#Learning tools

[sheisanimposter]

Every professor: don’t use AI even for outlines, forget that AI exists entirely or you will fail school and I will single handedly make sure that you are thrown in prison for plagiarism!!!!

Me using AI to make general prompts for personally designed templates that will help me plan ahead on assignments better or recap each lecture and reading assignment in 100% my own language for better retention with ADHD:

ok boomer.

[oddlyzephyrous]

Anyone have any good resources for learning Brazilian Portuguese? Because I have Duolingo and it's helped somewhat, but 1. it uses AI and I don't love that and 2. it doesn't help THAT much. I don't feel like I've progressed as much as I'd have liked to by now.

I really want to actually commit to learning, I always give up on new skills like this and this is the longest I've really stuck with any language. Sunk cost and all. But resources would really help!

I'm looking for programs, courses, videos, etc. Also, if any of y'all have media reccomendations like TV shows or movies to watch, I've heard those are super helpful, so I'd love to hear about those too! I watch a lot of Portuguese-speaking streamers on QSMP but I'd love some other media as well ^w^

Thank you all so much <3 <3 <3

[willow-thicket]

Nicolas Gatien made an excellent instructional video on creating your own "antinet" or analog zettelkasten. (Follow his channel, too. He's aiming for 1000 & currently has just 26 to go!) Awesome learning tool/note taking system. I kinda like this better than the commonplace book strategy. Well, I guess this is like a commonplace book, but unbound & sortable.

[ailearningtools]

AI Learning Made Easy: How Desklib’s AI Learner Tool Transforms Student Success

It is difficult to learn AI subjects such as deep learning, neural networks, and data science. Reading huge textbooks, studying research papers, and completing extensive tutorials is how traditional learning is conducted. Such processes take time and energy, and with them, learning is overwhelming. Imagine, instead, learning with AI in a smart, effective, and entertaining way.

This is precisely what Desklib’s AI Learner Tool delivers. This intelligent learning suite breaks down AI learning to make difficult material more manageable. Students no longer have to spend hours studying but can use AI-based tools to interact with material in a more engaging way through lectures, podcasts, and presentations.

 What is Desklib's AI Learner Tool?

Desklib's AI Learner Tool is a state-of-the-art learning suite that revolutionizes student learning. It transforms traditional learning content into fun and engaging forms and makes AI learning more enjoyable.

 How Does It Work?

First, course materials such as PDF, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, or handwritten notes can be uploaded by students.

Convert documents into audio guides, video lectures, and visual presentations for interactive learning.

- Summarize long documents into key points, making revision an easy process.

Get instant AI-based explanations and answers with the best conversational AI.

This does away with the need for prolonged reading sessions and allows students to learn with AI in a better way.

Why Desklib's AI Learner Tool is Ideal for AI Learning Students

AI is ever-evolving, and keeping up with the latest advancements can be daunting. AI Learner Tool streamlines AI learning to be more accessible and manageable.

 1. Interactive Learning with AI-Centric Features

Traditional learning methods include passive reading, which is not necessarily the best way to learn and remember information. AI Learner Tool offers:

- Audio learning – Record your notes in audio for learning on the move.

- Video-based learning - Translate text into rich visual presentations.

- AI Q&A – Obtain real-time answers from the world's best conversational AI.

 2. Individualized Learning Experience

Each student has a different way of learning. While some learn from reading, for others visual or aural learning is more effective. This software allows students to learn in a way that is most effective for them, making their learning experience interesting and personalized.

 3. Time Saving and Improved Productivity

Disciplines like machine learning and deep learning require time and focus. AI Learner Tool helps students in:

Get access to short AI-generated summaries to focus on key points.

- Utilize AI-based flashcards for quick revision.

Study for examinations efficiently without wasting time on unnecessary details.

How AI Learner Tool Enhances Exam Preparation

It is difficult to manage AI topics, especially when sitting for examinations. Students end up with information overload, poor time management, and cramming. Desklib's AI Learner Tool simplifies exam preparation, making studying more structured and retention-based.

 1. Rapid Revision with AI Summaries

Instead of rereading entire textbooks, students can:

Access important ideas with AI-generated summaries.

- Focus on crucial information alone and exclude unnecessary distractions.

- Obtain crucial information in a hurry, or in a last-minute crisis.

 2. AI-generated Study Materials for Efficient Study

Most students find it difficult to create good notes. With this smart learning suite, students can: Convert textbooks into effective presentations for systematic learning.

-Produce AI-generated notes that dissect complex issues.

Convert PDFs to audio notes for easy access and better understanding.

 3. 24/7 Study Buddy

Unlike human tutors, AI learning software do not tire. Students can:

Learn anywhere, anytime – in your own home, on your commute, or in between breaks. Get instant answers to questions with explanations powered by AI. 

- Utilize AI-generated insights to improve learning and fortify memory.  

Final Thoughts 

AI learning is evolving rapidly, and learners need to have updated tools to stay in line. Desklib’s AI Learner Tool is an intelligent learning suite that makes AI learning fun, effective, and personalized. Whether to convert study material into lectures, to receive real-time AI-based responses, or to ease revision with AI-based summary, this tool is the best companion for studying. Start mastering AI learning with Desklib’s AI Learner Tool today!

[k12academics]

Molaisem specializes in high-quality audio devices, including wireless earbuds, portable Bluetooth speakers, cellphones, and tablets designed for students, educators, and learning environments. Our products enhance classroom engagement, remote learning, and everyday convenience with crystal-clear sound, reliable performance, and cutting-edge technology. We are committed to providing affordable, innovative solutions that support education, communication, and entertainment.

[firstoccupier]

Unlock Your Writing Potential with AI Tools

Hey there! We all know how important it is to communicate effectively these days. But let’s face it, many of us struggle when it comes to writing—whether it’s sending out that all-important email, writing a blog post, or just trying to nail our day-to-day messages. Now, with AI tools popping up everywhere, it’s time we take a good look at how they can actually help us out instead of being scared…

[projectbatman193]

Worth the watch!

[aiinsight47]

How to use Chat AI to Practice the Socratic Method

Master critical thinking with the Socratic Method and AI. Explore applications, step-by-step guidance, and a ready-to-use starter prompt to analyze topics effectively.

The Socratic Method is a time-tested approach to learning. It uses open-ended questions to spark deep thinking. This method promotes critical reflection and logical analysis. Many educators use it to guide students toward clear insights. Lawyers and philosophers also rely on it to sharpen debate skills. Today, new tools like Chat AI make it simpler to try this method at home or at work. Table of…

[blumoonfiction-blog]

ABCya!: Engaging Educational Games for Kids

ABCya!: Engaging Educational Games for Kids ABCya! is an interactive platform offering a wide variety of educational games and activities for children in grades Pre-K through 6. Designed to make learning fun, ABCya! covers subjects such as math, reading, typing, and more, using engaging games tailored to different age groups. Recommended Reading Ages: Pre-K to Elementary (Ages 4-12):…

[thisisgraeme]

AI in Education: How ChatGPT is Transforming Teaching and Learning (Part 1)

Explore how AI and ChatGPT are transforming education! This post introduces the basics of AI, showcasing how it personalises learning, supports teachers, and engages students. Perfect for educators looking to integrate innovative tools in their classrooms

AI in Education Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from being a concept of the future to a powerful tool shaping various sectors, with education as one of the most promising fields. With innovations like ChatGPT, AI now has the ability to enhance learning experiences by providing interactive, personalised support to students and educators alike. In this first session of our educational…

[secretstalks]

Exclusive: Seekho App Set to Raise $8-10 Million from Lightspeed and Elevation

Learning-focused OTT platform Seekho is on track to complete a new funding round, anticipated to raise up to $10 million, according to sources familiar with the matter. This would mark Seekho's second funding round in less than 18 months.

The Bengaluru-based company is targeting between $8 million and $10 million in its Series A round, with Lightspeed and Elevation Capital leading the investment, as shared by an anonymous source. In March of last year, Seekho successfully raised $3 million from Elevation and other investors.

Founded in 2020 by Rohit Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani, Seekho aims to empower individuals with new skills and knowledge. The platform offers a diverse range of courses tailored to prepare learners for various job sectors, including parenting, stock trading, social media, and education.

Primarily catering to users in tier II cities and beyond, Seekho’s content is delivered in short, episodic video formats lasting 2 to 5 minutes. This approach provides quick, digestible lessons designed to deliver valuable insights without overwhelming learners. The platform features both monthly and weekly subscription plans.

Details of the investment agreement have been finalized, and barring any last-minute issues, the transaction is expected to close soon. Seekho is projected to be valued at approximately $45 million, with two investors looking to acquire a 20% stake in the company.

Elevation Capital’s decision to co-lead this funding round highlights its confidence in the young startup. The firm noted that around 30% of Seekho’s users have chosen annual subscription plans, reflecting the platform's strong growth and user engagement.

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[techdriveplay]

What Are the Best Apps for Digital Note-Taking?

In the digital age, the need for efficient, accessible note-taking methods has become more essential than ever. Whether you’re a student, professional, or creative thinker, digital note-taking offers a flexible and organised approach to capturing your thoughts, ideas, and to-do lists. With a plethora of apps available, each offering a unique set of features, it’s crucial to find the right one…

[eggbem]

Post Villain-of-the-Week-Scuffle Nap.

Good morning everyone! (Welcome to my seminar!) Here's some Portal Duo snuggling to start off your day! What's the point of having the ability to draw turtles if you don't indulge in the softest of fluff once in a while?

Just ignore the fact that, with Leo's canon bed setup, there's really no room for Raph to be standing on the other side. How's he doing that? Magic ig.

(I feel like this goes without saying, but you never know: T-cest, do NOT interact; I will punt you to the moon.)

[genericpuff]

Tbh at this point you should just make your own webcomic app/website because it would probably be 100 times better than whatever going on with webtoon right now.

hahaha it wouldn't tho, sorry 💀

Here's the fundamental issue with webcomic platforms that a lot of people just don't realize (and why they're so difficult to run successfully):

Storage costs are incredibly expensive, it's why so many sites have limitations on file sizes / page sizes / etc. because all of those images and site info have to be stored somewhere, which costs $$$.

Maintenance costs are expensive and get more so as you grow, you need people who are capable of fixing bugs ASAP and managing the servers and site itself

Financially speaking, webcomics are in a state of high supply, low demand. Loads of artists are willing to create their passion projects, but getting people to read them and pay for them is a whole other issue. Demand is high in the general sense that once people get attached to a webtoon they'll demand more, but many people aren't actually willing to go looking for new stuff to read and depend more on what sites feed them (and what they already like). There are a lot of comics to go around and thus a lot of competition with a limited audience of people willing to actually pay for them.

Trying to build a new platform from the ground up is incredibly difficult and a majority of sites fail within their first year. Not only do you have to convince artists to take a chance on your platform, you have to convince readers to come. Readers won't come if there isn't work on the platform to read, but artists won't come if they don't think the site will be worth it due to low traffic numbers. This is why the artists with large followings who are willing to take chances on the smaller sites are crucial, but that's only if you can convince them to use the site in favor of (or alongside) whatever platform they're using already where the majority of their audience lies. For many creators it's just not worth the time, energy, or risk.

Even if you find short-term success, in the long-term there are always going to be profit margins to maintain. The more users you pull in, the more storage is used by incoming artists, the more you have to spend on storage and server maintenance costs, and that means either taking the risk at crowdfunding (ex. ComicFury) or having to resort to outsider investments (ex. Tapas). Look at SmackJeeves, it used to be a titan in the independent webcomic hosting community, until it folded over to a buyout by NHN and then was pretty much immediately shuttered due to NHN basically turning it into a manwha scanlation site and driving away its entire userbase. And if you don't get bought out and try your hand at crowdfunding, you may just wind up living on a lifeline that could cut out at any moment, like what happened to Inkblazers (fun fact, the death of Inkblazers was what kicked off the cultural shift in Tapas around 2015-16 when all of IB's users migrated over and brought their work with them which was more aimed towards the BL and romancee drama community, rather than the comedy / gag-a-day culture that Tapas had made itself known for... now you deadass can't tell Tapas apart from a lot of scanlation sites because it got bought out by Kakao and kept putting all of its eggs into the isekai/romance drama basket.)

Right now the mindset in which artists and readers are operating is that they're trying way, way too hard to find a "one size fits all" site. Readers want a place where they can find all their favorite webtoons without much effort, artists wants a place where they can post to an audience of thousands, and both sides want a community that will feel tight-knit. But the reality is that you can't really have all three of those things, not on one site. Something always winds up having to be sacrificed - if a site grows big enough, it'll have to start seeking more funding while also cutting costs which will result in features becoming paywall'd, intrusive ads, creators losing their freedom, and/or outsider support which often results in the platform losing its core identity and alienating its tight-knit community.

If I had to describe what I'm talking about in a "pick one" graphic, it would look something like this:

(*note: this is mostly based on my own observations from using all of these sites at some point or another, they're not necessarily entirely accurate to the statistical performance of each site, I can only glean so much from experience and traffic trackers LMAO that said I did ask some comic pals for input and they were very helpful in helping me adjust it with their own takes <3).

The homogenization of the Internet has really whipped people into submission for the "big sites" that offer "everything", but that's never been the Internet, it relies on being multi-faceted and offering different spaces for different purposes. And we're seeing that ideology falter through the enshittification of sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. where users are at odds with the platforms because the platforms are gutting features in an attempt to satisfy shareholders whom without the platforms would not exist. Like, most of us aren't paying money to use social media sites / comic platform sites, so where else are they gonna make the necessary funds to keep these sites running? Selling ad space and locking features behind paywalls.

And this is especially true for a lot of budding sites that don't have the audience to support them via crowdfunding but also don't have the leverage to ask for investments - so unless they get really REALLY lucky in EITHER of those departments, they're gonna be operating at a loss, and even once they do achieve either of those things there are gonna be issues in the site's longevity, whether it be dying from lack of growing crowdfunding support or dying from shareholder meddling.

So what can we do?

We can learn how to take our independence back. We don't have to stop using these big platforms altogether as they do have things to offer in their own way, particularly their large audience sizes and dipping into other demographics that might not be reachable from certain sites - but we gotta learn that no single site is going to satisfy every wish we have and we have to be willing to learn the skills necessary to running our own spaces again. Pick up HTML/CSS, get to know other people who know HTML/CSS if you can't grasp it (it's me, I can't grasp it LOL), be willing to take a chance on those "smaller sites" and don't write them off entirely as spaces that can be beneficial to you just because they don't have large numbers or because they don't offer rewards programs. And if you have a really polished piece of work in your hands, look into agencies and publishing houses that specialize in indie comics / graphic novels, don't settle for the first Originals contract that gets sent your way.

For the last decade corporations have been convincing us that our worth is tied to the eyes we can bring to them. Instead of serving ourselves, we've begun serving the big guys, insisting that it has to be worth something eventually and that it'll "payoff" simply by the virtue of gambler's fallacy. Ask yourself what site is right for you and your work rather than asking yourself if your work is good enough for them. Most of us are broke trying to make it work on these sites anyways, may as well be broke and fulfilled by posting in places that actually suit us and our work if we can. Don't define your success by what sites like Webtoons are enforcing - that definition only benefits them, not you.

[entropysanyt]

i couldnt get this out of my head since the pilot dropped