The EdTech News Brief

By: Jake Miller
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  • Educational Technology Enthusiast, teacher, and #EduDuctTape Author Jake Miller shares the essential news in EdTech and keeps it brief, clear, and concise. Want to know what’s new, changed, updated, or deprecated? Wonder who changed their pricing or paid plan? Jake tells you here. Just the news, nothing more, nothing less, in less time than a teacher gets to eat their lunch.
    2022
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  • 020 Canva Magic Write + Draw, Microsoft Bing AI, Google Docs Stopwatches + Timers, ChromeOS Screencast Updates, Reading Coach in Microsoft Flip

    020 Canva Magic Write + Draw, Microsoft Bing AI, Google Docs Stopwatches + Timers, ChromeOS Screencast Updates, Reading Coach in Microsoft Flip
    Apr 24 2023
    Where does Magic Write work in Canva? Everywhere. Same with their new Draw feature. We check them both out today. Also, I break down the capabilities of Microsoft’s Bing AI and how it compares to ChatGPT. Next, Google has added stopwatches and timers to Google Docs, but is it available in all accounts (spoiler alert: it’s not). Google has also updated the ChromeOS Screencast app with a new web player, new transcription languages, and new effects. Plus, Joe Merrill joins to share about Reading Coach in Flip.   Access this episode on YouTube as well: youtube.com/watch?v=y09K0kcVNYg   TODAY'S CONTENT:   00:00 - INTRO   00:51 - 1. Canva Magic Write Canva Create: Brand New Era - canva.com/canva-create  Canva Create: Brand New Era - youtube.com/watch?v=YMQEjf0_C-M   02:44 - 2. Canva’s Draw Feature Canva Create: Brand New Era - canva.com/canva-create  Canva Create: Brand New Era - youtube.com/watch?v=YMQEjf0_C-M   03:48 - 3. Stopwatches and Timers in Google Docs New teaching and learning features in Google Workspace for Education - blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-updates-2023   05:14 - Today’s Sponsor: VIZOR VIZOR.cloud/jake   16:14 - 4. Reading Coach in Flip with Joe Merrill TheMerrillsEDU.com - @TheMerrillsEDU   17:07 - 5. ChromeOS Screencast Web Player, Additional Languages, & Cursor Effects 5 Chromebook updates for students and teachers - blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/chromebook-updates-2023   19:54 - 6. Microsoft Bing AI Confirmed: the new Bing runs on OpenAI’s GPT-4 - blogs.bing.com/search/march_2023/Confirmed-the-new-Bing-runs-on-OpenAI%E2%80%99s-GPT-4 Microsoft Bing - microsoft.com/en-us/bing Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier including bringing the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar - blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2023/02/28/introducing-a-big-update-to-windows-11-making-the-everyday-easier-including-bringing-the-new-ai-powered-bing-to-the-taskbar  Bing Preview Release Notes: AI-powered Knowledge Cards and Stories -  blogs.bing.com/search/march_2023/Bing-Preview-Release-Notes-AI-powered-Knowledge-Cards-and-Stories  Tweet from @debarghya_das that shows Bing Ads - twitter.com/debarghya_das/status/1640892791923572737  Microsoft’s Bing is an emotionally manipulative liar, and people love it - The Verge - theverge.com/2023/2/15/23599072/microsoft-ai-bing-personality-conversations-spy-employees-webcams    27:11 - Dad Joke Time   HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Share about The EdTech News Brief in your favorite staff lounge or social media platform! If you dig the show, head over to Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or another podcast review platform and review it! Share about the show with the hashtag #TheEdTechNewsBrief! Follow The EdTech News Brief wherever you listen to audio!   FEEDBACK! You can ask your questions or make comments! Let your voice be heard. Email JakeMillerTech@gmail.com Join the conversation on Flip - flip.com/theedtechnewsbrief Use my Speakpipe Page - speakpipe.com/eduducttape
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    28 mins
  • 019 Canva Magic Design, Google Bard, Google Eye Dropper, Microsoft Math Solver

    019 Canva Magic Design, Google Bard, Google Eye Dropper, Microsoft Math Solver
    Apr 3 2023
    What’s so Magic about Canva’s new Design features? Speaking of design features, Google has added a small one - an eyedropper - that I’m really excited about. Also, in all my talking about ChatGPT, I haven’t taken much time to address Google’s AI efforts. What do they have happening? And, another Merrills’ Microsoft Minute: this time about Microsoft Math Solver.   Access this episode on YouTube as well: youtube.com/watch?v=Au4AZ_QovIA   TODAY'S CONTENT:   00:00 - INTRO   00:43 - 1. Canva Magic Design Canva Create: Brand New Era - canva.com/canva-create Canva Create: Brand New Era YouTube Live Stream - youtube.com/watch?v=YMQEjf0_C-M Try our Magic Design - canva.com/?highlight=magicDesign   02:54 - 2.  Canva Magic Presentations Canva Create: Brand New Era - canva.com/canva-create Canva Create: Brand New Era YouTube Live Stream - youtube.com/watch?v=YMQEjf0_C-M   03:46 - Today’s Sponsor: VIZOR VIZOR - vizor.cloud/jake   05:16 - 3. Google Adds a Color Eyedropper Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - February 3, 2023 - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/02/release-notes-02-03-2023.html   06:52 - 4. Microsoft Math Solver Learn how to solve math problems with Math Solver in Microsoft Edge - techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/articles/learn-how-to-solve-math-problems-with-math-solver-in-microsoft/m-p/2195689 themerrillsedu.com   08:01 - 5. Google Bard & Google’s Other AI Advancements Google's AI chatbot Bard makes factual error in first demo - The Verge - theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo  Google AI updates: Bard and new AI features in Search - blog.google/technology/ai/bard-google-ai-search-updates  New Google Maps features including immersive view, Live view updates, electric vehicle charging tools and glanceable directions - blog.google/products/maps/sustainable-immersive-maps-announcements Google opens early access to its ChatGPT rival Bard — here are our first impressions - The Verge - theverge.com/2023/3/21/23649794/google-chatgpt-rival-bard-ai-chatbot-access-hands-on  Bard - bard.google.com    12:17 - Comparing Bard, Bing, and ChatGPT AI chatbots compared: Bard vs. Bing vs. ChatGPT - The Verge - theverge.com/2023/3/24/23653377/ai-chatbots-comparison-bard-bing-chatgpt-gpt-4    HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Share about The EdTech News Brief in your favorite staff lounge or social media platform! If you dig the show, head over to Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or another podcast review platform and review it! Share about the show with the hashtag #TheEdTechNewsBrief! Follow The EdTech News Brief wherever you listen to audio!   FEEDBACK! You can ask your questions or make comments! Let your voice be heard. Email JakeMillerTech@gmail.com Join the conversation on Flip - flip.com/theedtechnewsbrief Use my Speakpipe Page - speakpipe.com/eduducttape
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    15 mins
  • 018. GPT4, ChatGPT Age Limit, Canva Docs, Canva for Campus, Microsoft Reading Coach

    018. GPT4, ChatGPT Age Limit, Canva Docs, Canva for Campus, Microsoft Reading Coach
    Mar 23 2023

    ChatGPT creator OpenAI has changed the age limit in their terms of service. What did they change it to? Does it change everything for educators? Also, they’ve upgraded the language model ChatGPT is based on to GPT-4 and it’s CRAZY. What can it do? Tune in to find out. In other news, Canva released Canva Docs recently. How does it measure up to Google Docs and Microsoft Word? They also released a new plan for colleges and universities. Also, my friend Joe Merrill stops by the EdTech News Brief studio to share about Microsoft Reading Coach.

    Access this episode on YouTube as well: youtu.be/DTqxXLpXRnA

    TODAY'S CONTENT:

    00:00 - INTRO

    00:50 - 1. ChatGPT Reduces Age Limit
    Terms of use - OpenAI - openai.com/policies/terms-of-use 

    01:49 - 2. Open AI Announces GPT-4
    GPT-4 - openai.com/research/gpt-4 
    GPT-4 Developer Livestream - youtube.com/watch?v=outcGtbnMuQ
    Introducing GPT-4 - youtube.com/watch?v=--khbXchTeE
    Confirmed: the new Bing runs on OpenAI’s GPT-4 - blogs.bing.com/search/march_2023/Confirmed-the-new-Bing-runs-on-OpenAI%E2%80%99s-GPT-4 

    05:14 - Logitech's New Tech
    Logitech Pen - logitech.com/en-us/education/pen-features.html
    Logitech Crayon - logitech.com/en-us/products/education/ipad-solutions/logitech-crayon-digital-pencil-edu.html
    Rugged Combo - logitech.com/en-us/products/education/ipad-solutions/rugged-combo-3.html

    12:25 - 3. Canva Docs
    Canva Docs - Free & Easy Online Document Editor - canva.com/docs 

    15:48 - 4. Canva for Campus
    Introducing Canva for Campus - canva.com/newsroom/news/canva-for-campus

    17:19 - 5. Microsoft Reading Coach
    Learning Accelerators: Tools for Students | Microsoft Education - microsoft.com/en-us/education/learning-tools/learning-accelerators

    20:03 - Dad Joke Time!

     

    HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

    Share about The EdTech News Brief in your favorite staff lounge or social media platform!

    If you dig the show, head over to Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or another podcast review platform and review it!

    Share about the show with the hashtag #TheEdTechNewsBrief!

    Follow The EdTech News Brief wherever you listen to audio!

     

    FEEDBACK!

    You can ask your questions or make comments! Let your voice be heard.

    Email JakeMillerTech@gmail.com

    Join the conversation on Flip - flip.com/theedtechnewsbrief

    Use my Speakpipe Page - speakpipe.com/eduducttape
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    21 mins

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