Tech-Neill-ogy #82 - 16 February 2025

Your Weekly Guide to Leveraging Technology in College Counseling

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Jeffrey Neill
February 17, 2025

Welcome to Tech-Neill-ogy #82!

Lots going on these days. We just finished mock exams with the seniors while the G9-11 were away from campus for our Classroom Without Walls (CWW) trips around Brazil. We are in the midst of the course selection process with grades 8-11 for next year while also having begun college counseling classes once per week with the 11s. Busy!

That said, there’s a lot going on in this week’s newsletter. I encourage you all to explore the links provided as well as the banner advertisements.

Anyway, enjoy this week’s newsletter!

Sal Khan wants to give every student on Earth a personal AI tutor

Khan Academy's new AI tutor, Khanmigo, has the potential to revolutionize education for students and teachers alike.

www.freethink.com/consumer-tech/khanmigo-ai-tutor

The Top 10 AI Tools for Boosting Productivity in 2024

In an era where efficiency and productivity are paramount, AI tools have emerged as game-changers. This comprehensive guide will explore…

medium.com/@Mindfultech/the-top-10-ai-tools-for-boosting-productivity-in-2024-2d5059a43703

15 Best ChatGPT Alternatives for Writing in 2025 | ClickUp

Discover the 15 best ChatGPT alternatives for writing in 2024. Explore AI-powered tools to boost your content creation.

clickup.com/blog/chatgpt-alternatives-for-writing

How to Use ChatGPT to Make Engaging Technical Presentations

Making an engaging PowerPoint presentation is a talent that may set you apart from your colleagues at work and classmates at school or university. With ChatGPT, you can create top-class presentations and learn new skills. Here's how to use ChatGPT to make eye-catching PowerPoint presentations.

www.marktechpost.com/2024/07/01/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-make-engaging-technical-presentations

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Tough Tongue AI - Practice Difficult Conversations with AI

A safe space to practice difficult conversations using AI-powered video and audio feedback. Perfect for interview prep, sales calls, and challenging discussions.

www.toughtongueai.com

Talo - Real-Time AI Translator for Video Calls

Enhance your video calls with Talo, the leading real-time AI translator. Break language barriers effortlessly and connect globally with instant, accurate translations. Perfect for business

www.taloai.com

Fireflies.ai | AI notetaker to transcribe, summarize, analyze meetings

Fireflies uses generative AI to bring ChatGPT to meetings. Generate transcripts and smart summaries for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and several other platforms. [I’ve shared before, but there are some new features worth revisiting.]

fireflies.ai

Home - beingAI

We create AI beings to connect humans and elevate living, learning, and wellbeing. Our vision is human and AI co-creating a positive future.

beingai.com

Dust - Accelerate your entire organization with custom AI agents

The way we work is changing. Break down knowledge silos and amplify team performance with data-augmented, customizable and secure AI assistants.

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Here’s another from Traci Flowers from Deerfield Park, Illinois: 

I’d like a college list featuring unique and underrated institutions that excel in [academic field/major] but may not appear on mainstream rankings. These schools should prioritize [specific traits, e.g., community engagement, study abroad opportunities, co-op programs, or affordability]. Please include colleges with [small class sizes, vibrant campus culture, etc.] and avoid defaulting to large research universities or highly selective schools. The focus is on schools where students can thrive with personalized attention and access to distinctive academic opportunities.

It is another take on the “hidden gem” theme. Give it a try! If you have any great prompts or ideas, please share! Send me a note at [email protected].

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FREE PD Micro-credentials

Rapid AI for Learning courses have a Human Centred AI approach and a unique framework we call REARI.  We encourage our learners to implement AI Tools into their practice using the methodology RESEARCH, EVALUATE. APPLY, REVIEW, IMPROVE

ai4l.com.au/collections/free-pd-micro-credentials

Webinars & Live Events Page

Look here for upcoming webinars and other events (and recorded ones) by the College Essay Guy! New events are happening all the time…

www.collegeessayguy.com/webinars-live-events

AI, Access, and Accountability: Ethical Issues in College Admissions — AI in College Admissions

As AI becomes an integral part of the college admissions process, questions about ethics, transparency, and fairness are more urgent than ever. This panel event will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the ethical complexities of AI in admissions.

www.edhub.ai/events/20250228-ethics-of-ai-in-college-admissions

Navigating College Applications with AI: Insights from the Latest Research — AI in College Admissions

Join us for an engaging webinar that explores groundbreaking findings from the latest research report, Navigating College Applications with AI.

www.edhub.ai/events/20250318-navigating-college-applications-with-ai-research-insights

Here’s an interesting “non-tech” article on the pending demographic cliff due to falling birthrates in the upcoming classes:

A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

www.npr.org/2025/01/08/nx-s1-5246200/demographic-cliff-fewer-college-students-mean-fewer-graduates

Happy counseling!

Jeff