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weather1 year ago

"Northeastern US Hit by Heavy Snowfall and Travel Disruptions in Winter Storm"

A winter storm has hit the north-eastern US coast, causing heavy snowfall and travel chaos, with over a foot of snow blanketing cities and leading to the cancellation of around 1,200 US flights. In-person schooling was suspended for thousands of students in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, replaced with online classes. The storm also knocked out power to 150,000 Pennsylvania residents and made travel dangerous, leading to minor car accidents in Boston and New York City. New York City's public schools experienced technical problems with online learning, prompting criticism and frustration from officials.

via BBC.com|
#new-york#online-learning#snow-storm
education1 year ago

"NYC's Winter Storm Remote Learning Experiment Falters"

New York City officials decided to replace snow days with online learning, but the plan was marred by technical issues, preventing many students and teachers from logging in. While some parents appreciated the structure it provided, others expressed frustration, and some districts have reverted to traditional snow day policies. The decision to forgo snow days has sparked debate about the impact on students' mental health and the effectiveness of remote learning, with concerns raised about the readiness of technology contractors like IBM.

via The Associated Press|
#education#new-york-city#online-learning
education1 year ago

"Storm Forces School Closures in Southern California and Sonoma County"

Los Angeles public schools, with one exception, will remain open on Monday despite weather conditions, with officials urging parents and staff to assess safety and monitor social media for updates. Students unable to attend will have access to remote learning resources. Meanwhile, several campuses of the California State University system will move classes online or modify operations for Monday, while UC Santa Barbara and some private schools in Santa Barbara County will be closed.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-state-university#education#lausd
education2 years ago

"Portland-Area Schools Grapple with Storm Closures and Damage"

Several Portland-area school districts have canceled classes due to a snow and ice storm, but only a small number have offered virtual schooling as an alternative. Despite the prevalence of online learning during the pandemic, district leaders have been hesitant to implement it when buildings are closed. Only Canby and Estacada in the Portland metro area allowed students to attend online school this week.

via OregonLive|
#education#online-learning#oregon
technology2 years ago

"Nano-sized 'Brain' Network Learns and Remembers in Real Time"

Researchers have developed a physical neural network using silver nanowires that can learn and adapt in real time, outperforming computer-based AI systems. The nanowire networks, resembling the structure of neurons in the brain, can efficiently process and transmit information through electrical signals. Unlike conventional batch-based learning, the network's online learning approach requires less memory and energy, making it more efficient. The network successfully recognized handwritten numbers and demonstrated the ability to remember patterns of digits, showcasing its potential for emulating brain-like learning and memory.

via The Conversation Indonesia|
#artificial-intelligence#energy-efficiency#nanowire-networks
education2 years ago

"Unconventional Study Tip for Chronically Online Students: A Medical Student's Insight"

A medical student on TikTok has shared her "unconventional" study tip for maintaining focus while studying as a "chronically online" person. She suggests finding songs that get stuck in your head and continuously replaying them while studying. Other TikTok users have confirmed using the same method. Psychologist Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis explains that listening to music on loop helps maintain focus by blocking out mind wandering. The act of listening to enjoyable music releases dopamine in the brain, providing a sense of pleasure and reward.

via In The Know|
#education#focus#online-learning
education2 years ago

"Unconventional Study Tip for Chronically Online Students: A Medical Student's Insight"

A medical student on TikTok has shared an "unconventional" study tip for maintaining focus while studying as a "chronically online" person. The student, Claire Jean, suggests finding songs that "scratch that itch" in the brain and continuously replaying them while studying. This method, which several TikTok users have confirmed using, helps block out mind wandering and creates a sense of orientation and involvement. Listening to music releases dopamine in the brain and provides a similar energy to pretending to be in a music video.

via Yahoo Life|
#education#focus#online-learning
education2 years ago

"Adapting Ukrainian Teachers: Educating on the Frontline"

Teachers in Ukraine, near the frontline of the ongoing conflict with Russia, are adapting to the challenges of schooling in wartime. Despite bombed-out schools and unstable internet connections, some teachers continue to hold online classes for a handful of students. The psychological stress of the conflict has led to some students closing themselves off during virtual classes. Tens of thousands of children in areas occupied by Russian forces are pursuing their education online. Despite the difficulties, many students have shown increased interest and focus on their education. Teachers are receiving support to create a sense of safety in the classroom and help students cope with the conditions.

via Euronews|
#education#online-learning#psychological-stress
education-technology2 years ago

"Microsoft Teams introduces animated backgrounds and device enhancements"

Microsoft Teams is set to release an update to its Parents app that will allow teachers to send videos directly to all parents of a class at the same time. The feature will start rolling out in August 2023 and will be available for Microsoft Teams users across Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. This is the latest step by Microsoft Teams in its attempt to become an invaluable asset for online communication for everyone, including education tools such as Parent Connection and Class Insights.

via TechRadar|
#education-technology#education-tools#microsoft-teams
business2 years ago

Chegg Stock Plummets Due to ChatGPT's Negative Impact on Growth

Shares of Chegg, an online learning platform, fell by as much as 50% after the company warned that its growth was being impacted by ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool that helps students with homework. The stock was down 48% to $9.04 a share in midday trading, its lowest close since 2017. The selloff also hit shares of other online-learning platforms, including Duolingo and Pearson.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#business#chatgpt#chegg
finance2 years ago

Chegg's Growth Threatened by ChatGPT and A.I.

Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig admitted on an earnings call that the company's new customer growth rate has been impacted by the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot, which is taking market share from Chegg's online learning platform. Chegg's stock fell 45% at the market open on Tuesday. Chegg has attempted to reconcile by partnering with OpenAI to launch its own chatbot, CheggMate, but it has not yet been launched. Multiple Wall Street analysts have slashed their price target on the stock in reaction to Chegg's commentary.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#chatgpt#chegg
technology2 years ago

"Revamp Your LinkedIn Profile with AI-Powered Suggestions"

LinkedIn has released a new AI tool that uses generative AI to simplify the process of writing job listings, filling out resumes, and updating profiles. The AI option will provide suggestions in the “About” and “Headline” sections on each profile, taking over for the user who would otherwise likely spend ample time trying to best describe their accomplishments. LinkedIn is testing the AI tool with premium subscribers and will continue to roll out to the remaining premium user base over the next several months. Additionally, LinkedIn is offering more than 100 AI classes, available to all LinkedIn users free of charge until June 15, 2023.

via Gizmodo|
#ai#career#generative-ai