Erik Ofgang
Erik Ofgang is Tech & Learning contributor. A journalist, author and educator, his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Smithsonian, Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Forbes.com. He currently teaches at Western Connecticut State University’s MFA program. While a staff writer at Connecticut Magazine he won a Society of Professional Journalism Award for his education reporting. He is interested in how humans learn and how technology can make that more effective.
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The Super Bowl is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning

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Somewhere between AI slop and fake news, pink slime sites and publications are increasing, but there are ways educators and their students can avoid it.

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A Digital Promise report finds that few states have developed a systematic approach to AI evaluation in schools. The report's authors discuss the impact.

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Google Scholar Labs, a new AI tool, creates instantaneous research summaries that can save time for educators and their students.

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Superhuman Go is a new AI assistant and writing helper from the company formerly known as Grammarly, but some of its features still need work.

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From a new AI mindset to other technology uses, here’s a look at what I hope to adjust in my teaching in the coming year.

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2025 was a big year for AI. New models were released and the impact of the technology on the classroom and society increased

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In some instances, Gemini 3 is better than ChatGPT 5.1 at explaining things, and that may hav

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AI computers come equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that make capable of operating AI models locally, which is key for privacy in the school setting.

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An interactive storytelling AI tool, SceneCraft was designed by university researchers and Digital Promise with funding from the National Science Foundation

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What students considering entering the AI field should keep in mind when pursuing a college degree.

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Pangram bills itself as “AI detection that actually works.” We took a closer look

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A study conducted at the University of Chicago found AI detection tools varied widely in quality, and proposes a framework for use both inside and outside of education.

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The chair of the University of Buffalo’s new AI and Society shares insights on AI education and development.

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Strategies for writing AI-proof prompts to use in your classes.

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Bring the scares -- and the learning -- with these Halloween lessons and activities.

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As Benicio del Toro's Frankenstein hits theaters, it's a great time to explore the story behind the story.

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Quantum computers may be the next big thing in the tech world. Here are some ways to learn more about these devices.

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Humanizers are AI tools meant to change AI text and make it sound more human. These can be used by students in attempts to pass off AI writing as their own.

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It’s hard to stand out in AI these days, but LogicBalls does just that with its variety of AI tools and templates specifically designed for educators.

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Educators don’t need to use each of these chatbots, but it pays to be generally aware of the most popular AI tools

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The Meta AI chatbot is fast and easy to use. It’s also designed to integrate with Meta’s social media apps, which isn’t always a strength.

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This summer saw huge advances in AI technology. Major models got better, gained new abilities, and some were trained for education. Here are advances every educator should have on their radar.
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