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Why Librarians Are Still Extremely Important

Why Librarians Are Still Extremely Important | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.collegeonline.org - September 6, 2011 1:23 PM
Librarians are a key component of helping organize the world's information. Despite search engine's making it much easier to access information, librarians will still be a critical component to organizing the internet's taxonomy.
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UTRGV Summer Incentive: Get Up To $2,000 For Your Graduate Education

UTRGV Summer Incentive: Get Up To $2,000 For Your Graduate Education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From link.utrgv.edu - May 9, 11:34 AM

Summer 2024 at UTRGV just got better! Grad students can be eligible for up to $2,000!

If you've been waiting to start your Master's degree in Educational Technology, here's a great reason for starting this summer. Visit: http://utrgv.edu/edtech


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Here are 2,000 reasons for earning your Master's degree in Educational Technology this summer. Learn more about UTRGV's Educational Technology program here: http://utrgv.edu/edtech

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5 Tips For Getting Online and In-Person Adjunct Teaching Positions

5 Tips For Getting Online and In-Person Adjunct Teaching Positions | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.techlearning.com - Today, 1:57 PM
These strategies have helped me get consistent work as an adjunct professor.
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"If you taught online during COVID no matter how briefly or chaotically, you have online teaching experience. If you took an online course or attended an online seminar, you have experience with online learning. Highlight these kind of experiences when you reach out to department heads if you are interested in online teaching. Stress what you like and find helpful about the medium."

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Apple Introduces 'Apple Intelligence,' ChatGPT Integration

Apple Introduces 'Apple Intelligence,' ChatGPT Integration | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From thejournal.com - Today, 1:51 PM
Apple has announced "Apple Intelligence," a comprehensive software update across its devices, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, aiming to provide users with a personalized version of generative AI (GenAI).
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"Apple Intelligence leverages generative models to deliver highly personalized experiences on iPhone, iPad, and Mac"

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What Happens When Schools Hire an Ethical Hacker?

What Happens When Schools Hire an Ethical Hacker? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From edtechmagazine.com - Today, 1:47 PM
Getting a professional penetration test can expose network vulnerabilities in K–12.
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"While getting hacked by a bad guy can sometimes be inevitable, schools should take a proactive approach by hiring an ethical hacker to find the holes in their network before a bad actor can exploit them. Also known as penetration testing, these exercises can help make schools more secure and cyber resilient."

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The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT, Copilot and worthy alternatives

The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT, Copilot and worthy alternatives | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.zdnet.com - Today, 1:44 PM

Looking for an AI chatbot that can help lighten your workload, from writing emails to generating code, images, and more? Here are your best options and what they can do for you.

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"In May 2024, OpenAI supercharged the free version of ChatGPT, solving its biggest pain points and lapping other AI chatbots on the market. For that reason, ChatGPT moved to the top of the list, making it the best AI chatbot available now."

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2024 EDUCAUSE Action Plan: AI Policies and Guidelines

2024 EDUCAUSE Action Plan: AI Policies and Guidelines | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.educause.edu - Today, 12:27 PM
EDUCAUSE’s 2024 AI Landscape Study, based on a survey of more than 900 higher education technology professionals, made clear the current gaps in highe
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"AI capabilities and needs are evolving rapidly, and higher education leaders need to take action now. Outlining actions that can either leverage existing policies and guidelines or help us create new policies and guidelines, the panel has begun to lay a path forward for AI practice in higher education that we hope you'll find insightful, relevant, and actionable."

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A Framework for AI Literacy

A Framework for AI Literacy | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From er.educause.edu - June 11, 10:42 AM
Academic and technologies teams at Barnard College developed an AI literacy framework to provide a conceptual foundation for AI education and programm
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"Higher levels of AI literacy can help faculty make informed decisions about the use of AI in their courses and assignments."

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Web and Mobile App Accessibility Regulations

Web and Mobile App Accessibility Regulations | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From er.educause.edu - June 11, 10:37 AM

"The U.S. Department of Justice published its final regulation on web and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Federal Register on April 24. The regulation goes into effect for large public entities on April 26, 2026, and for small public entities on April 26, 2027."

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"Depending on the size of their governing jurisdiction, public institutions now have a two- or three-year window to bring their digital content into compliance with the regulation."

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10 Great AI Tools for Researchers

From www.educatorstechnology.com - June 11, 10:30 AM
Today, I want to talk about some really cool AI tools that are changing the way we do research. This is just a small preview of what I’m putting together in an eBook full of AI tools for researchers like us. If you don’t want to miss out on the full thing, be sure to…
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"The AI tools we explored today are stepping stones towards a more efficient, insightful, and innovative research process. But remember, they’re tools to aid us, not to replace the foundational skills of rigorous research. Embracing AI in our work, when used ethically and wisely, opens up new horizons for discovery and understanding."

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7 Generative AI Use Cases in Education

7 Generative AI Use Cases in Education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From analyticsindiamag.com - June 11, 10:23 AM
Generative AI has become a saviour for edtech firms by enabling hyper-personalised learning experiences and enhanced learning facilities for students.
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"Apart from teaching assistance or content creation, generative AI can be used for collaborative learning since students find it easier to brainstorm ideas, engage in group discussions, and work together on projects with classmates worldwide."

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Innovative education: AI and AGI shaping tomorrow's universities

Innovative education: AI and AGI shaping tomorrow's universities | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.ecampusnews.com - June 10, 11:17 AM
When universities harness AI, they make education a right for all instead of a privilege for few and shape the future of higher education.
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"AI has the promising ability of personalizing learning"

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4 AI Tools I Actually Use As An Educator

4 AI Tools I Actually Use As An Educator | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.techlearning.com - June 10, 11:15 AM
There’s a lot of talk about AI’s uses in education but I find that personally I only really use a few tools.
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What are your go-to AI tools?

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Gen AI and the future of work

Gen AI and the future of work | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.mckinsey.com - June 10, 11:12 AM
In this latest McKinsey Quarterly Five Fifty, we dig into recent publications from McKinsey experts that explore how generative AI is reshaping the future of work.
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"Generative AI is front and center for nearly every industry and is poised to change just about everything. What will it mean for your workers?"

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eLearning Authoring: Top Tools with Gamification Features

eLearning Authoring: Top Tools with Gamification Features | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From blog.commlabindia.com - Today, 1:59 PM
Tired of boring eLearning? Gamify it! Discover top authoring tools with gamification features to boost learner engagement & knowledge retention.
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"Gamification leverages game mechanics like points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges to make learning fun and engaging."

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How Americans Get News on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram

How Americans Get News on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.pewresearch.org - Today, 1:53 PM
X is still more of a news destination than these other platforms, but the vast majority of users on all four see news-related content.
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"Social media platforms are an important part of the American news diet: Half of U.S. adults say they get news at least sometimes from social media in general."

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AI: Familiar Territory or Alien World?

AI: Familiar Territory or Alien World? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From campustechnology.com - Today, 1:50 PM
Sometimes we feel right at home with AI; sometimes it seems like an alien world. Here, Mark Frydenberg shares some practical advice to help educators find familiar ground as they guide their institutions through AI's disruptive technology changes.
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"We've been here before. Each of us with a higher education career has lived through at least one, and possibly several periods when educators had to sort out how to move forward during the onset of disruptive technology: Google, social media in its many forms, Wikipedia, and others — even the hand-held calculator!"

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Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire

Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.eschoolnews.com - Today, 1:45 PM
Embracing digital tools and advancements can transform classrooms in dynamic and colorful ways, engaging students in their learning.
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"The right digital tools turn classrooms into hubs of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking"

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Sam Altman Admits That OpenAI Doesn't Actually Understand How Its AI Works

Sam Altman Admits That OpenAI Doesn't Actually Understand How Its AI Works | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From futurism.com - Today, 1:37 PM
During a recent summit, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was stumped after being asked how his company's AIs actually work, pointing to a larger issue.
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"OpenAI has raised tens of billions of dollars to develop AI technologies that are changing the world. But there's one glaring problem: it's still struggling to understand how its tech actually works."

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OpenAI builds ChatGPT system for colleges and universities

OpenAI builds ChatGPT system for colleges and universities | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From edscoop.com - June 11, 10:46 AM
OpenAI announced a new version of ChatGPT built specifically for universities to deploy artificial intelligence to students, faculty, researchers and campus operations.
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"The new tool is powered by GPT-4o, OpenAI’s latest advanced language model designed to be more human-like and process audio and images in real-time in addition to text."

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Framing Generative AI in Education with the GenAI Intent and Orientation Model

Framing Generative AI in Education with the GenAI Intent and Orientation Model | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From er.educause.edu - June 11, 10:39 AM

The proposed model seeks to assist instructors and learners with a framing lens for how GenAI might be useful in educational settings.

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"The GenAI Intent and Orientation Model is designed to explicitly describe how interactions between GenAI, instructors, and learners can be envisioned for teaching and learning."

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It's Complicated: The Pros And Cons Of Bringing Your AI To Work

It's Complicated: The Pros And Cons Of Bringing Your AI To Work | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.forbes.com - June 11, 10:34 AM

Making a conscious, strategic decision on tolerating, embracing or prohibiting BYOAI is critical to getting the most out of it.

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"With AI increasingly taking over menial or repetitive tasks at work, most office workers are eager to try it for themselves. But the vast selection of up-and-coming AI tools makes it daunting to evaluate this veritable app zoo and select the right tools. Bring Your Own AI (BYOAI) is an easy fix—at first glance."

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How Pedagogy Can Catch Up to Artificial Intelligence

How Pedagogy Can Catch Up to Artificial Intelligence | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 11, 10:25 AM

Educators need to start considering how AI's capabilities should change what students learn, experts say.

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"Many conversations are happening these days about artificial intelligence’s growing role in education—how to keep student-data safe, how to prevent students from using AI to cheat, and how AI tools can help educators free up time on daily tasks."

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It takes a village to protect students' well-being in the digital age

It takes a village to protect students' well-being in the digital age | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.eschoolnews.com - June 10, 11:18 AM
Protecting and educating our children and upholding students' well-being is not just a school problem--it’s a societal problem.
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"Students’ well-being is under even more pressure due to digital influences"

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Designing AI-Enhanced Assignments for Deeper Learning

Designing AI-Enhanced Assignments for Deeper Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.techlearning.com - June 10, 11:16 AM
If used thoughtfully, generative AI can engage students at the higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy.
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"While AI offers undeniable benefits in streamlining processes and providing data-driven insights, concerns remain about its impact on fostering deeper learning experiences. To bridge that gap, educators need to adapt practical strategies to design AI-enhanced assignments that engage students in higher-order thinking."

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OpenAI is making ChatGPT cheaper for schools and nonprofits

OpenAI is making ChatGPT cheaper for schools and nonprofits | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.theverge.com - June 10, 11:13 AM
OpenAI is making ChatGPT more accessible to universities and nonprofit organizations. The company is launching two initiatives that make it more affordable to use its flagship AI chatbot.
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"OpenAI says ChatGPT Edu will allow universities to 'responsibly deploy AI to students, faculty, researchers, and campus operations.'”

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Mentoring Adult Learners in Navigating Asynchronous Coursework to Ensure Student Success

Mentoring Adult Learners in Navigating Asynchronous Coursework to Ensure Student Success | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From www.facultyfocus.com - June 10, 11:11 AM
As the number of adult students enrolling in institutions of higher education increases, it is becoming increasingly important that instructors understand how to meet the needs of adult students.
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"Asynchronous learning offers instructors the opportunity to meet the needs of adult learners in a variety of ways, making higher education a reality for a growing population of students."

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