The Center for Instruction and Technology

02/07/2023

An interesting article on the value of ...commuting?

Researchers surveyed commuters to find out what they do — and don't — get out of the daily trek to and from work. Many people say it's invaluable personal time to recover and switch gears.

01/09/2023

Then over the winter break a student wrote an app to help detect whether papers were written by AI or by humans:

Some students have been using ChatGPT, a text-based bot, to do their homework for them. Now, 22-year-old Edward Tian's new app is attracting educators working to combat AI plagiarism.

01/09/2023

Even in that light, Microsoft has announced they are looking to integrate the Open ZI tool into future versions of Office!
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/01/07/microsoft-plans-adding-openai-chatbot-tech-to-productivity-apps?utm_source=sendible&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=RSS&fbclid=IwAR1saI6SeQbC6ZZzir7V6p1iurrr6wULWAXSzgwkvX4zqFZRobMmVo7FfaA

Microsoft may provide Office users a way to write text for projects, by incorporating AI technology from OpenAI into its apps.

01/09/2023

So much has been made of the new AI for writing called Chat GPT but there are some dangers to it too as reported by NPR:

ChatGPT gives users their very own virtual assistant. It could transform academia, experts say — for better and worse.

01/08/2023

Looks like the highly anticipated Apple AR/VR headsets are coming this spring!

Apple's long-rumored AR and VR headset could finally debut to the world in the spring of 2023, with a pre-WWDC introduction expected before a release in the fall.

12/02/2022

Apple insider on Apple’s hopefully upcoming XR project!

Apple has reportedly changed the name of its mixed-reality operating system to "xrOS," signaling that the company may be close to releasing a mixed-reality headset.

09/10/2022

EdSurge has an interesting take on digital natives and technology proficiency:

Members of Gen Z may be internet-savvy, but many still need lessons in academic tech tools.

06/01/2022

Ever wonder if you can use your digital camera or smart phone as a we**am for your Zoom sessions? AppleInsider has an interesting article on the options for leveraging your existing "camera" devices as your we**am for Zoom and other video conferencing platforms:
https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone/tips/how-to-turn-your-digital-camera-or-iphone-into-a-powerful-we**am

01/05/2022

Looking to the new year and one of the questions still out there for educators during the pandemic is what masks are the best choices. Tech and Learning has a nice article on the options:

Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

04/14/2021

An interesting article looking at flipping the classroom during and after the pandemic:

Flipped classroom enthusiasts say the pandemic has eliminated the technical barriers to flipped learning.

03/08/2021

The Chronicle of Higher Ed-some things we can't lose when we are back together:

A year ago, who would have thought anyone would miss faculty meetings?

01/22/2020

eCampus news had an interesting article on supporting faculty in technology-be sure to check out the link to the Educause survey and research!

A study from EDUCAUSE examines factors contributing to successful information technology use and habits among faculty and instructors.