Google’s DeepMind AI is being taught to understand the thought-process behind the decisions of others just like a human

by Harry Pettit, Daily Mail
DeepMind software can predict what other AIs will do in a virtual setting
It can even understand whether they hold ‘false beliefs’ about an object
This so-called ‘theory of mind’ is only found in humans, apes and some birds
Google’s AI may one day lead to robots that can think more like humans.  The software is capable of predicting what other AIs will do, and can even understand whether they hold ‘false beliefs’ about the world around them. DeepMind reports its bot can now pass a key psychological test that most children only develop the skills for at around age four.  Its proficiency in this ‘theory of mind’ test may lead to robots that can think more like humans.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5449483/DeepMind-AI-learning-understand-thoughts-others.html

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Teachers asked to use ‘snow days’ to do mandatory online course

by Katherine Donnelly, the Independent
Teachers and other school staff are being asked to use the “snow days” do a mandatory online child protection course, to avoid a need to close for another day next week for training. March 11 is the deadline for completing the training and, while some schools will have done it, others may have chalked in a day’s closure for it this week, or next. The training, for which two-half days is allowed, can be bundled into one day. It is to update staff, in the country’s 4,000 primary and post primary schools, on new child protection procedures.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/storm-emma/teachers-asked-to-use-snow-days-to-do-mandatory-online-course-36659011.html

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Washington State Passes Law Protecting Net Neutrality

by Dom Galeon, Futurism

The state of Washington has put its foot down on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) net neutrality repeal, passing a new law that instead safeguards these protections. On Monday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 2282, which state legislators from both parties passed in February, protecting net neutrality within the state. “This is not a partisan issue,” Republican representative Norma Smith, one of the bill’s co-sponsors, said in an earlier statement. “This is about preserving a fair and free internet so all Washingtonians can participate equally in the 21st century economy.”  The repeal will officially end these restrictions by April 23rd.

 

Washington State Passes Law Protecting Net Neutrality

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Stoneman Douglas survivor to take online classes while advocating for gun control

by WSVN

A survivor of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will finish out her senior year online to give her extra time to advocate for increased gun control laws. Samantha Fuentes was among those students who returned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wednesday. However, instead of returning for class, she returned to withdraw and become an online student. “I’m withdrawing from school, so I can finish it online,” she said. “I feel mixed opinions, or mixed emotions. I mean, I want to be part of Stoneman Douglas, and I want to live out the rest of my high school career normally, but there is no such thing as normal anymore.” Fuentes was shot in both legs, and has several pieces of shrapnel lodged in her leg and face.

Stoneman Douglas survivor to take online classes while advocating for gun control

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Here’s 5 Reasons Why You Should Study An Online MBA In 2018

by Thomas Nugent, Business Because

Online MBAs offer opportunities for women in business, career progression, and flexible learning.   A labyrinth of opportunity is opening up for students in search of an MBA, but who struggle to find the time amid family and work commitments—distance learning manages to conjure up more hours in the day. Learning through fortnightly live sessions, connecting with tutors, lecturers, and groups of students in an interactive, online learning environment, students glean knowledge they can translate directly back into their working life—time, location, and travel to and from campus are no longer an issue. Here are 5 reasons you should study an Online MBA in 2018:

https://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-distance-learning/5066/5-reasons-study-mba-online-2018

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3 Technologies that Education Needs, But Have Not Been Created

3 Technologies that Education Needs, But Have Not Been Created

by Matthew Lynch, Tech Edvocate

Over the last two-decades, technology innovations have proliferated at an exponential rate. From tablets to affordable virtual reality options, companies have created a fantasy list of technology devices that can be used in education. I am grateful for these advancements, but I am anxious to see what we create next. While pondering this, I decided to come up with a wish list of technologies that education needs, but have not been created.

http://www.thetechedvocate.org/3-technologies-education-needs-not-created/

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NEW FREE ONLINE COURSE ABOUT BUILDING MAKERSPACES

by Raspberry Pi

Helping people to get into making is at the heart of what we do, and so we’ve created a brand-new, free online course to support educators to start their own makerspaces. If you’re interested in the maker movement, then this course is for you! Sign up now and start learning with Build a Makerspace for Young People on FutureLearn.

New free online course about building makerspaces

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