Tag Archives: education

The Harvard Gazette: What makes a good student

Posted on April 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

makes a good student  Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer April 14, 2026 long read Inner drive, integrity, open-mindedness among qualities highlighted by faculty Many of us spend years or even decades of our lives as students, and some of us are … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Helping Every Student Think Deeply About Math

Posted on April 9, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Usable Knowledge Helping Every Student Think Deeply About Math Strategies for teachers to shift focus from getting the right answers to building real mathematical understanding Mathematical understanding should be a goal for every student and something they feel capable of … Continue reading →

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Futurism: College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Because They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Posted on April 8, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Because They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI “Everyone now kind of sounds the same.” By Joe Wilkins Published Apr 7, 2026 2:01 PM EDT Add Futurism(opens in a new tab) Sign up to … Continue reading →

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Nature + a little assistance from AI: ‘Einstein’ bot sharpens debate over AI in the classroom. Could it be the death of education as we know it.

Posted on March 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

‘Einstein‘ bot sharpens debate over AI in the classroom Faculty members are spending ever more time outmanoeuvring students who want to cut corners with artificial intelligence. By  On 23 February, academics across the world took to social media to decry … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Audiobooks … is this same as reading

Posted on March 3, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Audiobooks don’t really count as reading? Think again. Education scholars say rigor, learning same as paper, stigma an unnecessary hurdle Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer March 2, 2026 4 min read More than 40 percent of Americans think that listening to audiobooks is … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: ‘Harvard Thinking’: Preserving learning in the age of AI shortcuts

Posted on February 20, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

‘Harvard Thinking’: Preserving learning in the age of AI shortcuts Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer  February 18, 2026 long read In podcast, teachers talk about how they’re using technology to supercharge critical thinking rather than replace it  Concerns of artificial intelligence supplanting human thinking are rising amid the exponential … Continue reading →

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El Pais: ADHD overdiagnosis is harming gifted children

Posted on February 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

ADHD overdiagnosis is harming gifted children Their behaviors are similar, but their needs are different Olga Carmona FEB 12, 2026 – 12:00 CET Share on Whatsapp Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Bluesky Share on Linkedin Copy link In recent … Continue reading →

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The Deep View: “AI Humaniser”

Posted on January 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Students use “AI Humanizer” tools to make AI text look human There are telltale signs that AI wrote text, such as em dashes, unnatural sounding sentences, monotonous tone and feigned excitement. But what if AI could help make text sound … Continue reading →

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The MIT Press Reader: The same technology that’s ruining essay writing as a pedagogical tool can help students learn how to reason via conversations. Comment: Imagine the impact of this for people who have TBI or stroke …

Posted on January 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

AI Can Teach Our Students the Art of Dialogue The same technology that’s ruining essay writing as a pedagogical tool can help students learn how to reason via conversations. By: David Weinberger       Recent research from MIT found that students using AI … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: help lifting slumping American math scores. Quote: “Math is cumulative: If you don’t understand fractions when they’re introduced in third and fourth grade, you’re going to have a lot of trouble when you get to algebra.” Heather Hill

Posted on January 27, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

help lift slumping American math scores Max Larkin Harvard Staff Writer January 26, 2026 9 min read Scholars see solutions in classroom creativity, higher teacher pay — and attendance Scholars are frustrated. After decades of effort to bring more challenge and … Continue reading →

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