"We nicknamed it Eddy": What do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?
It's almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms and learning......»»
Curiosity rover faces its toughest climb yet on Mars
On Aug. 5, NASA's Curiosity rover will notch its 11th year on Mars by doing what it does best: studying the Red Planet's surface. The intrepid bot recently investigated a location nicknamed "Jau" that is pockmarked with dozens of impact craters. Scie.....»»
Australia has had school nurses for more than 100 years, but we don"t use them enough
Teachers are not always equipped to deal with the growing health needs of their students, from mental health challenges to complex medical needs......»»
Best college student discounts 2023: Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, and more
Student discounts at Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Samsung and more. Exclusive savings for students, parents and teachers......»»
Apple TV is the frontrunner to land streaming deal for Pac-12 conference, similar structure to MLS Season Pass
Although a deal is not yet approved, Apple looks set to land the streaming rights for the Pac-12 sports conference. As reported by ESPN’s Pet Thamel, the Pac-12 hosted a meeting today with its conference schools, proposing Apple as their new TV rig.....»»
ChatGPT isn"t the death of homework—just an opportunity for schools to do things differently
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) platform launched by research company Open AI, can write an essay in response to a short prompt. It can perform mathematical equations—and show its working......»»
Teachers who leave turnaround schools can have positive effects
A new study found that teachers who left low-performing K-12 public schools in Tennessee as part of schoolwide turnaround reforms had positive impacts on test scores in the schools that took them in, and they were more likely to collaborate......»»
Do smartphones belong in classrooms? Four scholars weigh in
Should smartphones be allowed in classrooms? A new report from UNESCO, the education arm of the United Nations, raises questions about the practice. Though smartphones can be used for educational purposes, the report says the devices also disrupt cla.....»»
A third of children with history of social care face school exclusion
Pupils in state secondary schools in England are much more likely to be excluded if they have a history of receiving social care or special educational needs services, finds a new study by UCL researchers......»»
Ban smartphones in schools, says UN (one in four countries already does) [Poll]
A United Nations report has argued that we should ban smartphones in schools, noting that one in four countries around the world already does so. UN education and science agency Unesco says that there three strong reasons to implement the policy ….....»»
Research shows having police in schools results in fewer fights, but harsher discipline
Public schools routinely have a police officer in the building to deescalate and prevent violence. A new study led by faculty from the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy examined how these school resource officers.....»»
ChatGPT creator pulls AI detection tool due to "low rate of accuracy"
Less than six months after ChatGPT-creator OpenAI unveiled an AI detection tool with the potential to help teachers and other professionals detect AI generated work, the company has pulled the feature......»»
Best back to school deals for teachers 2023
Back-to-school deals for teachers — save on wish list items from laptops to PC accessories.....»»
"What would I say to the face of a student?" Why some teachers are giving feedback via video
It is really important for students to see the human side of their teachers. They need to see them as real and caring people......»»
New diagnostic framework offers insights into ocean eddy transport in Southern Ocean
Scientists from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new diagnostic framework to better understand and analyze the intricate isoneutral oceanic mesoscale eddy transport in the vast Southern Oc.....»»
It"s a numbers game: Embedding early career teachers
As New South Wales works hard to attract new teachers, and to keep them in the profession. Research by UNSW Sydney's Rebecca Collie into teacher well-being offers some solutions......»»
Apple again rumored to bid for English Premier League football streaming rights [update]
Update: In an interview with The Daily Mail, Apple SVP Eddy Cue downplayed the suggestion that Apple would bid for British football rights, indicating he is only interested in sports deals with global scope that can apply to a significant majority o.....»»
Apple TV+ bid for UK soccer streaming rights unlikely to proceed
Apple is no longer planning to take on the broadcast rights to the English Premier League, Eddy Cue has signaled, with a deal to bring the soccer league to its streaming service seemingly no longer on the pitch.A Soccer BallThere has been speculation.....»»
Experts alarmed as free Barbies given to UK primary schools to teach social skills
Toy company Mattel has been criticized for "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie and Ken dolls to schools as part of a program to teach empathy to children, finds an investigation published by The BMJ today......»»
How AI can use classroom conversations to predict academic success
The recent shift towards e-learning and online classrooms can provide valuable insight into patterns and behaviors that make students successful. Using the help of AI, researchers have determined what those patterns and behaviors are......»»
Rare, double-lobe nebula resembles overflowing cosmic "jug"
The glowing nebula IC 2220, nicknamed the Toby Jug Nebula owing to its resemblance to an old English drinking vessel, is a rare astronomical find. This reflection nebula, located about 1200 light-years away in the direction of the constellation Carin.....»»