The Future of Tech and Work
The Future of Tech and Work is how human beings work and the tools they use and will use in the future. For those interested in big data, the internet of things (IOT), block chain, artificial intelligence (AI), IOT, computer science and coding.
Artificial Intelligence: Preparing Students for the Future with AI
Over this summer, I’ve noticed an even greater focus on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it might impact education and work in the future. After attending ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia, several edtech startups caught my attention because of the mention of AI. After doing some research, I…
Climate Collapse: Is AI the Antidote?
“It is worse, much worse, than you think,” said David Wallace-Wells, author of The Uninhabitable Earth, about the climate crisis. Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history—and the rate of species extinction is accelerating, with grave impacts on people around the world now likely, warns a…
You Can’t Spell Humanities Without Human
Remember working on book reports? Reading approximately 150-200 pages and praying to encounter another student’s previous annotations; anything to indicate what is important: a theme, an essential detail, anything. This level of comprehension and these sifting skills undulate and change through life, eventually manifesting in countless ways—a proclivity for storytelling,…
You’ve Been Augmented: 7 Tips for Working with AI
Algorithms and innovations in AI can be empowering and a valuable and dynamic part of our work if we follow guidelines in key areas such as transparency, boundaries and trust.
Deepfakes: Teaching Critical Consumption
The last general election was altered by the rise of fake news spread on social media. We’re entering the first general election that will be influenced by fake video—altered, dubbed, even fully fabricated video. Despite the omnipresence of warnings like the one above, we often dismiss them as red herrings,…
Learning Platforms to Explore Over the Summer
Rachelle Dene Poth explores five learning platforms which can be used to facilitate learning and enhance experiences for educators, students, and their families.
Leading the Show What You Know Revolution: Digital Credentials From Credly
With a mission is to connect people to opportunities based on their talents, Credly is leading the way by offering digital credentials that are flexible, portable and meaningful ways to communicate capabilities.
Students Use AI Virtual Assistant to Prepare Peers for High School
Students at David E. Williams Middle School use an AI Virtual Assistant to help students prepare for high school.
AI for Good: Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Join Emily as she shares highlights from attending the third annual AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, the leading United Nations platform for global and inclusive dialogue on AI.
AI4ALL: Learning in Beta
Eleven students from the Montour School District recently participated in an intro to AI workshop using AI4ALL’s Open Learning program, a free platform designed to teach students to build their own AI project for social good.