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Do not use AI detectors in schools!

Accuracy of AI detectors, already low, dropped to 22% when researchers added simple changes, like purposeful spelling errors. Worse, the writing of non-native speakers are more likely to be falsely flagged as AI writing arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/pape…

Fulll text available here: doi.org/10.1016/j.sel.…

Here are our prompts for educators and students, released under Creative Commons license.

They are built around the pedagogical approaches we discuss in our papers, and have worked well in class. I hope others experiment with them, improve them, & share. moreusefulthings.com

Excited to announce that I am a semifinalists for the 1st annual AI Educator Awards by MagicSchoolAI!

It is an honor to be a leader in leveraging AI technology to advance education worldwide. Join me in sharing the MAGIC! 🪄💜

#myprps instructionalcoaches #myprps #forgefutures

Excited to work with teachers nationwide on this opportunity to explore the potential of #Gemini Google for Education Google Canada

Also lucky you be working with the great Cammie Kannekens 🇨🇦

Very cool project by Mr. Thielmamn!

Check this out Leyton Schnellert I bet you know a few peeps who can answer the call!

Google's Gemini (formerly known as Bard) to Canada #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI blog.google/intl/en-ca/pro…

Crazy to believe we are on year 8 of Academy PM

First week was a huge success as we jumped into a full semester focus on creative and narrative filmmaking

First surprise learning challenge?

Single frame stories

The Teacher's Playlist 🎧 Megan Price’s Greatest Hit 🎤FREE share for Deco... youtu.be/cBQ9EFbuoaY?si… via YouTube ideas for decolonization of libraries School District No. 57 (Prince George) Danny Leeming lee karpenko Jameel Aziz Rose Pillay

Excited to be working with School District #8 using Erik M. Francis work to categorize the Depth of Knowledge demanded by the BC math standards. Connect w me for collab! Erik M. Francis Maverik Education Sean Gaillard EarlyCareer Teachers MyPITA

Congratulations to all our students who added their art/animation to the #FilipinoHeritageNight cultural experience last night at the Winnipeg Jets game against the Flyers. Check it out the amazing work on the ice…wow! Winnipeg School Div

Hello B.C. teachers! Question for you: What are your thoughts about banning smartphones in classrooms? Quebec recently did so and there is a UNESCO report saying smartphones distract students and learning outcomes improve when they're banned. Do you agree? Thoughts? #bced

Today's the last day to get 30% off all HUP titles. Use code HOL23 at checkout. #ReadUP

For inspiration, we've compiled a list of the most thought-provoking and talked-about HUP books of the year, recommended by critics in 2023.

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In case you didn't know... Mystery Science Theatre 3000 is streaming an end of the year marathon on Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=RnlPpQ…

Sad to say goodbye to Letterkenny today. One of the best Canadian shows of all time.

Where are you ranking it VS some of the greats?

I've got:

Letterkenny
Trailer park Boys
Kids in the hall
Shoresy
Kenny vs Spenny
Tom Green
Sctv
Redgreen

HM: air farce, 22 mins, corner gas

NEW! We're Expanding Microsoft Copilot access in education, and extending Microsoft Copilot with commercial data protection to all faculty and higher education students ages 18+

Blog: educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/12/…

#edtech #MIEExpert #MicrosoftEDU

Free AI session with Canadian educators? Yes please!

Join your LOGICS Academy friends - @Mrskannekens Bailey Almberg Darren Maltais Michelle Armstrong - as we discuss the latest edu ideas and questions in the AI realm

📅 Wed Dec 13 7pm EST Register here: logics.eventbuilder.com/event/79926?mc…

Code your own Google Logo with CS First! 🖥️🎨

Join us for CSEW tomorrow at 1:00pm EST. Open to Gr. 4 and up, this 60-minute co-taught lesson in Scratch programming promises a hands-on logo creation experience. 🌐👩‍💻

👉 Register for FREE here: logicsacademy.com/csew2023/

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