#educational-technology

#educational-technology

Incorporating video on demand can optimize learning results in modern classrooms by engaging learners

Videos in educational settings can enhance learner engagement, promote knowledge acquisition, support different learning preferences, and reduce costs [ more ]

AI can be misused, as shown by a teacher creating a fake offensive audio recording.

Educators need to be cautious when utilizing AI tools to avoid potential misuse and consequences. [ more ]

Appropriate use of educational technology should be holistic, flexible, and tailored to the specific needs of different school environments. [ more ]

AI grading tools like Writable are becoming popular among teachers for providing AI-generated feedback on students' essays.

The use of AI tools like ChatGPT in education for grading papers and providing feedback is increasing, with companies like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and McGraw Hill developing similar tools. [ more ]

Facial recognition technology for classrooms may not benefit students, instructors, or institutions.

Attention detected by surveillance technology does not equate to genuine learning. [ more ]

Virtual reality headsets have the potential to revolutionize education by providing immersive experiences.

The metaverse, a parallel virtual universe, offers opportunities for educational content creation and transactions using cryptocurrencies. [ more ]

The Sega AI Computer, a little-known 1986 hardware from Sega, was primarily sold to Japanese schools and had limited availability outside of Japan.

SMS Power, a fan site dedicated to preserving Sega's 8-bit history, has published a comprehensive deep dive on the Sega AI Computer, including ROMs for previously unpreserved software. [ more ]