Ed3 Weekly Issue #89: New Year, New Tech
As we enter the new year, we discuss adoption of new technologies
Hello web3 and education friends,
Welcome back to another issue in which we dive into the evolving landscape of education and learning, shaped by the rapid advancement of technologies like AI, virtual reality, and the metaverse.
Our first article explores the integration of AI in classroom settings. The AI Explorations program demonstrates how educators can empower students with AI tools, highlighting the importance of a human-centric approach to technology in education. This approach aligns with the need to build not just technological proficiency but also ethical understanding among students.
The next article delves into practical AI tools for educators, examining how these tools can enhance teaching and learning while addressing the need for differentiated instruction and personalized feedback. This exploration of AI tools reflects the broader theme of our newsletter: understanding how emerging technologies can be thoughtfully integrated into educational practices for the benefit of all learners.
We then examine the web's evolution and AI's role in it, raising concerns about students' digital health and literacy. It underscores the need for a curriculum that not only imparts technological skills but also instills an understanding of digital rights and the ethical implications of internet use.
Lastly, our deep dive looks into the future of AI assistants, which promise to offer real-time, context-aware guidance in daily life. This evolution in AI technology brings to light the crucial balance between harnessing technological potential and safeguarding privacy and human agency. It prompts us to consider how we might prepare students for a world where technology is deeply interwoven with personal decision-making.
In this issue, we don't just look at what's new in educational technology; we aim to spark thoughtful discussions about how these tools fit into the larger picture of education. How do we equip our students not just with skills for tomorrow's job market but with the critical thinking and ethical understanding needed to navigate a tech-savvy future? Join us as we explore these questions and more, considering how best to prepare our students for a rapidly changing world.
đ This week's resources cover:
Can AI in Education Foster Human-Centric Learning?
The Best AI Tools (so far) to Improve Teacher Planning, Assessment, Instruction, and Feedback
AI and the New Digital Curriculum: Empowering Students with Data Rights
đ€ż This weekâs deep dive:
Why 2024 Will Be the Year of Augmented Mentality
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Why 2024 Will Be the Year of Augmented Mentality
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This article explores the imminent future in which AI assistants will become an integral part of our daily lives, providing real-time assistance and influencing our decisions, actions, and social interactions. These advanced AI systems will go beyond simple voice commands like Siri or Alexa, instead offering context-aware guidance by interpreting sensory inputs from cameras and microphones on wearable devices. This technology, expected to significantly impact society by 2024, promises valuable, personalized assistance but also poses risks to personal privacy and human agency.
These context-aware AI assistants, powered by advancements in multi-modal large language models like ChatGPT-4 and Googleâs Gemini, will offer unprecedented capabilities in guiding daily activities and social interactions. However, the potential for manipulation and privacy invasion is significant, with AI assistants capable of influencing conversations and personal choices. The development of these technologies, while offering enhanced social and mental capabilities, urgently requires regulatory attention to balance the benefits of AI guidance with the risks of manipulative conversational influence and privacy infringement.
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