Teaching
The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course
The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course BBC Studios has created a digital class called “Agatha Christie Writing” that teaches aspiring writers how to craft a perfect crime novel using AI-generated content. The class features Agatha Christie’s voice and likeness, recreated using real-life actor Vivien Keene and AI augmentation, with the goal […]
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How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’ Despite efforts to improve reading skills, two-thirds of US fourth-graders still struggle with basic literacy, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that meets individual students’ needs. A balanced literacy framework combines phonics instruction with teacher-led […]
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Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision
Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision Shark AI is an educational curriculum that uses fossil shark teeth to teach middle school students about paleontology and computer vision, aiming to make AI accessible to all teachers. The curriculum consists of five modules aligned with national […]
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