Near-Life Webinar: Leveraging the Power of AI in Branching Scenario Design
Chris Tucker hosted a webinar with Karl Kapp and Mike Todd to explore how generative AI can streamline the design of branching scenarios. The session covered the full spectrum of AI assistance, from light content augmentation to fully AI‑drafted scenarios and media, including image and video generation. Demonstrations showed Near‑Life’s new feature that automatically creates draft scenario structures, dramatically shortening development cycles. Real‑world before‑and‑after examples highlighted the shift in workflow efficiency.
AI Is Reshaping Corporate Training and LMS Platforms
#AI is already making an impact on enterprise systems, including #LMS platforms. But what does it mean for the future of corporate training? @LearningCartLMS Co-Founder Troy Gorostiza looks ahead on our blog➡️https://t.co/kWjLaTItSK #elearning #futureofwork #onlinelearning https://t.co/FjGRTW0TqI
AI Voice Agents for EdTech: Making Learning More Interactive and Accessible
AI voice agents are emerging as core components of modern EdTech platforms, delivering real‑time, conversational tutoring that mimics human interaction. By converting text to speech and interpreting spoken queries, these agents enable students to ask questions, receive explanations, and practice...
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[Industry News] Dave School of Digital Arts Named Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games
The Dave School of Digital Arts at Northbridge University has been named an Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games, recognizing its robust real‑time 3D curriculum and experienced faculty. The partnership grants the school enterprise‑grade Unreal Engine licenses, Marketplace credits,...
Is University Losing Its Edge? ELVTR Bets on Live, Industry-Led Learning
ELVTR, a spin‑out of the LABA Group, runs a live, instructor‑led platform that bridges traditional online courses and on‑the‑job training. It now offers more than 100 short, intensive programs across AI, product, design, data and creative fields, and has taught...
Move Over, Silicon Valley: Meet the Surprising Southwest Companies Reinventing the Classroom
The Southwest is emerging as a hotbed for education technology, driven by Texas' massive and growing student population—projected at 5.9 million elementary and secondary students in 2026—and a wave of public‑private partnerships. Texas recently approved $8.5 billion in new education funding plus...
Google SA, DHET Partnership Brings AI to Higher Education
Google South Africa and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) have signed a two‑year memorandum of understanding to upskill students and staff across the country's public universities, TVET and community colleges with AI and digital capabilities. The deal...
Second Lady Usha Vance Launches Child‑focused Podcast to Boost U.S. Literacy
Usha Vance, the U.S. second lady, debuted her podcast “Storytime with the Second Lady” on March 30, releasing three 10‑15‑minute episodes featuring guests like Danica Patrick and Brent Poppen. The series is positioned as a low‑cost effort to counter falling literacy rates among...
Advancing AI Literacy: A Faculty Course Refresh Institute at Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University’s National & Global unit launched a twelve‑week AI‑Enhanced Course Refresh Institute to help faculty redesign courses with embedded AI literacy. The pilot, begun in summer 2025, guided participants through data‑informed analysis, custom GenAI bots, and multimodal video...
North East Lincolnshire Expands Case Management System
North East Lincolnshire Council has gone live with System C’s Education Case Management Early Years module, extending its digital platform that already supports Children’s and Early Help case management. The new module will run alongside the legacy system for the current...
Richmond Startup Wellspoken Scales AI Speaking Coach to Thousands, Doubles Revenue Twice
Wellspoken, founded by 23‑year‑old Cornell graduate Liam Du, has attracted thousands of users and doubled its revenue twice in the past two months with its AI‑powered speaking coach. The startup’s rapid growth highlights a rising demand for tech‑driven personal communication...
Google’s ‘AI Works for Britain’ Aims to Help Stuck Brits Unlock Progression
Google UK announced the AI Works for Britain programme, a nationwide upskilling effort backed by roughly $2.5 million in Google.org grant funding. The initiative targets the 76% of Britons who feel stuck in their careers by teaching practical AI skills through...
Collette Debuts ‘University 201’ Training for Advisors
Collette has launched Collette University 201, an expanded self‑paced training platform for travel advisors. The curriculum is split into two tracks—one for advisors with five or more years of experience and another for newcomers. New modules covering brand storytelling, product...
Webminal Defies DevOps Trends, Running 15 Years on a Single 8 GB Server
Webminal, the browser‑based Linux learning platform, has remained operational on a single 8 GB CentOS server for 15 years, serving half a million users. The site survived a datacenter fire, power outages and traffic spikes without adopting Kubernetes, micro‑services or auto‑scaling,...
The Enterprise Is Reorganizing Around AI Capability
The Talent Weekly highlights four pivotal signals shaping enterprise talent strategy. CFOs in a Grant Thornton survey report 68% will raise IT and AI spending while only 28% plan cost cuts, reshaping L&D funding. Meta is reorganizing roughly 1,000 Reality...
Final Call: AI Coding Bootcamp Enrollment Ends Tomorrow
Final call — the AI Coding Bootcamp closes enrollment tomorrow. We've been talking about this program for the past two weeks. Tomorrow — March 31 — is the last day to apply. 50 seats. First cohort. Once enrollment closes, it...
A3 Launches Introduction to Industrial Robotics Course
Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has introduced an on‑demand Introduction to Industrial Robotics course, a 2.5‑hour program aimed at professionals across manufacturing and operations. The curriculum offers a vendor‑neutral, system‑level view that blends business and technical concepts, with pricing set...
China's First Nationwide Spring Break Set to Boost Learning Activity and EdTech Spending
Chinese education authorities are rolling out the country's first nationwide spring break for primary and secondary students, creating 6‑8 day mini‑holidays and free entry to 136 tourist sites. The move, backed by the latest government work report, is expected to...
Kansai University Teams with Transcosmos on Data‑science Curriculum and DX Talent Program
Kansai University's Faculty of Business Data Science and digital‑services firm transcosmos signed a partnership agreement on March 2, 2026. The collaboration will roll out project‑based learning and a DX Talent Development Program to fast‑track data‑science and digital‑transformation talent for Japanese...
DataCamp and LangChain Partner to Launch AI Engineering Learning Track
DataCamp has teamed up with LangChain to introduce an AI Engineering learning track aimed at software developers and data practitioners. The curriculum, delivered through DataCamp’s AI‑native platform, covers building, evaluating, and deploying large‑language‑model applications using LangChain, LangSmith, and LangGraph. Real‑time...
Alpha School’s $65K AI Curriculum Promises 2‑4× Faster Learning
Alpha School, a private network with campuses in Austin, Miami, San Francisco and New York, has launched a data‑centric curriculum where students spend two hours a day with AI tutors for $65,000 a year. The company says the model accelerates...
ChatGPT Acts as a “Cognitive Crutch” That Weakens Memory, New Research Suggests
A randomized trial at Brazil's Federal University of Rio de Janeiro found that undergraduate business students who used ChatGPT to study AI concepts retained significantly less information after 45 days than peers who relied on traditional resources. The AI‑assisted group...
AI Predicts Skill Gaps, Delivers Timely Micro‑Lessons
𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 for Trainers 🔮📈 Reactive training is outdated. In 2026, AI helps L&D teams predict skill gaps before they impact performance—delivering the right micro-lessons at the right time. 🎯 Stop failure early ⏳ Eliminate wasted training hours 🧠 Boost retention &...
Use AI as Tutor, Not Shortcut, With Guardrails
"How much should I use AI? What should I use it for?" This research project with students at UC Berkeley revealed some great insights: Use as a tutor (not a shortcut), build guardrails to protect learning, know when to turn...
The Future of System Design: Emerging Patterns
The article outlines five emerging system‑design patterns—edge‑native AI placement, WebAssembly as a universal runtime, eBPF‑driven observability, AI‑native service meshes, and sustainability‑aware scheduling—that together redefine distributed architecture. These patterns replace traditional CDN caching, container‑based services, manual instrumentation, rule‑based routing, and carbon‑agnostic...
Design Student‑Centered Learning with Asynchronous Courses
The shift from teacher-led to student-centered isn't accidental. It's designed. My asynchronous courses help you build that design muscle, all at your own time, place, & pace. Explore my course catalog 👉🏻 https://t.co/UmFMwJjcmo #edchat https://t.co/soObekl3Ev
Free Expert Tips to Build a Qualified LMS Shortlist
Our "Office Hours for #LMS Buyers" series continues April 8th with "How to Build a Qualified Shortlist." No cost. No strings. Only my best advice as a longtime consultant. RSVP for all replays + resources➡️ https://t.co/pljjPpAW5S #onlinelearning #elearning #customereducation https://t.co/JiQHcc87AQ
Chamco Digital Launches Microsoft AI and Cloud Technology Training Program with Board-Endorsed Strategic Expansion
Chamco Digital, a Microsoft AI and Cloud Technology Partner, announced a globally accessible training program that aligns with Microsoft’s role‑based certification framework. The first cohort begins on April 14, 2026 and targets high‑school students, college attendees, career transitioners, and professionals...
Future Courses Will Embed Skills, Commands, and Agents
Smart creators in the future will just ship courses with skills, commands and agents built in.
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts Launches CME Conference Spotlighting Digital Education Tools
Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts hosted a CME conference for healthcare professionals, featuring a suite of digital education tools. While attendance figures were not disclosed, the event underscored how technology is reshaping continuing medical education.
Kentucky State University President Backs Senate Bill 185 to Convert Campus Into Polytechnic School
Kentucky State University President Dr. John Doe publicly endorsed Senate Bill 185, which would re‑designate the university as a polytechnic school focused on technical and workforce training. The move reflects a broader push to align higher education with industry skill...
Consumer365 Crowns Panda Crate as Top Toddler Learning Toy Amid Booming Early EdTech Market
Consumer365 has named KiwiCo's Panda Crate the top learning toy for toddlers, underscoring rising demand for evidence‑based, subscription‑based play kits. The accolade reflects a broader surge in early‑childhood EdTech as parents seek structured, milestone‑aligned products for the first three years...
Chicago Board to Appoint Macquline King as Permanent CPS CEO with $380K Salary
The Chicago Board of Education is set to vote Monday to confirm Macquline King as the permanent chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, offering her a three‑year contract that starts at $380,000 a year. King, a former teacher, principal...
AI Investment Spurs London Tech Surge, Synthesia Powers FTSE 100 Firms
A wave of AI talent and a €2.5 bn (≈$2.7 bn) government pledge are energising London’s tech‑sector outlook on the LSE. Synthesia, now serving more than 70% of FTSE 100 companies, exemplifies how AI firms are reshaping corporate training and driving investor optimism.
Data Science Splits: Modelers vs System Builders
RIP traditional data scientists The role is splitting: 1. ML modelers ($65k/yr) 2. AI/DS System Builders ($200k/yr) Want to learn how to build + ship AI and Data Science projects (that businesses actually want)? On April 1st, I am hosting a free workshop to help...
Precision Learning Has the Potential to Do What Personalized Learning Could Not
The article proposes "precision learning," a data‑driven approach that mirrors precision medicine, using AI and analytics to diagnose individual student gaps and prescribe evidence‑based interventions. It argues that current personalized learning often reduces education to self‑paced software, lacking rigorous standards...
We Just Made Our Foundational Trading Education Completely Free
Mindfluential Trading has launched a completely free foundational trading education platform, consolidating the core concepts previously taught in paid live batches. The initial release includes a seven‑video price‑action path covering candlesticks, volume, support‑resistance, breakouts, gaps and trend analysis, and has...
Free AI/ML Repos that Replace a $250K College Degree
RIP MIT. Top AI and ML repositories that replace a $250,000 college education. (bookmark this for later)
Schools Should Teach Kids to Build with AI Code
I hope schools are teaching kids to just sit down with codex / claude code and make stuff.
The Anti-Boredom Tech Tool Kit for Meetings and Classes
The piece spotlights three digital tools—Padlet, Kahoot, and Craft—that help teachers, meeting leaders, and teams spark participation and streamline content. Padlet acts as a visual bulletin board for real‑time brainstorming, Kahoot turns quizzes into gamified experiences with a new AI...
AI Drafts Full Degree Proposal Faster than Coffee
Can AI create a comprehensive degree program proposal in the time it takes to grab a coffee? https://t.co/JlmwZl2a2t
Data Governance Essential for Trustworthy AI in Education
Trust In The #Digital Classroom: Why #Data Governance Must Guide #AI In Education by @geoffreyalef1 @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/BKbfmT1JPq #EduTech #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/gLBIx5UmYg
10 Websites for New Learning
The post spotlights ten free, ad‑free websites that deliver deep, educational content, ranging from classic literature to university‑level courses. It argues that mindless scrolling erodes critical thinking, and swapping even ten minutes of scrolling for focused reading can transform cognition...
Well‑designed AI Tutors Demonstrably Improve Learning Outcomes
It turns out (same author in both papers) that when AI tutors are even moderately well designed they help people learn. Old paper (2 years) using old model and seriously flawed. https://t.co/ePL2UOWJ4P
AI Tutors Boost Learning; Unguided AI Shortcuts Education
The research team (including @hamsabastani who is on X) found that letting students just use AI resulted in them using it to accidentally shortcut learning But both that study and a separate RCT found that AIs prompted to act as a...
CTOs Rethink Talent Strategies as AI Deskilling Threatens Software Engineers
A high‑profile AI‑assisted app build that grew to a 100,000‑line codebase has sparked concerns among CTOs that AI is quietly deskilling engineers. Leaders are now revisiting talent strategies to balance productivity gains with skill retention.
Consumer365 Crowns KiwiCo's Panda Crate Top Toddler Learning Toy Amid Early‑childhood EdTech Surge
Consumer365 has named KiwiCo's Panda Crate the premier learning toy for toddlers, highlighting a surge in demand for subscription‑based, development‑focused EdTech products for children under three. The accolade reflects broader market validation for evidence‑based play kits that blend motor and...
Chicago Board of Education Votes to Make Macquline King Permanent CEO with $380K Salary
The Chicago Board of Education is set to approve Macquline King as the permanent chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, offering her a three‑year contract starting July 1, 2026 with a $380,000 annual salary. The appointment follows a 10‑month...
K-12 EdTech Startup Qweebi Raises $500k To Bring Hands-On STEM & Robotics To Millions Of Students
Qweebi, a Singapore‑based EdTech startup, secured $500,000 seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from industry veterans. The browser‑based platform now serves over 5,200 U.S. schools—about 4% of the market—and more than 100,000 K‑12 students, delivering hands‑on STEM...
AI‑Powered Vocabulary Extraction Flattens Forgetting Curve
In 1885, Hermann Ebbinghaus made a stark discovery about the human brain. We forget 40% of new information within days, and 90% within a month. Today, we can accurately hack this forgetting curve using AI and structured data. Language apps fail because they...