Announcement: AI Backend Engineer Bootcamp
Masteringbackend announced an AI Backend Engineer Bootcamp launching on April 1, 2026. The six‑week program blends core backend fundamentals with AI infrastructure, requiring 10‑15 hours per week. Participants will build a production‑ready AI‑powered backend and present a live defense in the final week. Enrollment is limited to 30 spots and includes a 38% early‑bird discount.
How the Brilla Competition Accelerated EdTech Impact in Latin America
The Brilla Competition, launched in 2025 by the RABAF Foundation and the International Centre for EdTech Impact, was the first continent‑wide edtech contest in Latin America. It drew more than 200 applications and awarded three startups $50,000 each, plus research...
Scaling Digital Learning in Public Education: What Governments and Industry Must Get Right
The International Day for Digital Learning highlights how public education has rapidly embraced digital tools after COVID‑19 forced school closures for 1.6 billion learners. By 2023 the global e‑learning market surpassed $300 billion, driven by adaptive platforms, AI analytics, and hybrid classroom...
From Data to Decision-Making: Jackson Mumey on Why Adaptive Learning Is Transforming Bar Exam Prep & Empowering Repeat Takers
Celebration Bar Review®, founded by Jackson Mumey, is reshaping bar exam preparation by combining adaptive learning technology with personalized mentorship. The platform tracks real‑time performance, reallocating study time to address individual weaknesses, especially for repeat takers. By integrating data analytics...
CYBER.ORG Offers New AI Modules for Parents, Caregivers
CYBER.ORG has introduced nine new AI education modules aimed at parents and caregivers, addressing a growing digital divide as AI becomes commonplace in K‑12 classrooms. The curriculum is tiered for ages 5‑8, middle school and high school, using familiar services...
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Need more than 3 Padlet boards? Try Unlimited Padlet for free for 60 days using my link. ( If you choose to purchase a membership after that, Padlet pays me a commission.) https://t.co/ByKFwaKTL2
Use Daylight‑Saving Shift to Start Change‑Management Course
With so many of us shifting the clock this past weekend I figure now is an ideal time to take my LinkedIn Learning course that helps you manage that change. https://t.co/7K61c7KL5F
New Jersey to Use AI to Score Standardized Writing Tests
New Jersey will deploy an artificial‑intelligence system to score most writing portions of its new adaptive statewide assessments for grades 3‑10 and high‑school juniors. The AI engine, trained on human‑scored practice tests, will automatically grade essays and short answers, flagging...
AI Tools to Reduce College Dropout Rates
Colleges are deploying artificial intelligence to curb a 30% college‑dropout rate by identifying at‑risk students early and delivering personalized support. Florida International University uses DataRobot’s machine‑learning suite to score each student’s retention probability, flagging anyone below a 70% threshold. Georgia...
Five Automation Tools to Save Teachers' Time
📚 This BONUS episode is packed with time saving ideas for teachers. ⏱️ Rich Colosi shares five tools that automate routine tasks without adding extra work. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this episode. https://t.co/TnFLLibivP
AI Broke the College Degree: Why Higher Education Matters More than Ever
Patrick Dempsey, co‑CEO of Pend AI, illustrated AI’s classroom reach during a Feb. 18 keynote, using Gemini AI to generate answers and Bubble AI to assemble a live quiz. He highlighted that students now bring AI agents into lectures, allowing the...
Whatfix Introduces AI Roleplay Training in Mirror, the only Platform Combining Adaptive AI Conversations with Real System Simulations
Whatfix has launched AI Roleplay training within its Mirror platform, merging adaptive AI‑driven conversations with high‑fidelity enterprise system simulations. The addition turns Mirror into an AI‑first training environment where customer‑facing teams can rehearse both dialogue and workflow without risk. Since...
B2B Buyers Favor Rep‑Free Experience, Rethink GTM
Learning systems developers - how are you shifting your #B2B #GTM strategy to meet potential buyers where they are? #LMS #software #productstrategy #marketing #sales #selling
AI’s Mission Evolves as Adoptions Spreads
A recent Ellucian survey of 779 college administrators shows AI is becoming mainstream in higher education, with two‑thirds reporting implementation across business units and 43% embedding AI in strategic plans. Over 60% of institutions are already funding AI projects, primarily...
Schools Regret Both Rushing AI and Lagging Behind
Still hear this justification re: AI in classrooms: “It’s out there & we can't be left behind.” Friendly challenge: which happens more often? 1. Schools regretted waiting too long to adopt a technology. 2. Schools regretted adopting a technology before they knew how...
Future AI Skills: 2026 Demand & Vendor Monetization
AI Skills Everyone Will Need In 2026, And How eLearning And HR Tech Vendors Can Monetize The Opportunity https://t.co/MW060ANJQw @elearnindustry
Graduate Programme Launched to Train ICT Specialists
Axiz and SUSE have announced a 12‑month graduate programme aimed at creating ICT specialists across sub‑Saharan Africa, with the first cohort starting in February 2026. The curriculum blends technical instruction in enterprise Linux, cloud‑native infrastructure and cybersecurity with on‑the‑job placements...
Success Stories: Medical Students Think Like Clinical Researchers
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine launched the IDEA (Independent Data Exploration and Analysis) project, a mandatory year‑long curriculum for first‑year medical students that embeds artificial‑intelligence tools into research training. Initially using ChatGPT and Claude, the program transitioned to...
Baidam Partners with Deadly Coders for First Nations IT Job Push
Baidam has signed an MOU with Indigenous‑owned not‑for‑profit Deadly Coders to create IT career pathways for First Nations students. The deal ties Baidam’s commercial recruitment success to education funding: for every ten job placements, the company will finance a $20,000...
Tech Leaders on How AI Can Help Students
Managing Director Josh Nester hosts EdTech leaders on a HEDx episode to discuss how artificial intelligence can scale student support while preserving the human connection. Participants from OES, Vygo, Stellic and ReadyTech argue that AI should enhance, not replace, personalized...
Enabling Gemini for Education Across All Malaysian Public Universities
All 20 Malaysian public universities have integrated Google Gemini for Education, extending AI‑powered tools to roughly 600,000 students and 75,000 faculty members. The Ministry of Higher Education also provisioned Google AI Pro for 40,000 lecturers and NotebookLM Enterprise for 128,000...
Build Real AI Projects, Not Prompt Tricks, for Interviews
You don’t prepare for AI engineering interviews by collecting prompt tricks or LeetCode. You prepare by building something real. Because interviews don’t reward: “I know this technique.” They reward: “I built this. Here’s how it works. Here’s what failed. Here’s what I measured. Here’s what...
Fresh Insights on AI, EdTech, and Education Leadership
🌱 March has arrived. The daffodils are trying their best, the sun is making the occasional guest appearance… and education is still moving at about 100 miles an hour. 😅 This latest newsletter rounds up what’s been catching my attention across...
Removing Transportation and Attendance Barriers for Homeless Youth
Homeless students face chronic attendance gaps, prompting districts to seek transportation solutions. A webinar featuring HopSkipDrive and SchoolHouse Connection will showcase how districts leverage the McKinney‑Vento Act and innovative rideshare models to bridge these gaps. Attendees will learn to identify...
Education Must Evolve Beyond AI‑driven Habit Formation
True but depends WHAT you want to form and habituate. If it is what AI does effortlessly and better, education needs to shift focus. The danger is that education becomes a creature of institutional habit.
Use AI to Celebrate International Women’s Week in Class
🎉 How will your students celebrate #InternationalWomensWeek? Create AI-powered presentations to: ✅ Spotlight women leaders in history ✅ Showcase student reflections on inspiring women ✅ Design interactive quizzes about women’s achievements https://t.co/M7JcguQx4w
Shadow Data in Higher Education: Governing Unsanctioned Data Before It Becomes a FERPA Problem
Higher education institutions are grappling with "shadow data"—information stored or shared outside sanctioned systems such as personal laptops, departmental drives, or unsanctioned cloud services. This hidden data layer threatens student privacy, weakens data quality, and creates compliance exposure under FERPA....
Top EdTech Blog Picks: ChatGPT, Feedback, Lesson Planning
💻 Searching for educational technology blog posts? 📖 This curated list highlights top posts on ChatGPT prompts, feedback strategies, and lesson planning tips. 🔎 Take a look at the full roundup: https://t.co/Fw2GB3DpMs
Clear Communication Is Essential AI Literacy for Students
AI doesn't read between the lines. It can't pick up on tone, & it won't ask what you actually meant. That's why teaching students to communicate clearly IS AI literacy. 💡 The stronger the input, the stronger the output: https://t.co/pcp7UUZtUq #AIinEducation #K12...
How Schools Can Keep up as AI Changes College Search
Nearly 80% of prospective students now rely on Google’s AI-generated overviews for degree information, often bypassing university websites entirely. This shift forces colleges to rethink digital visibility, ensuring that AI tools surface accurate, institution‑specific data. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and...
Collaborative Platforms Unite Schoolwide Projects and Communities
📚 In today’s episode, I’m talking with @kefalastech about organizing schoolwide projects with collaborative platforms. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this conversation. 🏫 You’ll hear ideas and stories you can adapt to bring your school community together. https://t.co/FKVq4VFRgm
Balancing AI Benefits and Risks in Corporate Learning
AI is powerful. But it's a double-edged sword. How can you make the most of #AI as a #corporatelearning asset, without being blindsided by its liabilities? @digitalchalk Marketing VP Ann Torry shares helpful advice on our blog. AI in #Training Pros/Cons: https://t.co/2kRKRkoUgb...
Groundup.ai Launches Groundup Academy to Scale Human-Centric AI for Industry 5.0
Groundup.ai has launched Groundup Academy, a free global educational ecosystem aimed at upskilling industrial workers for Industry 5.0. The program offers two tracks – Whisperer for engineers to master predictive AI and Strategist for leaders to convert machine signals into ROI...
Viral AI Chart Boosts Evidence‑Based Learning & Development
Why one of the most viral AI charts of 2026 could be best thing that ever happened to an insightful evidence-informed L&D... https://t.co/KlheRu3ZSq #learninganddevelopment #learningchangemakers
Student Podcasts Amplify Voice, Critical Thinking, Collaboration
🎙️How can student voice show up in authentic, meaningful ways? On Speech & Debate Education Day, this episode explores how student podcast projects support: • Voice and perspective • Critical thinking • Collaboration and reflection 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/7wBNkNSGhi #SpeechAndDebateEducationDay #EdChat
Just Rs 400 Cr Set Aside for Schools over 18 Months, Test Prep Is Main Business: PW’s CFO Amit Sachdeva
PhysicsWallah (PW) posted a robust Q3 FY26, with revenue jumping 34% year‑on‑year to Rs 1,082 crore and a PAT of Rs 102 crore despite one‑time costs. Paid student enrollment rose 21% to 4.4 million, and the company expects to reach five million paid learners this...
Organizing Schoolwide Projects with Collaborative Platforms with Kim Marie Kefalas – Bonus Episode with Jotform
In a bonus Jotform podcast, elementary tech teacher Kim Marie Kefalas shares how collaborative platforms can power school‑wide projects that connect classrooms, families, and community partners. She outlines practical scaffolding techniques such as student‑led roles, clear expectations, and peer‑to‑peer support to foster...
AI Won’t Shortcut Education. Unless We Let It
Pearson warns that generic AI can shortcut education, but purpose‑built AI embedded in its e‑textbooks can actually strengthen active reading. A 2024 Wharton study linked general AI use to weaker long‑term outcomes, while Pearson’s analysis of 79 million interactions showed its...
EON Reality Launches Genesis 3.0 Training Platform
EON Reality unveiled Genesis 3.0, its latest enterprise training platform. The solution adds Genesis Interact and EON Multi, delivering immersive simulation and true multi‑platform publishing for desktop, tablet and VR. It introduces a “Show Me, Train, Let Me Try, Evaluate...
Align AI with Teaching Priorities and Overcome Hesitation
📣 A new episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out now. 🛠️ Learn how to clarify AI’s place in teacher workflows and align it to instructional priorities. 💬 I also cover ways to respond to hesitation and keep dialogue productive. https://t.co/CxtPjrrldA
Legal Advocacy Group Raises Concern About AI Use in Federal Student Aid
Student Defense, a legal advocacy group, has launched a public‑interest investigation into the Trump administration’s use of artificial intelligence for federal student aid programs. The group filed 12 Freedom of Information Act requests covering AI‑driven handling of student inquiries, loan‑forgiveness...
Q&A: Tech and Policy Intersect in Education Savings Accounts
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are expanding as states seek flexible schooling options. Odyssey provides a digital‑wallet platform that processes applications, payments, and vendor vetting for ESA programs, now handling Texas’ $1 billion TEFA rollout—the largest in U.S. history. The system offers...
U.S. Department of Labor Defines 5 Key Areas of AI Literacy
The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled an AI Literacy Framework that defines five core competency areas for workers to use and evaluate generative AI responsibly. The framework outlines understanding AI principles, exploring real‑world uses, directing AI effectively, evaluating outputs, and...
Learning Curves: Meaning, Theory, And Types
Learning‑curve theory explains how proficiency rises with repeated experience, showing rapid early gains that taper as mastery approaches. Originating from early 20th‑century manufacturing and psychology, the concept now guides HR, L&D, and operations to forecast onboarding speed, training costs, and...
Boulder Valley Schools, Colo., Ban ChatGPT for Students
Boulder Valley School District blocked ChatGPT on all student devices and Wi‑Fi after safety concerns about group chats, multimedia generation, and inadequate age verification. The district is promoting MagicSchool AI, a teacher‑approved platform with built‑in guardrails. The ban received backing from...
University of Minnesota Launches AI Workforce and Innovation Hub
The University of Minnesota unveiled an artificial‑intelligence hub to serve as the campus’s central engine for AI strategy, education, and workforce development. The hub will deliver comprehensive AI curricula for students, staff, and K‑12 educators while fostering partnerships across academia,...
AI Drives Outcome‑Focused, Autonomous Strategies for Learning Vendors
Learning systems vendors - how is your #strategy shifting as #AI makes its mark? #business #lms #learningtech #productstrategy
How Dartmouth Is Rolling Out AI on Campus Faster than Other Colleges
Dartmouth College appointed an English professor as special advisor to the provost on artificial intelligence, tasking him with a campus‑wide temperature check. His report identified lingering faculty resistance but also outlined 22 actionable recommendations for AI integration. The plan includes...
Cypher Learning Names John Mazur CEO to Accelerate AI-Native Learning for Enterprises at Scale
Cypher Learning announced John Mazur as its new chief executive officer, while founder Graham Glass transitions to chief technology officer to focus on AI architecture. Mazur brings a track record of scaling SaaS firms, most recently leading Chatmeter to a...
Half of Teens Earn Online; Schools Should Teach Solo Business
teens should all be building a solo business with an assembly of new tools and agents as part of the core high school curriculum these days - can’t think of a more important and practical building block for new world...