Google Gemini: How Google’s New AI Can Change Teaching | Explaining AI Use in the Classroom to Families | Best Laptops for Teachers
April 22, 2024
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Google Gemini: How Google’s New AI Can Change Teaching
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Google has announced that it has implemented a new form of AI for use on varying amounts of data, allowing for the dissemination of large amounts of complex data into actionable information. Once known solely as Bard, the new AI is called Gemini, and it has been upgraded in almost every aspect to become Google’s main footprint in the generative AI space.
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Explaining AI Use in the Classroom to Families
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“Regardless of what families have heard about AI, it is imperative to explain its use in your classroom and initiate a dialogue that supports collaborative partnership,” writes Dr. Stephanie Smith Budhai, associate clinical professor in the department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at Drexel University. “Families trust teachers to provide their children with safe learning environments, and this includes introducing them to reliable technologies that enhance their school experiences.”
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Best Laptops for Teachers
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Updated for 2024: From running a quiz to hosting an AR experience, the right laptop has huge potential. So, which is the right laptop for you? We've narrowed down some of the best, each listed by special features, to help you pick the ideal laptop for your education needs.
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Best VR Headsets for Schools
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Updated for 2024: The best VR headsets for schools are being used far more widely now. The technology is more affordable and available, while the software options are greater than ever, and growing daily.
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Best Free Earth Day Lessons & Activities
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Updated for 2024: In 1970, the first Earth Day sparked a massive public response, with 20 million Americans taking to streets and college campuses to speak out against air and water pollution, wilderness loss, and animal extinctions. The public outcry led to the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency and legislation to safeguard air, water, and endangered species.
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What Is Khanmigo? The GPT-4 Learning Tool Explained by Sal Khan
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In March 2023 Khan Academy launched Khanmigo, a GPT-4 powered custom version of ChatGPT technology designed to serve as an interactive tutor for students. In the months since, Khanmigo has been made available to individual users as well as districts, and has added new features such as the Academic Essay Feedback tool.
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Earth Day and Climate Change
Here are a few climate change-related article from Tech & Learning that you might find useful in teaching about Earth Day.
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