Low‑Quality ‘Sell‑Your‑Course’ Side Hustles Flood a $134 Billion EdTech Market
The proliferation of cheap, unvetted online courses—often priced at $44 or $1,000—exposes regulatory blind spots in a digital education market forecast to reach $134 billion by 2030. Platforms like Kajabi and Squarespace profit while consumers face uncertain outcomes.
Amplify Care Offers AI Cybersecurity Training
Amplify Care has launched an "AI and Cybersecurity" course within its Shield Training program, aimed at Canadian physicians navigating AI‑driven clinical systems. The offering combines expert‑led instruction with up to 12.5 Mainpro+ continuing education credits, addressing a sector where 64%...
The Philippines: Expanding Digital Learning Access to Remote School
The Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has rolled out its RuralCasting (RCast) system to Baslay and Maayongtubig elementary schools in Dauin, and installed the LokalFi community Wi‑Fi network at Apo Island High School. Both solutions are part of...
Review: Box Facilitates Secure Collaboration Across Campus
Box’s cloud‑based content management platform now offers a full suite of collaboration tools, workflow automation, e‑signatures and AI‑driven features for universities. The service integrates with more than 1,500 SaaS applications, allowing seamless file sharing across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and...
Michigan Leaders Push Tech‑Driven High‑School Overhaul as College‑Readiness Lags
Michigan education officials and former Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled a sweeping high‑school reform plan that emphasizes technology‑enabled curricula, portfolio‑based assessment and career pathways. The proposal comes as only 27% of graduates are deemed college‑ready and chronic absenteeism hovers near 28%,...
State-Appointed Supt. Envisions 100 AI-Focused Campuses for Houston ISD
Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles is expanding the AI‑focused “Future 2” program from two to six schools for the 2026‑27 school year, adding two elementary and two middle campuses. The initiative is part of the district’s New Education System reform, which...
Joey Reeve, CPA – 2025 “20 Under 40” Accounting Influencer
Joey Reeve, CPA, has been named a 2025 "20 Under 40" accounting influencer. He founded Universal CPA Review, a visual‑learning platform that provides video explanations for every multiple‑choice question and comprehensive study guides. The service claims to have helped thousands...
Free Python Algorithmic Trading Workshop – April 16
Want to learn Algorithmic Trading Strategies (that actually work)? On April 16th, we are hosting a free workshop to help you get started with algorithmic trading with Python. Register here (500 seats): https://learn.quantscience.io/join
Key Insights on the New Khan TED Institute
Five Things to Know About the New Khan TED Institute - my latest for @The74: https://t.co/f4qGD8K7Ob
UAE's ADEK Rolls Out 'Midad' Digital Teacher Training Program
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) launched Midad, a four‑week, self‑paced digital bootcamp that creates a fast‑track entry point for UAE nationals and long‑term residents into classroom teaching. The initiative blends core pedagogy with AI‑enabled tools, positioning...
Five NotebookLM Features That Could Transform Teaching
🎧 Episode 366 of the Easy EdTech Podcast is LIVE. 🎯 I share five NotebookLM features that might change how you teach. 🔗 Tune in for practical (and a little wild) ideas you can use right away. https://t.co/tF2UsWBAQH
Best Apps to Learn Arabic in 2026
The 2026 roundup of Arabic‑learning apps highlights AlifBee as the most comprehensive, offering over 1,000 lessons tailored to Modern Standard Arabic and niche topics like medical Arabic. Duolingo remains the go‑to free option for building daily study habits, while Busuu...
Hanwha Life Expands AI Track at Vietnam Informatics Olympiad, Elevating Regional Talent
Hanwha Life sponsored the 7th Vietnam‑Korea Informatics Olympiad from April 10‑12, adding an enhanced AI track that turns the competition into a talent incubator. The move, part of the insurer’s three‑year Future Plus initiative, aims to cultivate the next generation...
New Pearson and AWS Global Research: 53% of Employers Struggle to Find AI-Ready Graduates
Pearson and Amazon Web Services released a global study of 2,700 respondents across six countries revealing a widening gap between AI skill demand and graduate readiness. The research shows 53% of employers cite difficulty finding AI‑ready talent, while only 14%...
HIMSS and NHIT Help Develop Global Talent Pipeline
HIMSS and the National Health Innovation Trust (NHIT) have unveiled NHIT INSPIRED, a global initiative that pits student teams against real‑world healthcare challenges. Participants apply artificial‑intelligence tools to deliver quantifiable community health improvements. The program bridges academia, industry and providers,...
Optimizely ‘Opal University’ Participants Build 375 AI Agents in Five Days as Demand Grows for Hands-On AI Training
Optimizely’s free Opal University program attracted over 1,500 senior marketing leaders in its first two weeks, with participants building 375 AI agents across two five‑day cohorts. The hands‑on training delivered 80‑95% time savings on recurring workflows such as SEO, CRO,...
Relativity and Wickard.ai Partner to Bring Hands-On Legal AI Training to U.S. Law Schools
Legal data intelligence firm Relativity has partnered with AI education specialist Wickard.ai to deliver hands‑on legal AI training to U.S. law schools. The collaboration integrates Relativity’s RelativityOne platform into Wickard.ai’s curriculum at no cost to participating institutions, covering AI application,...
UFU, TradingView Partner to Advance Financial Education
TradingView has added Brazil’s Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) to its educational partner network, giving students access to its advanced charting and data tools. UFU, a top‑ranked economics school placed in the global top 6 %, will integrate TradingView’s platform into its...
Branches Learning Gains NCAA SEP Approval, Boosting Online High‑School Credibility
Branches Learning announced that its online high‑school program has been approved by the NCAA as a Supplementary Education Program. The endorsement validates the provider’s curriculum for student‑athletes and could shift how colleges assess eligibility for online coursework.
AI Is Able to Do Lots of Things Now Sean O’Grady, Lead Learning Designer and Deputy AI Futurist at the...
Sean O’Grady, Lead Learning Designer and Deputy AI Futurist at Imperial Business School’s IDEA Lab, is spearheading the creation of course‑specific AI avatar lecturers that act as digital twins of faculty. These bespoke AI chatbots are being piloted in the...
How YouTube Is Helping Americans Learn About U.S. History, Science and Innovation
YouTube is expanding its civic‑education mission by deepening its partnership with C‑SPAN, adding the network’s three primary channels to YouTube TV and featuring its livestreams on the main platform. The move comes as U.S. viewers logged more than 15 billion hours...
Kids Earn Real Rewards Learning Math with Three Jars
Check out 3 Jars Academy - kids learn math and earn real rewards across three jars: Experience, Investing, and Giving Back. https://t.co/KgJq7B1IQk
Human Intelligence: The Key to Navigating the Rapid Acceleration of AI
Singapore’s AI learning curve has accelerated dramatically, with Coursera reporting a new enrollment every eight minutes—almost double the rate a year ago. The city-state now leads Asia‑Pacific in technical AI upskilling, tallying over 169,000 enrollments, while critical‑thinking courses have surged...
Roblox Rolls Out Age‑Based Kids and Select Accounts to Tighten Child Safety
Roblox announced the June launch of two new account tiers—Roblox Kids for ages 5‑8 and Roblox Select for ages 9‑15—paired with mandatory age verification, tighter developer checks and a $4.99 monthly Plus subscription. The move aims to address mounting lawsuits...
Singapore Pushes Integrated Professional Services Model
Singapore’s Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) have signed a memorandum of understanding to create an integrated professional services model. The partnership will launch a Professional Services Centre and a joint digital learning...
5 NotebookLM Features That Might Change How You Teach- EasyEdTech Podcast 366
The EasyEdTech Podcast episode highlights five ways teachers can leverage Google’s NotebookLM to move beyond simple Q&A. Features include audio/video generation, custom slide decks, infographics, data tables, and cinematic videos, each demonstrated with classroom use cases. Monica Burns explains how...
Prep Edu – British Council’s Top 3 Partners in East Asia
Prep Edu was honored with the Joint Highest Growth in East Asia 2026 award at the British Council’s IELTS Global Partner Gathering in London, marking it as one of the three leading regional partners. The company stood out as the...
Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation Are Launching a $10 Million Initiative to Train Rural U.S. Healthcare Workers in...
Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation have teamed up to launch a $10 million philanthropic initiative aimed at boosting AI literacy among rural U.S. healthcare workers. Each organization is contributing $5 million to fund training that focuses on foundational AI knowledge,...
Curious About Quantum? Check Out Training Options From ISC2, IBM, AWS and More
The quantum computing sector is accelerating toward a so‑called Q‑day, projected by Forrester to arrive by 2030, as vendors move from theoretical fault‑tolerant designs to early engineering reality. IBM targets fault‑tolerant quantum processors by 2029, while industry leaders warn that...
How MacTay Is Using Virtual Reality to Train Emergency Services Professionals in Lagos
MacTay has trained more than 300 emergency‑service professionals in Lagos using virtual‑reality goggles that simulate a high‑risk accident on the Lekki‑Ikoyi bridge. The VR platform, originally built for STEM education, now offers repeatable, risk‑free practice for first responders, building muscle...
Google Unveils Free NEET UG Practice Tests on Gemini to Support Medical Aspirants
Google has added free, full‑length NEET UG practice tests to its Gemini AI platform, allowing students to simulate the exam with a simple prompt. The tests draw on vetted content from Indian education firms Physics Wallah and Careers360, mirroring the...
Barnard College to Deploy Workday Student ERP by Fall 2028, Consolidating Campus Systems
Barnard College announced a two‑year transition to Workday Student, a cloud‑based student information system that will go live for the fall 2028 semester. The rollout aims to merge fragmented academic and administrative platforms, a move prompted by rising debt and...
North Carolina Expands AI Use as 47% of Students Rethink Majors
North Carolina's Department of State Treasurer announced a statewide AI rollout after a pilot with OpenAI boosted productivity up to 10%, as a Lumina‑Gallup survey reveals 47% of college students are reconsidering their majors because of artificial intelligence. The moves...
India: E-SafeHER to Train One Million Rural Women in Cyber Safety
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the e‑SafeHER programme to teach cybersecurity to one million rural women over the next three years. The initiative creates a network of “Cyber Sakhis” who will act as community advocates, delivering multilingual,...
Vedanta Aluminium Launches AI Humanoid ALAISA at BALCO, Training 100+ Staff
Vedanta Aluminium has deployed its AI‑powered humanoid assistant ALAISA at Bharat Aluminium Company’s smelter, where it has already trained more than 100 shop‑floor workers. The system blends conversational AI with plant‑specific knowledge to guide operators on procedures, maintenance and safety,...
Udemy Expands End-to-End Certification Journey with Microsoft Certifications
Udemy announced an end‑to‑end certification journey by adding more than 50 Microsoft exam vouchers to its marketplace, complementing a catalog of over 10,000 Microsoft courses. The move follows 10 million certification‑prep enrollments in the last 12 months and responds to strong...
Photon Design’s Laser Design Course Now Part of Cardiff’s Physics Curriculum
Photon Design Ltd has partnered with Cardiff University to embed a two‑day laser design course into the university’s physics curriculum. The program guides students from basic laser theory to hands‑on creation of manufacturable designs using Photon Design’s FIMMPROP and PICWave...
AI Avatar NoireSTEMinist Empowers STEM Education
Noire AI Avatar NoireSTEMinist #Engineering #Professor Dr. Carlotta A. Berry teaches #STEM and #Robot #Teacher #Educator https://t.co/tmcJHcvTYc
Create Lesson Slide Decks Fast with Gemini
📋 Need a slide deck for your next lesson? 🚀 Gemini can help you put one together faster than you think. 📖 Step-by-step guide on the blog now. https://t.co/ItAW6Egcmr
Learning at Scale: Live From the ASU+GSV Summit with Deborah Quazzo
In this episode, Miriam Vogel interviews Deborah Quazzo, managing partner of GSV Ventures and co‑founder of the ASU+GSV Summit, about the evolution of the summit and its role in the education‑technology ecosystem. Quazzo recounts how the summit grew from a...
AI Empowers Homeschooling Parents to Personalize Early Education
Greatly enjoyed this conversation with @jessegenet on how she’s using AI to help homeschool 4 children under 5! Jesse is an early adopter of so many new tools that can empower homeschooling moms and dads to personalize education for their kids....
Over 25% of Private Colleges Face Closure Risk, New Forecast Warns
A new projection by Huron Consulting Group finds that 442 of the United States' 1,700 private nonprofit four‑year colleges—more than a quarter—are likely to close or merge within ten years. The forecast, based on enrollment, tuition revenue and debt metrics,...
This City Is Not Just Training Its Staff on AI, It’s Educating the Public
San José, California, has launched an AI Center for Civic and Social Good that offers free workshops to residents as part of its AI for All initiative, backed by OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and the Bay Area Council. The city is also...
KUKA to Highlight Advanced Automated Welding Solutions at FABTECH Canada 2026
KUKA will showcase its new arc_cellerate Index robotic welding cell and the mobile Edu_ArcWelding training cart at FABTECH Canada 2026 (June 9‑11). The Index is a compact, pre‑engineered solution for high‑mix, low‑volume welding, featuring real‑time Xiris weld cameras and a KR CYBERTECH...
AI Spurs Surge in Skilled‑Trade Training as New Certificate Programs Launch
Delhi Technological University and TimesPro unveiled a six‑month Advanced Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence, while a U.S. House bill mandates AI education for small businesses. Both moves reflect a broader shift as AI displaces office work and fuels demand for...
5 Practical AI Tools to Help You Reclaim Your Time as a Teacher
Educators are turning to AI to cut administrative load. Five practical tools—lesson‑plan generators, AI slide creators, automated grading, personalized learning platforms, and content summarizers—are highlighted for their ability to streamline preparation, assessment, and resource curation. By automating routine tasks, teachers...
Perspective: How True AI Changes the Cost of TMS Training
The trucking and logistics sector has long wrestled with costly, weeks‑long training for transportation management systems (TMS). While many vendors tout "AI," most solutions are merely automated workflows that still demand extensive user instruction. True generative AI, exemplified by large...
Women Drive AI Readiness as Education Programs Expand Across Emerging Markets
Women’s AI education initiatives are scaling up, aiming to close the 28% gender gap among researchers and connect 885 million women lacking internet access. Programs in India’s Jharkhand and other regions are teaching AI development, while infrastructure gaps remain a barrier.
Low‑Cost Course Side Hustles Spark Debate Over Value
A wave of inexpensive online courses marketed as side hustles is reshaping digital marketing, with creators charging $44 to $1,000 per class. The trend fuels a $134 billion digital‑education market by 2030, but sparks backlash over dubious value and aggressive promotion...
AI Workforce Enablement Emerges as a Strategic Imperative in the Enterprise AI Era
Enterprises are recognizing that AI adoption alone won’t drive transformation; workforce enablement has become a strategic imperative. Structured, continuous AI training—spanning executive education, technical certification, and responsible‑AI governance—helps close the talent readiness gap. Companies that invest in scalable enablement see...