Know What's Happening in EdTech
Know What's Happening in EdTech
Groovelit is a free, gamified writing platform for students in grades 4‑10 that blends creative prompts with AI‑driven scoring. Teachers set genre‑specific tasks, launch timed sessions, and receive instant feedback and aggregated performance data. The system evaluates grammar, vocabulary, relevance, and engagement, awarding points that mimic game mechanics. By aligning prompts to curriculum, Groovelit aims to boost writing fluency across subjects while supporting English language learners.
In this episode, host Luigi Morino talks with Rhys Spence, author of the European Learning and Work Funding Report 2026, about a surge in European investment—doubling to €1.6 billion—and the shift from traditional edtech to a broader "learning and work" taxonomy....
Online education’s rapid expansion has highlighted the critical need for intentional community and social presence. Without these elements, learners often feel isolated, leading to disengagement and lower retention. Simple tactics—personalized instructor messages, video introductions, reflective prompts, and peer‑to‑peer activities—can create...
Nigerian startup Lena transforms curriculum into immersive games, using AI to monitor progress and provide real‑time explanations. The platform works offline, addressing connectivity gaps, and offers a tiered subscription for schools (₦20,000 per student per term) and parents (₦7,000 per...
The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) released Report 198, titled “Being indispensable: Capabilities for a human‑AI world, the ‘FUTURES’ framework,” urging universities to move beyond cautious AI pilots and embed generative AI into curricula. The report stresses that while GenAI can...
The Knowledge Matters Campaign has introduced the History Matters Review Tool, a new framework for evaluating K‑5 social studies curricula. The tool fills a gap left by the scarcity of review instruments that exist for ELA and math, focusing on...
A 22‑year‑old engineer, Advait Paliwal, released an agentic‑AI tool called Einstein that can retrieve assignments from Canvas, solve complex computer‑science problems, and generate completed PDFs. The service, priced between $40 and $200 per month, attracted over 100,000 site visits before...
Grammarly has launched an "Expert Review" AI feature that lets users select real scholars—including deceased professors—to critique manuscripts. The tool draws on scraped publications to generate feedback and even rewrites text in the chosen expert's style. Academics quickly condemned the...
Universities are racing to formalize AI governance as generative tools permeate admissions, instruction, research, and operations. Institutions such as Austin Community College and Cornell have created interdisciplinary committees and senior roles—like a vice provost for AI strategy—to define policies, vet...
Generative AI tools now produce K‑12 lesson plans at unprecedented speed, promising efficiency for teachers and districts. The article compares this wave to the 1970s experiment with computer‑assisted instruction, highlighting similar skepticism and adoption hurdles. While AI can handle routine...
A Georgia school district has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a social‑emotional learning (SEL) program, while a California district is seeking a data‑management and business‑intelligence platform to centralize student information. In parallel, another Georgia district is soliciting bids...
The article argues that traditional ed‑tech is being supplanted by learning embedded in workforce infrastructure. Brighteye Ventures’ seventh European Learning & Work Funding Report shows capital flowing toward hiring platforms, payroll, compliance and clinical decision tools rather than courses or...
The rapid rise of generative AI is outpacing medical education in Canada, leaving most students without formal AI training. A 2022 survey found 85% of Canadian medical students reported no AI curriculum, while recent initiatives at schools such as U...
Artificial intelligence and virtual reality are poised to transform healthcare education, yet adoption rates remain sluggish. The article argues that the primary barrier is workforce readiness, especially among nurse educators who control training decisions. Without intentional change management, leadership support,...
The UK’s 10‑Year Health Plan calls for a shift from analogue to digital, prompting a race to upskill the NHS workforce. Alumni of the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator are leading the effort through three initiatives: Flok Health’s £17.2 million AI scholarship programme, Megi...
A new Go1 report, co‑authored with analyst Lori Niles‑Hofmann, reveals that many employees are sidestepping corporate learning management systems (LMS) in favor of informal tools like Slack. Survey data from 700 employees and 300 managers shows a significant portion of...
Online master’s programs are becoming a barometer for the merging of journalism and digital publishing. Approximately one‑quarter of graduate media students now enroll exclusively online, reflecting broader digital adoption in higher education. These programs combine traditional reporting with multimedia storytelling,...
A new Education Week webinar highlights data from more than 1,000 U.S. school districts that track real‑time student interactions with artificial intelligence. The findings show widespread AI tool usage across curricula, reveal emerging safety and wellness signals, and challenge the...
The article surveys leading free or low‑cost online math platforms, spotlighting Zearn’s 1,000+ K‑8 lessons, Struggly’s mistake‑focused practice, GeoGebra’s million‑resource library, Polypad’s multimedia STEAM playground, and Brilliant’s advanced STEM curriculum. Each tool offers distinct engagement features—video introductions, gamified feedback, dynamic...
Drives are becoming more complex. And knowledge is turning into a key success factor. 🚀 Today we had an intensive exchange at GROLLMUS with Danfoss about training and future skill requirements. Marco de Jong and Mieslinger Christian joined us to...
Organizations are deploying ERP, HCM, AI and other technologies faster than employees can absorb them, exposing a gap in traditional video‑based training. Hands‑on virtual IT labs provide secure, live environments where learners can configure real systems and receive immediate feedback....
In this episode, Yvonne Mejia, Lead Project Portfolio Manager for the CSU Bay Region and PMI‑CPMAI certified AI champion, discusses how PMOs can responsibly drive AI transformation in higher education. She explains the CPM‑AI methodology, emphasizing the importance of starting...
I’m a Black mother who’s raising small, Black children with special needs while trying to build an EdTech company with limited resources & extremely limited time. Building my first cap table & coding an AI tool while planning an IEP...
NEW: Do you use an #LMS for #training? Eventually, you'll face contract renewal. But what should you do before you re-up? Take a beat. Here's my renewal advice as a longtime consultant: "Should You Renew Your LMS? Navigating 4 Decision Gates"➡️https://t.co/DQ4MXQo5oG #B2B #ATD...
Campus technology is evolving from a background utility to an active collaborator for students, faculty, and IT staff. AI-driven mentors and virtual‑reality simulations now provide real‑time feedback, while AI teaching assistants deliver 24/7 support, freeing instructors for higher‑value tasks. Modern...
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🗣️ If your group is larger, small group talk time helps everyone participate. ⏲️ I share tips for quick breakout room structures with one clear prompt. 📣 Then bring everyone back for a fast share out and a takeaway. https://t.co/4Iyy80KjlQ
SHIFT HR Compliance Training introduced a new 10‑minute microlearning course, “Conversations that Count: Giving and Receiving Feedback,” aimed at equipping employees with practical feedback skills. Developed by employment attorneys and workplace training experts, the module uses realistic scenarios to build...
Is your course a load? (um, cognitive load, get your mind out of the gutter) Your course might be overwhelming because you didn't actually design it for learning. If you want to know if it's a load and what the fix is,...
A credential boom is underway. The hard part now isn’t accessing credentials. It’s finding the ones that actually move people forward. On our most recent episode of @FutureUPodcast, @JSelingo and I spoke with @mattsigelman of The Burning Glass Institute about this...
Middle schools are turning to AI‑enabled therapy platforms like Alongside to fill mental‑health staffing gaps, with counselors receiving automated alerts when students type concerning language. In Putnam County, Florida, a severe alert led a counselor to intervene and prevent a...
Universities are shifting to data‑intensive research, AI, and immersive learning, demanding campus‑wide, high‑performance connectivity. Legacy copper LANs struggle with bandwidth, latency, and scalability, forcing costly, disruptive upgrades. Optical LAN (OLAN) leverages fiber to deliver 10‑25 Gbps today and a clear path...
I remember what it was like to study the heart from textbooks and medical atlases. This video demonstrates how different the experience could be with mixed reality. It could lead to a new level of understanding of anatomy and pathology. The...
In a March 3, 2026 episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast, host Monica Burns talks with math and science teacher Chelsea Sterrett about deploying AI tutors in K‑12 classrooms. The discussion highlights how AI tutors function as structured coaching tools, integrate within...
The article argues that AI’s rapid adoption in education must be paired with rigorous, evidence‑informed benchmarking rather than waiting for post‑deployment proof. It debunks the myth that only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) can provide evidence, highlighting a spectrum of quantitative,...
Artium Academy, an online music‑learning platform, is raising Rs 19.2 crore ($2.13 million) in a Series A round led by Jejurikar Longevity Trust, with Savitha Ramesh and existing backer Chiratae Ventures participating. The company will issue 60,450 CCPS at Rs 3,176 each, pushing its post‑money valuation to...
Talent development leaders are shifting from completion‑based metrics to AI‑driven behavioral coaching data that captures how managers apply leadership skills in real work situations. Continuous AI coaching records patterns such as delegation, feedback delivery, and style adaptation across teams, providing...
If you're anything like me, you're barely leaving your terminal anymore. Claude Code, Cursor, whatever your setup – the workflow has changed. So we built something that fits into it: a small skill that lets you ask your agent to...
A small Qwen3.5 from-scratch reimplementation for edu purposes: https://t.co/OnupgeE55l (probably the best "small" LLM today for on-device tinkering) https://t.co/LwyF8x6sle
Business leaders face accelerating capability gaps as new technologies, regulations and restructurings demand faster reskilling. The CBI estimates nine in ten employees will need new skills by 2030, and 87% of firms already see gaps. A skills‑based organisation replaces static...
There's no shortage of innovation in software for #associations. But which #learning #tech trends matter most for future-minded orgs? Join me as I talk with Liam O'Malley of Path #LMS (Momentive Software) on the Talented Learning Show▶️https://t.co/gwSAu1z3ep #CAE #associations https://t.co/fJkFG1kDie
I've added some updates to our 3D Graphics course, including: • Pineda-style algorithm • Fill rules (top-left) • Optimizations (just a few adds per pixel) • Fixed-point rasterization • Subpixel rendering • Mouse camera control • Discussion on EGA & VGA modes • OBJ quads
Future Minds Network has secured $650,000 to scale its accredited entrepreneurship pathway for low‑income Australian students. The program will serve up to 80,000 Year‑12 dropouts across regional communities, offering six‑week workshops, real‑world startup experience, and $3,000 tuition savings with university...
Higher education institutions are grappling with complex Microsoft 365 Education license environments, often mixing A1, A5, trial, and legacy tiers. Without clear visibility, schools incur overlapping costs and under‑utilize existing entitlements. CDW’s product manager Leticia Juarez emphasizes that rigorous assessments can reveal hidden...
Zensai has maintained its Core Leader position on the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Learning Systems, marking a second consecutive year at the top tier. The company progressed from Solid Performer in 2023 to Core Challenger in 2024 and Core Leader...
AI is already in the tools you use: grading, planning, assessment. But there's a difference between AI doing the work for you & AI working with you. Chatbots let you shape the process, refine the output, & stay in the driver's...
For more than a century, we’ve organized schools around a simple assumption: one teacher, one classroom. But as Ashley Williams and @BryanHassel of @PublicImpact explained in my recent conversation with them, this organizing principle opens schools up to wide variability...
Across more than 20 states, districts have adopted Portraits of a Graduate to define the competencies students need, yet many schools fail to redesign learning systems to match those outcomes. The article argues that the gap is a design problem,...
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