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NCERT introduces 20-hour AI module for classes 9-12, covers deepfakes and data privacy

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched a 20-hour course on computational thinking (CT) and artificial intelligence (AI) for students in grades 9 to 12. The activity-based learning resource was developed by experts from IIT Madras, IIT Jodhpur and NCERT to help students grasp the concept of AI, its pros and cons, and the responsible use of the technology. The module is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and is intended for students who are not familiar with AI. The curriculum emphasises hands-on activities, class discussions, and problem-solving, said NCERT's news release on Friday. It's about commonplace uses of AI, machine learning, deepfakes, data privacy, misinformation and good prompting. The module consists of five units which introduce to students the concepts of AI in real examples and hands-on activities. Unit 1 takes a…

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Pentagon Designates Confucius Institutes A National Security Threat

Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, "Chinese government-backed propaganda cultural programs" like Confucius Institutes had infiltrated universities in almost every state, he said, before Congress banned such institutes years ago, but they returned under different names. "It turns out that 80 new propaganda cells across 30 universities had popped up using different names and different charters but with the same mission: to steal intellectual property and to infiltrate the minds of American students," Hegseth said. The department systematically dismantled each one within the past two months, he said. The move followed university audits completed earlier this month. The Department of War reported on Oct. 19 that security reviews it ordered at 30 U.S. universities produced more than 80 actions to end or limit research partnerships flagged as potential risks to national security.…

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3 Types Of Reading You Should Be Using To Your Advantage

Just like not all writing is the same, neither is all reading the same. Different types of texts require different types of cognitive engagement to extract meaning, but you, the reader, also have a choice in the matter: you can apply different types of reading techniques depending on your goals for reading. Are you trying to learn about an interesting topic, complete a task, contemplate a new idea, or be entertained? You might choose a different reading strategy to reach each of those goals. By intentionally choosing what type of reading to use, you can maximize your time and the value you gain from every text you encounter. Read on for three different types of reading and when you should use each one. This type of reading is also proven to reduce stress, offering a powerful avenue for regulating your nervous system, and is generally helpful for memory and retention as well. It turns…

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Mold in Chicago-area schools is a growing problem as climate change intensifies summer storms

Instead of returning to familiar hallways and classrooms, hundreds of students from John H. Kinzie Elementary School in Garfield Ridge began their first week of classes this year at the adjacent John F. Kennedy High School. In recent weeks, mold has similarly derailed daily activities and operations across several public buildings in the area, including at least a handful of other schools in Chicago, multiple facilities in a southwest suburbs school district, two schools in Mount Prospect and a police station in Waukegan. Proactive monitoring and quick responsiveness have only become more imperative in recent decades. Illinois had a 15% increase in rainfall between 1895 and 2019. From 1958 to 2016, the heaviest 1% of rainfall events in the Midwest became 42% wetter, according to the U.S. Global Change Research Program's Fourth National Climate Assessment. And scientists do not expect…

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