Tags: AI in Education

Adobe unveiled Student Spaces, a new AI feature inside Acrobat that helps college students generate study guides, flashcards, quizzes and other learning materials from uploaded course content. The tool, now in public beta, creates custom resources while citing source material, and allows easy sharing via popular messaging apps. Developed with input from over 500 students, Student Spaces targets a range of learning styles and is offered free to students with Adobe Acrobat access. Lire la suite

OpenAI has introduced interactive widgets to ChatGPT that let users manipulate numbers and visual models while exploring math and science concepts. The feature, described as "interactive learning experiences," covers more than 70 topics ranging from algebra and geometry to calculus and physics, targeting high‑school and college courses. Available worldwide to all logged‑in users, the upgrade joins earlier tools like Study Mode and aims to help the 140 million weekly users who turn to ChatGPT for STEM assistance. While supporters see promise for deeper learning, critics warn that AI‑driven homework help could undermine critical thinking. Lire la suite

OpenRouter data shows a sharp rise in daily ChatGPT activity as schools reopen, with token generation climbing to 78.3 billion tokens on a single day. The surge reflects the impact of the academic calendar, as students drive a large share of usage. Among the models, ChatGPT 4.1 Mini leads with 26.9 billion tokens, outpacing the newly launched GPT‑5. The pattern underscores growing reliance on AI tools in education and prompts discussion about how to integrate these technologies responsibly. Lire la suite

Coursera announced a suite of new artificial‑intelligence features aimed at improving learning outcomes and safeguarding academic integrity. The platform will launch an AI‑driven Role Play tool that lets students practice interview scenarios with customizable personas and receive real‑time feedback. AI‑powered grading will automatically assess code, essays and video responses, while peer‑review scoring is also being enhanced. New Integrity Checks, including AI‑based proctoring and a locking browser, are designed to curb cheating, with reported reductions of misconduct by 95% and plagiarized submissions by 90% since May. Finally, Coursera’s Course Builder now offers AI assistance for educators to design and scale courses more efficiently. Lire la suite