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GPT-4.5 Has Passed The Turing Test. What Does That Mean For Teachers?

By Erik Ofgang Published

In the most rigorous version of the Turing test conducted to date, participants couldn’t distinguish between real humans and certain AI models.

AI
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Cross-Age Tutoring: Student Tutors Teach Others And Themselves

By Erik Ofgang Published

A new study found that cross-age tutoring leads to improvements in both tutees and tutors.

EdTech
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Deep Search in Academic Research: Opportunities and Cautions for K-12 Education

By Steve Baule Published

By equipping students with the skills to navigate and responsibly use deep search technologies, K-12 educators can cultivate a generation of empowered learners

Learning
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Do Students Learn More Writing or Typing?

By Erik Ofgang Published

The answer of writing or typing is complicated, says a cognitive scientist, and has been oversimplified in the past.

EdTech
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Mindful Social Media Use Can Reduce Negative Impact, Says Research

By Erik Ofgang Published

A new study found that refraining from using social media improved the mental health of young adults, but so did reframing their relationship to these apps

EdTech
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The Remembered Success Effect: Adding Easier Math Questions Can Boost Student Motivation

By Erik Ofgang Published

A new study of the remembered success effect finds that adding less challenging questions to the beginning or end of an assignment can improve student motivation.

STEM
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Learning About Google Learn About: What Educators Need To Know

By Ray Bendici Published

Google’s experimental Learn About platform is designed to create an AI-guided learning experience

Classroom Tools
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People Hate To Think, Says Research. What Does That Mean For Teachers

By Erik Ofgang Published

Exerting mental effort isn't pleasant for most people, according to new research.

Learning
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Gamification: Pros and Some Cons, According to Research

By Erik Ofgang Published

Gamification generally helps students but can be detrimental to learning in certain instances, according to experts.

Learning
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What To Do When A Link Is Broken?

By Steve Baule, Sam Baule Published

If you’re researching a subject and hit a broken link, don’t fear! Your search can continue with these methods

Learning
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