When generative AI chatbots first burst into the consciousness of educators in the past few months, many teachers were quick to dismiss them as a threat to education. They worried chatbots would make it easier for students to cheat, and that students would not learn critical thinking skills if they could get answers to their… Continue reading AI Will Change Learning & Teaching
Category: 21st Century Skills
Duolingo Uses AI to Teach Language
Duolingo is a popular language learning app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help 37 million people learn one of 43 new languages. I’m one of those 37 million, working on learning Spanish for the past two years. The app’s AI-powered features include personalized instruction, adaptive learning, and gamified rewards. Personalized Instruction Duolingo’s AI-powered personalized… Continue reading Duolingo Uses AI to Teach Language
The 4th Industrial Revolution:
Transforming the Way We Live, Work, and Learn The 4th Industrial Revolution is upon us, and it’s set to transform the way we live, work, and learn. But what exactly is the 4th Industrial Revolution, and what does it mean for the future of society? The 4th Industrial Revolution is a term used to describe… Continue reading The 4th Industrial Revolution:
AI for Professionals
Threat or Opportunity? Generative AI, the technology behind chatbots, automated writing tools, and content generators, burst into our consciousness in late 2022. OpenAI released ChatGPT in November. By January 2023, there were over 100 million users. According to TechTarget, this is the fastest ever adoption of a consumer service. While generative AI promises to boost… Continue reading AI for Professionals
AI at Work
Transforming Professional Work Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way we work, and one area where we may soon see significant impact is in professional white-collar jobs. White-collar work typically involves tasks that require mental or analytical skills, such as writing reports, analyzing data, or making decisions. Generative AI, like ChatGPT, can… Continue reading AI at Work
Learning with AI
How AI might transform learning and teaching Artificial intelligence (AI) technology might transform the way we learn and teach in high schools. Important and long held goals of improving learning and increasing equity could be on the horizon. From personalized learning to 24/7 availability, AI has the potential to revolutionize education in ways we never… Continue reading Learning with AI
AI as a Writing Tool
Though it may seem this way, I will not turn this blog into an exclusive focus on generative AI and ChatGPT. However, it is hard to argue that generative AI has not exploded into our collective consciousness as a disruptive, game-changing technology. I began this series to explore emerging technologies and ChatGPT, launched just in… Continue reading AI as a Writing Tool
AI as Learning Tool
Ready or Not the Future is Now The controversy over students using generative AI rages on. Study.com reports that about 90% of the 1000 students they surveyed in January 2023 have used ChatGPT for help on homework. While this sample is drawn from computer-savvy college students and undoubtedly not representative of all high school and… Continue reading AI as Learning Tool