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"Today, we announced that we’re offering students in the U.S. as well as Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Brazil a free one-year subscription to Google’s AI Pro plan to help make the most of AI’s power for their studies. Sign-up for the free AI Pro Plan offer.

We’re also rolling out a new suite of learning tools in Gemini for everyone. The features are designed to foster critical thinking, deepen understanding and make studying more efficient. Here’s a look at what’s new: "

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Free webinars from Harvard Business Impact

Teaching with AI Strategies for embracing ChatGPT and other large language models to boost student learning and help you teach more effectively. You can find guides, advice, and free webinars about integrating AI into your teaching. You can choose from complimentary library of previous recordings for insights and advice from top leaders in education. See more:Teaching with AI | Harvard Business Publishing Education------------------- Next Webinar:Using Generative AI to Create Engaging, Customized Learning Experiences12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET, September 16, 2025 If you are interested, please register as we will provide all registrants with access to the webinar recording.Imagine bringing your classroom to life with role plays, vignettes, games, and activities designed precisely for your students—without spending hours creating them from scratch. Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) makes this possible. In this dynamic, hands-on webinar, you’ll learn how to use gen AI to design interactive, tailored learning experiences that keep students engaged and help them master your course concepts. With the right prompts, you can create materials that fit your teaching style, meet your learning objectives, and transform your students’ classroom experience. Join Professor Michael Roberto as he shares practical, proven strategies for harnessing AI to develop high-impact teaching materials you can start using right away. You’ll walk away knowing how to:Identify opportunities to integrate powerful experiential exercises into your coursesUse gen AI to create activities that directly support your learning goalsEnsure your materials reinforce the key concepts and frameworks you’re teachingBuild prompt sequences that let you quickly customize content for your needsRegistration Page: Harvard Business Impact Webinars...

Two New Library AI Tutorial Videos

Two New Library AI Tutorial VideosThese video tutorials demonstrate Library AI tools located in the Library catalog and JSTOR database. Library Catalog AI Research Assistant https://tridenttech.yuja.com/v/catalog-ai-research-assistantSee how you can ask a question to the Library Catalog AI Research Assistant and get an overview of academic sources in paragraph-form, along with citations.JSTOR with JSTOR AI Toolhttps://tridenttech.yuja.com/v/jstorwithjstoraiThis AI tool provides an AI generated summary of a selected source. A user can ask questions about the source being examined and receive different types of suggestions on how to continue their research....

How Are Instructors Talking About AI in Their Syllabi?

(Article from The Chronicle of Higher Education - September 2, 2025)"Every new article or study seems to contain the same warning for higher education: Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s in the discussion posts your students turn in minutes before they’re due, the weekly problem sets, the take-home midterm. It’s even in your learning-management system.As a result, for many courses these days, AI is also in the syllabus." Read MoreHow Are Instructors Talking About AI in Their Syllabi? [If trouble accessing using the above link, go to TTC library's databases and click on “Chronicle of Higher Education”]...

Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools

"Google is rolling out a new AI-powered experimental feature in Google Translate designed to help people practice and learn a new language, the company announced on Tuesday. Translate is also gaining new live capabilities to make it easier to communicate in real time with a person speaking a different language.The new language practice feature is designed for both beginners starting to learn conversational skills and advanced speakers looking to brush up on their vocabulary, the company says. To do so, it creates tailored listening and speaking practice sessions that adapt to a user’s skill level and unique learning goals." Read MoreGoogle Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools ...

New Gemini app tools to help students learn, understand and study even better