How to detect AI-generated text
While the use of AI in text generations have many potential benefits across industries, like any other tool, they too may be misused in a variety of ways. To counter the misuse of AI-generated texts, there are some tools that may come handy.
1y ago
Key takeaways from this year’s Standard AI Index Report
In the last decade, artificial intelligence has evolved at a breathtaking pace. The Standard Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (HAI) publishes the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index Report every year, providing a comprehensive picture of the current state of the AI world.
1y ago
Inclusive education is all about understanding different learners
Understanding of the benefits of diversity is growing.
1y ago
Entrepreneurial challenges in the Bangladeshi gig business model
Fairwork and DataSense has published the annual Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings Report to understand the working conditions of platform-based gig workers in Bangladesh.
1y ago
Quality education towards ensuring equality and inclusion
In 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2y ago
How teaching IELTS can be trickier than teaching General English
The webinar was led by Wendy Naylor, Consultant at The British Council, where she had an interactive discussion with the online audience regarding IELTS and General English.
2y ago
How exam-centred teaching hampers creativity in classrooms
The Daily Star with the collaboration of the British Council has returned with its LIVE webinar series on 29 August 2022. A session titled 'How can we increase creativity in the classroom?' was aired live, which was hosted by Wendy Naylor, Consultant, The British Council. In this event, respected education practitioners discussed and shared ideas on how to boost creativity in classrooms. Creativity in education is often a subject of debate, as schools can develop a culture of routine and conformity. Often, training students to simply pass exams may discourage and inhibit originality, which is why the government is currently reviewing assessments in schools.
2y ago
QR codes are essential, but some may hurt you
With more dependency on the internet, the cases of online scams are always on the rise. Among different innovative ways to scam people, tricking users through QR codes is a very common scenario. Since the early 2000s, QR codes have been in use, and these are still alive and well. Smartphone cameras can even scan them directly. The continued usefulness of QR codes is due in large part to changes to different marketing channels and new applications for their usage. Popular among modern tech users, QR codes have become essential in transferring large amounts of data by providing an easy and quick way to promote website URLs. However, it bodes to be careful when using QR codes.
2y ago
April 11, 2020
Fake health tips that claim to fight against coronavirus
Supposed coronavirus cures have popped up online that suggest eating certain leaves to drinking household cleaners. Some are harmless while others cause death. We have here the trending yet fake cures that you really, really must avoid.
March 27, 2020
How to properly clean and disinfect your smartphone
The screen of your smartphone can be a teeming cauldron of germs. The germs of touch screens can easily spread from your phone to your hands and face, increasing the chance of infections. Though disinfecting a smartphone doesn’t take much time, this minor chore is often ignored. But at the time of cold and flu season or an outbreak of coronavirus like now, you must clean and disinfect your phone very frequently.
March 13, 2020
4 ways to maximize productivity at work
To be productive at work, you can either spend more hours on it or schedule all the projects properly and work smartly. As time is a limited resource, you need to use effective strategies to maximize your output or productivity.
February 21, 2020
Low-code development platforms: A way to reduce traditional programming efforts
In terms of developing codes at a faster rate and reducing the traditional programming efforts of writing a thousand lines, low-code development platforms are bringing a significant change.
February 14, 2020
Overcoming technology addiction with technology
To stay away from distracting and time-wasting apps and gadgets, you can develop a habit of reading books.
February 7, 2020
Never google your symptoms
It seems like a good idea to google your symptoms because in that case you don’t have to waste your money on the doctor’s fee and medicines for minor reasons.
January 24, 2020
The rise of micro-learning
Thanks to modern technology, micro-learning through YouTube and other social media videos is now widespread. Micro-learning is something that deals with short-term learning activities that help gain micro-perspectives on specific topics through short passages, texts, images, audios and videos.
January 17, 2020
Googling effectively
Millions of people use Google everyday for various reasons. However, most of them are completely unaware of certain hacks that ease the experience. Here are some useful Google search tips to maximise your search efficiency.
January 17, 2020
WhatsApp is not going to work on these smartphones from this year
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular text and voice messaging application, has stopped working on Windows phones from December 31, 2019. This shutdown is also affecting Nokia Lumia devices, the last smartphones to use the Microsoft-made Windows operating system.
August 17, 2019
The invisible side of freelancing
To many of us, freelancing is the ideal income opportunity: with no boss to answer to and zero peer pressure, freelancing feels like just the right choice. One can work from the comfort of their home and focus on their business. But is it that simple? Perhaps not.
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