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Turn SOPs Into Interactive Micro‑Courses in Minutes
SocialMar 25, 2026

Turn SOPs Into Interactive Micro‑Courses in Minutes

From Dry SOP to Interactive Micro-Course in 10 Minutes We’ve all handed out long SOPs and hoped employees would read them. Most don’t. AI is changing that. You can now turn static documents into interactive, scenario-based microlearning in minutes. Why it matters: Employees learn...

By Annette Levesque
Record Number of U.S. States Move to Ban Smartphones in K‑12 Classrooms
NewsMar 25, 2026

Record Number of U.S. States Move to Ban Smartphones in K‑12 Classrooms

A record 32 U.S. states have enacted or proposed legislation to prohibit smartphones in K‑12 classrooms, sparking debate over device‑based instruction, classroom management, and the future of EdTech tools. Lawmakers argue the bans protect students, while educators and tech firms...

By Pulse
Melania Trump Launches $0 AI Education Coalition with 45 Nations and 28 Tech Giants
NewsMar 25, 2026

Melania Trump Launches $0 AI Education Coalition with 45 Nations and 28 Tech Giants

First Lady Melania Trump inaugurated the "Fostering the Future Together" global coalition, gathering 45 governments and 28 leading technology companies to promote AI‑driven education for children. Critics argue the summit is a sales platform for Big Tech, raising questions about...

By Pulse
U.S. Treasury Takes Control of Federal Student Loan Portfolio From Education Department
NewsMar 25, 2026

U.S. Treasury Takes Control of Federal Student Loan Portfolio From Education Department

The U.S. Treasury Department has assumed responsibility for the federal student loan portfolio previously managed by the Education Department, signaling a sweeping policy change. The move, announced on March 24, 2026, could reshape financing for higher‑education and workforce‑training programs and...

By Pulse
Utah to Launch Statewide Career-Planning Platform
NewsMar 24, 2026

Utah to Launch Statewide Career-Planning Platform

Utah is rolling out a statewide First Credential Career Mapping Tool built on YouScience’s Brightpath platform to satisfy House Bill 260, which requires high‑school graduates to earn a stackable credential. The dashboard offers aptitude assessments, connects students to the Admit Utah...

By GovTech — Education (K-12)
20,000 Signed Up Shows Demand for Simple AI Workshops
SocialMar 24, 2026

20,000 Signed Up Shows Demand for Simple AI Workshops

Almost 20,000 people have signed up for my free AI Agent Workshop tomorrow. I did NOT expect this. That number tells me something important though. There are a LOT of people out there who keep hearing about AI agents but haven't had...

By Allie Miller
Turn Training Into a Profit Center with LMS
SocialMar 24, 2026

Turn Training Into a Profit Center with LMS

If you've led training P&L, you know how valuable a solid #learning infrastructure is in driving revenue + growth. What matters most? @EurekosLMS' Nick Eriksen shares great advice: "Running Training as a Profit Center: How an #LMS Helps"➡️ https://t.co/VASisNr2s6 #training #roi https://t.co/dKP4KgD9AN

By John Leh
UCSD Aims to Make HPC an ‘Everyday Toolbox’ for Undergrads, Not a ‘Rare Privilege’
BlogMar 24, 2026

UCSD Aims to Make HPC an ‘Everyday Toolbox’ for Undergrads, Not a ‘Rare Privilege’

The University of California, San Diego has launched a program that gives undergraduate students direct access to Expanse, the university’s 5‑petaflop supercomputer. Partnering the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences with the San Diego Supercomputer Center, the initiative integrates...

By HPCwire
NINJIO Teams with Emtrain for Compliance, Culture Training
BlogMar 24, 2026

NINJIO Teams with Emtrain for Compliance, Culture Training

NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Emtrain, a leader in workplace compliance and culture training. The deal adds Emtrain’s behavioral‑science‑driven HR compliance, ethics, and inclusion courses to NINJIO’s existing platform. Together they offer video‑based modules...

By HRTech Cube
Tenor Named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies
BlogMar 24, 2026

Tenor Named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies

Tenor, an AI‑driven leadership development platform, has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 World’s Most Innovative Companies list. The company’s solution combines voice‑AI role‑plays, personalized coaching, and real‑time feedback to help managers improve performance. Fast Company’s editors selected Tenor after...

By HRTech Cube
Labor Department Launches Free ‘Make America AI Ready’ Course for US Workers
NewsMar 24, 2026

Labor Department Launches Free ‘Make America AI Ready’ Course for US Workers

The U.S. Labor Department unveiled a free, week‑long AI literacy program called “Make America AI Ready,” delivered entirely via text messages. Workers enroll by texting “READY” to 20202, receiving daily 10‑minute lessons that cover AI fundamentals, practical use cases, prompt...

By eWeek
EdNova Wants to Simplify How Liberian Graduates Access Their Transcripts
NewsMar 24, 2026

EdNova Wants to Simplify How Liberian Graduates Access Their Transcripts

EdNova Group has launched TranscriptDove, a digital platform that streamlines the request, issuance, and verification of university transcripts in Liberia. The system replaces weeks‑long manual processes with an online workflow that logs every step, provides QR‑code verification, and maintains a...

By TechCabal
Cardinal Compliance Rolls Out Corporate First Aid, CPR, AED Certification to Trim Workplace Risk
NewsMar 24, 2026

Cardinal Compliance Rolls Out Corporate First Aid, CPR, AED Certification to Trim Workplace Risk

Cardinal Compliance Consultants announced a March 17, 2026 launch of an adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification course for employers. The digital certification, valid for two years, is positioned as a tool to lower workplace injury costs and strengthen...

By Pulse
Fuel50 Recognized in New Skills Intelligence Solutions Landscape Report
NewsMar 24, 2026

Fuel50 Recognized in New Skills Intelligence Solutions Landscape Report

Fuel50 has been named in Forrester’s Q1 2026 Skills Intelligence Solutions Landscape, a survey of 27 vendors offering AI‑driven talent insights. The report defines skills intelligence as technology that builds and analyses a graph of what employees know and can do....

By HR Tech Series
Duolingo Experiments with Tool to Lock Other Apps Until Daily Lessons Are Complete
NewsMar 24, 2026

Duolingo Experiments with Tool to Lock Other Apps Until Daily Lessons Are Complete

Duolingo is piloting a "focus" feature that blocks selected distracting apps until users finish a set number of daily language lessons. The tool integrates with a device's screen‑time settings, letting learners choose which apps to lock and how many lessons...

By PocketGamer.biz
Are Ireland’s Professionals Prioritising AI Education?
NewsMar 24, 2026

Are Ireland’s Professionals Prioritising AI Education?

Ireland’s AI education market is expanding rapidly but remains fragmented, with most professionals relying on short courses, corporate workshops, or self‑directed YouTube tutorials. Ian Dodson, founder of AICertified, warns that this piecemeal approach leaves skill levels uneven and offers little...

By Silicon Republic
Evaluating EdTech at Scale
BlogMar 24, 2026

Evaluating EdTech at Scale

The UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub has unveiled the Blue Unicorn portfolio, a cohort of seven EdTech solutions aimed at closing foundational learning gaps for over 100 million children. Independent research partner ICEI will evaluate these tools in six pilot countries—Egypt,...

By Edtech Partnerships
MTSS + AI in Action: Reimagining Student Support
NewsMar 24, 2026

MTSS + AI in Action: Reimagining Student Support

North Kitsap School District in Washington is piloting an AI‑driven framework that integrates real‑time academic, behavioral and attendance data to reinforce its Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The initiative uses AI to generate instant feedback, easing teacher workload while sharpening...

By Education Week (Technology section)
Ericsson, Depa Partner to Upskill Thai Learners on AI and 5G
BlogMar 24, 2026

Ericsson, Depa Partner to Upskill Thai Learners on AI and 5G

Ericsson has partnered with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to embed its Ericsson Educate program into depa’s Digital Skills Roadmap, offering free AI and 5G courses to all Thai learners. The initiative supports depa’s ambition to produce at least...

By TelecomDrive
Rotary Club of Antigua Donates 32 HP Laptops to Boost Digital Education in National Library
NewsMar 24, 2026

Rotary Club of Antigua Donates 32 HP Laptops to Boost Digital Education in National Library

The Rotary Club of Antigua has supplied 32 HP laptops to the National Public Library, a step aimed at widening digital learning opportunities. While the donation’s monetary value and distribution plan were not disclosed, the move aligns with Rotary’s broader...

By Pulse
VR Simulation Boosts Nurses' Skills in Handling Aggressive Patients
NewsMar 24, 2026

VR Simulation Boosts Nurses' Skills in Handling Aggressive Patients

Edith Cowan University researchers have piloted a 20‑minute virtual reality de‑escalation program, I‑VADE, with 221 nursing students, finding a statistically significant boost in confidence for managing aggressive patients. The immersive training emphasizes communication, situational awareness, and decision‑making, and captures interaction...

By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
Portuguese Coach Catarina Bento Unveils Immersive, Community‑Driven Learning Model
NewsMar 24, 2026

Portuguese Coach Catarina Bento Unveils Immersive, Community‑Driven Learning Model

Lisbon‑based linguistic coach Catarina Bento launched a new Portuguese learning platform that prioritises cultural immersion, community interaction and functional language use. The model, built on her experience with ADHD and a culinary‑industry background, targets busy professionals relocating to Portugal.

By Pulse
Hong Kong: CityUHK Advances Experiential Learning with AI and VR
NewsMar 23, 2026

Hong Kong: CityUHK Advances Experiential Learning with AI and VR

City University of Hong Kong is embedding artificial intelligence, virtual reality and digital modelling tools across a wide range of programmes, from veterinary science to engineering and entrepreneurship. The university uses generative AI to augment research, guidance and assessment, while...

By OpenGov Asia
University of Houston, Google Join on AI Tools Initiative
NewsMar 23, 2026

University of Houston, Google Join on AI Tools Initiative

The University of Houston has partnered with Google to integrate its artificial‑intelligence tools into campus. The collaboration will deploy Google for Education, Gemini for Education, and NotebookLM to support teaching, research, and productivity. University leaders stress that students must develop...

By EdScoop
How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior Problems
NewsMar 23, 2026

How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior Problems

Holmen School District in Wisconsin has built a custom AI assistant using Google Gemini to support its behavior intervention team. The tool draws on the district’s social‑emotional learning (SEL) playbook, helping staff quickly brainstorm conversation starters and skill‑building steps for...

By Education Week (Technology section)
Training the Future of AI-Powered Surgery
NewsMar 23, 2026

Training the Future of AI-Powered Surgery

The integration of artificial intelligence, extended reality (XR) and immersive simulation is redefining how surgeons learn to operate advanced robotic systems. FundamentalXR’s CEO Richard Vincent explains that data‑driven, scalable simulations combined with precise haptic feedback can replicate real‑world procedures in...

By Medical Design Briefs
Traliant Transforms Harassment Training with TV-Style Learning
BlogMar 23, 2026

Traliant Transforms Harassment Training with TV-Style Learning

Traliant unveiled a fully redesigned Preventing Workplace Harassment course that uses a cinematic, TV‑style narrative to teach anti‑harassment laws. The platform offers industry‑specific and international editions, automatically tailoring content to a learner’s role and location, and meets mandates across U.S....

By HRTech Cube
Rootly | Introducing Rootly Academy: Hands-On Incident Response Training
NewsMar 23, 2026

Rootly | Introducing Rootly Academy: Hands-On Incident Response Training

Rootly announced the launch of Rootly Academy, an AI‑powered incident response training platform that delivers realistic, 15‑30 minute simulations for engineers. The program includes two certification tracks—Incident Handler and Incident Commander—and provides post‑drill debriefs and skill‑analytics dashboards. Rootly partnered with...

By Rootly – Blog
From Flagged Essay to 25 Million Users: Artur Zhdan on Building GPTinf
NewsMar 23, 2026

From Flagged Essay to 25 Million Users: Artur Zhdan on Building GPTinf

Artur Zhdan founded GPTinf after his AI‑assisted college essays were flagged by detection tools, turning a personal setback into a business. Launched in late 2022, the platform now serves 25 million users in education, marketing and professional writing. GPTinf combines AI...

By Just AI News
The Leapfrog Thesis: Why Embodied Edutech Is SEA’s Path to a Superior Education Future
NewsMar 23, 2026

The Leapfrog Thesis: Why Embodied Edutech Is SEA’s Path to a Superior Education Future

Southeast Asia can leapfrog traditional screen‑centric edutech by adopting embodied cognition, which ties movement, gesture and sensory experience to learning. The region’s high mobile‑phone penetration and persistent rural internet gaps create a fertile ground for low‑cost, offline‑first solutions that blend...

By e27
Training Room Partners UBU to Launch AI-Powered Training Platform
NewsMar 23, 2026

Training Room Partners UBU to Launch AI-Powered Training Platform

Training Room Online (TTRO) has teamed with AI‑driven metaverse firm UBU to launch Red Horizon, an immersive 3‑D simulation platform for corporate leaders, university students and early‑career programs. The system combines TTRO’s simulation pedigree with UBU’s virtual environment, featuring an...

By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
AI Brings Instant Learning Directly Into Slack and Teams
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Brings Instant Learning Directly Into Slack and Teams

Learning in the Flow of Work: AI in Slack & Teams Traditional LMS platforms work well for onboarding. Why it matters: -Instant performance support at the moment of need -No friction of logging into separate systems -Scales access to expert knowledge across teams How it...

By Annette Levesque
What Is Pathwright and How Can I Use It To Teach?
NewsMar 23, 2026

What Is Pathwright and How Can I Use It To Teach?

Pathwright is a design‑focused learning management system that lets educators build modular "learning paths" for both K‑12 and professional audiences. Since its 2010 inception, the platform has served over 2 million learners, tracking more than 80 million completed steps. It supports self‑paced...

By Tech & Learning (TechLearning)
CNCF Introduces a New Recertification Program as Kubestronaut Community Surpasses 3,500
NewsMar 23, 2026

CNCF Introduces a New Recertification Program as Kubestronaut Community Surpasses 3,500

CNCF unveiled the Certification Advancement & Recertification Experience (CARE) program at KubeCon Europe, allowing advanced Kubernetes certifications to automatically renew foundational credentials. The initiative, effective Jan. 1 2026, streamlines credential maintenance for practitioners. Simultaneously, the Kubestronaut community topped 3,500 members, with over...

By CNCF Blog
Canvas Unrolls AI Teaching Agent
BlogMar 23, 2026

Canvas Unrolls AI Teaching Agent

Instructure’s Canvas platform has launched IgniteAI Agent, an agentic artificial‑intelligence assistant that automates routine faculty tasks such as rubric generation, content alignment and discussion‑board reviews. The tool, powered by Amazon Web Services, is offered free to U.S. Canvas customers through...

By Inside Higher Ed – Learning Innovation (column)
Cornell Module Builds Critical Thinking in AI Era
BlogMar 23, 2026

Cornell Module Builds Critical Thinking in AI Era

Researchers at Cornell University have launched an online, asynchronous 75‑minute module to teach critical‑thinking skills across introductory courses. Piloted in 2022, the module now reaches roughly 7,000 students and provides a shared language for evaluating information, evidence, and ambiguity—capabilities increasingly...

By Inside Higher Ed – Learning Innovation (column)
AI Enhances, Not Replaces, Human Mentorship at MentorCruise
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Enhances, Not Replaces, Human Mentorship at MentorCruise

Everyone in tech wants to be “AI-native” now. Too often, that just means bolting a chatbot onto an existing product. At MentorCruise , we’ve taken a different approach. We do teach people how to use AI. But we also use...

By Dominic Monn
Create Holiday Presentations with Student‑Friendly Digital Tools
SocialMar 23, 2026

Create Holiday Presentations with Student‑Friendly Digital Tools

📆 #MakeUpYourOwnHolidayDay is an awesome time to invent & share 📲 Try one of these student-friendly digital tools to design presentations to celebrate 🌱 From silly to serious, help your students' creations come to life https://t.co/9GHuxvQ98c

By Monica Burns
Jiska Secures Near $10M Series A to Scale AI‑Driven Kids Learning Platform in China
NewsMar 23, 2026

Jiska Secures Near $10M Series A to Scale AI‑Driven Kids Learning Platform in China

Chinese AI‑education startup Jiska announced on July 27 that it has closed a Series A round of roughly $10 million, led by Qiming Venture Partners with participation from GGV Capital and Yinghua Capital. The funding will be used to broaden the reach...

By Pulse
Use AI to Craft Classroom Infographics Easily
SocialMar 23, 2026

Use AI to Craft Classroom Infographics Easily

📚 Looking for a new way to help students visualize complex information? 🤖 My latest blog post shares how AI can help you create classroom infographics for everything from science to social studies. 🔗 I also included prompt ideas and tool suggestions...

By Monica Burns
Four Decision Gates for Renewing Your LMS
SocialMar 23, 2026

Four Decision Gates for Renewing Your LMS

Do you use an #LMS for #training? Eventually, you'll face contract renewal. But what should you do before that? Take a beat. Check my advice as a longtime consultant: "Should You Renew Your LMS? Navigating 4 Decision Gates" ➡️https://t.co/DQ4MXQo5oG #B2B #hrtech #onlinelearning https://t.co/TZZA7y1O34

By John Leh
AR Learning Apps Surge in K‑12 Classrooms, Offering Immersive Education
NewsMar 23, 2026

AR Learning Apps Surge in K‑12 Classrooms, Offering Immersive Education

EdTech firms are rapidly launching augmented‑reality (AR) learning apps for K‑12 students, turning static lessons into interactive experiences. The shift promises deeper comprehension of complex subjects, though schools must navigate cost and device challenges.

By Pulse
Play These PC Games to Master Coding Skills
SocialMar 23, 2026

Play These PC Games to Master Coding Skills

Best Online PC Games to learn coding: 1. Python https://t.co/fa5pPEYA7E 2. Blockchain https://t.co/mbB0IECnkg 3. Kubernetes https://t.co/lPZ59472Bj 4. Cybersecurity https://t.co/by1p4thwei 5. Javascript https://t.co/QFAOpodKav 6. Git https://t.co/5NsD5DdxFw 7. Typescript https://t.co/YXIQgZ8i19 8. SQL https://t.co/Kd8IyRjtrV 9. Mobile Coding https://t.co/QW0W3mPnj7

By Hasan Toor
Which Course Platforms Do You Want Covered?
SocialMar 22, 2026

Which Course Platforms Do You Want Covered?

Anyone looking to create a course, program, membership, basically any offer with a learning experience that's either group or has self paced elements: What platforms are you interested in? I'm doing a new YouTube series on platforms and I have...

By CM Learning Design (Learning Experience Design)
Understanding How Digital Training Enhances Healthcare Worker Perceptions of HIV Index Case Testing: A Qualitative Explanatory Analysis
NewsMar 22, 2026

Understanding How Digital Training Enhances Healthcare Worker Perceptions of HIV Index Case Testing: A Qualitative Explanatory Analysis

A cluster‑randomized trial in Malawi compared standard in‑person training with an enhanced digital training program for health care workers (HCWs) delivering HIV index case testing. The enhanced arm received 20 synchronous and asynchronous digital sessions featuring checklists, video vignettes, practice...

By Research Square – News/Updates
AI Coaching Boosts Measurable Empathy Communication Skills
SocialMar 22, 2026

AI Coaching Boosts Measurable Empathy Communication Skills

AI can help us learn hard-to-teach skills, like empathy. Preregistered study of 968 people found almost no correlation between feeling empathic & communicating empathy. But a single practice session with an AI coach made people measurably better at it https://t.co/VDtdiNpw1J...

By Ethan Mollick
Start Learning with Goals, Not Prompts, Using Kira
SocialMar 22, 2026

Start Learning with Goals, Not Prompts, Using Kira

🎯 @Kira_Learning doesn't start with a prompt. It starts with your learning goal. 📝 Define your standards and it builds a full lesson with embedded formative checks. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
Featured Teacher-Made Apps: March Madness & Cosmic Missions
SocialMar 22, 2026

Featured Teacher-Made Apps: March Madness & Cosmic Missions

Which teacher-made apps are buzzing on App Hive? Check out the current swarm of featured apps: 🏀 March Madness Proper Nouns 🚀 Cosmic Missions ⛹🏻‍♀️ March Madness Division https://t.co/fdyvOqOCyH https://t.co/JckG5lnj4Z

By Tony Vincent
Students Embrace AI Tutors, Offers Practical Classroom Advice
SocialMar 22, 2026

Students Embrace AI Tutors, Offers Practical Classroom Advice

🤖 Want insight into how students respond to AI Tutors? 🎙️ Chelsea Sterrett talks about what she has seen in her classroom. 💡 Her advice can help you prepare for your own AI journey. https://t.co/PoqTD2Iigo https://t.co/WRiltrmSdR

By Monica Burns