator | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it
PresentationGPT is a highly advanced AI Powered Presentation Generator that can create stunning PowerPoint presentations in seconds.

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Very impressive.

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More AI Recommendations for Teachers by Vicki Davis

More AI Recommendations for Teachers by Vicki Davis | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it

If you’re looking to teach about AI in the classroom, I would take a look at some of these resources. AI 4 All Open Learning Curriculum, Code.org Curricula for studentsMIT AI Literacy Units (I have used some of these),

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AI skills and competences for teachers – Taccle AI

AI skills and competences for teachers – Taccle AI | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it
The drafts of the two AI competency frameworks will be presented and further refined during UNESCO's Digital Learning Week which takes place in Paris from 4-7 September 2023.

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On Tech: A.I.: Applying to college? These tools might help. :: NY Times

On Tech: A.I.: Applying to college? These tools might help. :: NY Times | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it
I spent the last week talking with university officials, teachers and high school seniors about the dreaded college admissions essay.

I cover education technology at The Times. And I’ve been thinking a lot about how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, which can manufacture school essays and other texts, might reshape the college application process.

I was particularly interested to learn whether admissions officials were rejiggering their essay questions — or even reconsidering personal essays altogether.

Amid a deluge of high school transcripts and teacher recommendations, admissions officers often use students’ writing samples to identify applicants with unique voices, experiences, ideas and potential. How might that change now that many students are using A.I. chatbots to brainstorm topics, generate rough drafts and hone their essays?

To find out, I contacted admissions officials at more than a dozen large state universities, Ivy League schools and small private colleges, including Juan Espinoza, the director of undergraduate admissions at Virginia Tech
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This is Recast

This is Recast | :: The 4th Era :: | Scoop.it
A new way to consume articles
With recast, you can transform the way you consume content, whether you're on the go, working out, or simply looking for a more convenient way to stay informed. Recast takes the hassle out of reading long articles, by turning them into entertaining, informative, and easy-to-understand audio conversations.

 

And it's free! Very interesting -JL

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