Is Anthropic Building Rwanda’s AI Future — or Its Dependence?
Anthropic signed a three‑year memorandum of understanding with Rwanda to deploy its Claude AI tools in health and education, offering developer access and training for public‑sector coders. Rwanda’s ICT minister touts the deal as a boost for national AI capacity, while scholars warn it could cement vendor lock‑in and limit domestic technology development. Critics highlight the lack of disclosed terms, potential data‑privacy risks, and the need for local computing infrastructure. The partnership underscores a broader African debate over foreign AI collaborations versus sovereign tech ecosystems.
On‑Demand Tools Transform Teacher Professional Development
📚 This episode focuses on the future of teacher learning and what schools can do today. ⏱️ Naomi Church explains how on demand tools can make PD more realistic for busy educators. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this...
Anthropic Offers Free AI Mastery Courses with Certificates
In case you were living under a rock this weekend, Anthropic has launched free courses to master AI with certificates for $0.00 → https://t.co/AvC7x0FuxS https://t.co/xv990hlLj6
NJIT to Launch Expanded AI and Cybersecurity Workforce Training in Partnership with Verizon
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) announced an expanded workforce development program in partnership with Verizon, launching in early April. The grant‑backed initiative offers no‑cost training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and core IT skills to eligible New Jersey residents. Participants...
How L&D Leaders Can Build AI Literacy to Stay Competitive in the Future of Work
Learning and Development leaders must acquire AI literacy to remain competitive as artificial intelligence reshapes how work is performed. Over half of L&D professionals already view AI as a strategic advantage, but the goal is to enhance learning effectiveness, not...
Smart Spending: Inexpensive Strategies for IT Professional Development in Higher Education
Higher‑education IT leaders can sustain staff growth despite tight budgets by adopting low‑cost professional‑development tactics. Strategies include carving out dedicated learning time, crafting individual development plans, and leveraging free online courses, vendor training, and internal mentoring circles. Emphasizing a culture...
AI Upskilling Platform Ivee Raises $1m Seed Round Backed by Steven Bartlett
Ivee, an AI‑focused upskilling platform, announced a $1 million seed round. The round was led by entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett, with participation from Social Impact Enterprises. Ivee plans to use the capital to broaden its curriculum and help jobseekers master...
What Is Authoring? Meaning, Tools, And Role In eLearning
Authoring in enterprise learning is the structured creation of digital training experiences, distinct from simple content writing or publishing. Organizations use standalone, cloud‑based, or LMS‑integrated authoring systems to build interactive, SCORM/xAPI‑compliant courses. The rise of self‑authoring models lets subject‑matter experts...
Modern Parenting Means Apps for Sports, School and More. Where Is the Data Going?
California Assemblymember Dawn Addis is championing AB 1159, a bill that would tighten privacy protections for K‑12 and college students by closing loopholes in the state’s 2014 education data law and restricting AI companies’ use of student information. The proposal...
Tech, Mobile, AI Unlock Learning in Developing Nations
Technology + mobile adoption + AI is creating unprecedented learning opportunities in third-world regions https://t.co/YSWxJxVRtR
Tech Toolbox: NotebookLM
Forma LMS is a free, open‑source learning management system designed for organizations seeking cost‑effective training solutions. It allows administrators to create custom e‑learning environments, upload courses, and track learner progress with detailed reporting. The platform supports SCORM content, integrates with...
Safety Training Elevated
Interactive, scenario‑based e‑learning is proving far more effective than passive safety instruction for protecting performers. A recent Gartner survey found that 82 % of sales leaders believe sales enablement content must evolve dramatically to meet future revenue goals. In response, GE...
Duolingo Grows, But Users Disliked Increased Ads and Subscription Pushes. Stock Plummets Again
Duolingo reported a strong fourth‑quarter performance, with daily active users climbing to 52.7 million, paid subscribers up 28% to 12.2 million, and revenue reaching $282.9 million, marking a 35% year‑over‑year increase. The company also celebrated crossing the $1 billion annual revenue threshold for the...
What Is A Boot Camp Program? Definition, Benefits And eLearning Applications
A learning boot camp is an intensive, short‑term program that delivers specific skills through immersive, performance‑based instruction. The model emphasizes time‑bound structure, cohort collaboration, continuous feedback, and measurable outcomes, distinguishing it from traditional, theory‑heavy training. Organizations adopt eLearning boot camps...
Seven AI Tools to Boost Student Reading
📖 Text shows up everywhere, from science articles to primary sources. 🎧 In this post, I outline seven ways AI can support students as readers. 🧠 The ideas include audio, quizzes, organizers, and interactive experiences. https://t.co/wbBHRu0pke
Purpose Drives Design: Functions of a Statewide Longitudinal Data System
Statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS) can boost education and workforce outcomes, but designs vary based on intended functions—public reporting, research analytics, and individual support. The brief by Stefaan Verhulst explains how policymakers can align system architecture, governance, and legal frameworks...
Classiq and SKKU’s QCenter Launch Quantum Software Education Initiative in Korea
Classiq and Sungkyunkwan University’s Quantum Information Research Support Center (QCenter) signed an MOU to launch a quantum software education program in South Korea. The partnership hosted Korea’s first public training on Classiq’s Qmod platform, drawing 50 participants from industry, academia,...
Create Student Timelines Celebrating Women’s History Month
🎊 Will you celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with us? 📲 Visualize the journeys of incredible women throughout history with these digital tools to create timelines with your students 📌 Get started today https://t.co/FqHUrVMIYy
AI in EdTech: Disrupting Traditional Teaching Models in India and Abroad
Artificial intelligence has moved from experimental to mainstream in education, powering tools that personalize learning for over 300 million Indian students and millions worldwide. Adaptive platforms are delivering 20‑30% gains in comprehension by tailoring content to individual behavior and test results....
Google Rolls Out AI Upgrades: New Models, Tools, Education
This week we had a BUNCH of updates 🍌🍌 Here’s what we announced: — Nano Banana 2, our SoTA image generation model, which you can use to generate images with real-world knowledge, add text in many languages, and bring your most...
AI Readiness: It's Not Just About Product Innovation
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering K‑12 classrooms, with vendors touting personalized tutoring, automated feedback, and teacher‑time savings. While product innovation dominates headlines, districts are confronting deeper readiness issues such as data privacy, infrastructure capacity, and staff expertise. The article argues...
AI Isn’t the Real Threat to Special Education (Opinion)
Dawn Fleming‑Kendall argues that the biggest threat to special education is an overwhelmed system, not artificial intelligence. She points to chronic caseloads, staffing shortages, and excessive paperwork driving teachers out of the field. The author highlights Ohio’s move toward AI...
New Mexico District Looking for High-Dosage Tutoring; Illinois System to Buy Content Filter Tool
A New Mexico school district has issued a request for proposals seeking high‑dosage, high‑impact tutoring services. Meanwhile, an Illinois school system is soliciting bids for a combined content‑filtering and classroom‑management solution. A district in West Virginia is also looking to...
An AU-Endorsed Reskilling Drive Is Expanding Into South Africa
The African Union‑backed Reskilling Revolution Africa has entered Phase Two in South Africa, partnering the Womandla Foundation with IBM SkillsBuild and the International Association of Volunteer Effort. The program targets women and young people, offering free AI, cybersecurity, green‑skill and entrepreneurship...
How AI Transcript Evaluation Automates GPA Re-Calculations and Curriculum Matching
Transcript evaluation remains a manual bottleneck in higher‑education admissions despite widespread digital upgrades. Rising application volumes, diverse grading systems, and sophisticated fraud increase pressure on lean admissions teams. AI‑driven platforms like TruEnroll™ now extract structured course data from PDFs, automate...
Duolingo’s Free‑user Push Stalls as MAU Drops
In Q3, $DUOL management emphasized a strategic shift toward expanding the free-user base to strengthen long-term monetization. Experimentation was positioned around prioritizing DAU growth over short-term revenue optimization. However, Q4 trends show moderation. DAU growth is now expected to slow to...
CcHUB EdTech Fellowship Returns with $100,000 Equity-Free Funding
Co‑creation HUB (CcHUB) and the Mastercard Foundation have opened applications for the fourth cohort of the EdTech Fellowship in Nigeria. Twelve early‑stage startups will receive $100,000 in equity‑free funding and a 12‑month incubation program that includes mentorship, technical support, and...
Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
In this episode, Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, and their panel dissect the accelerating impact of AI on the labor market, highlighting concerns that automation is displacing jobs across sectors. They also unpack recent developments: the Pentagon’s legal clash with Anthropic,...
Arduino, Qualcomm Bring On-Device AI and Robotics Learning to Indian School Systems
Arduino and Qualcomm, through Get Set Learn, are launching a K‑12 program that brings on‑device AI, robotics, and physical computing to Indian classrooms. The initiative replaces cloud‑centric tools with edge‑enabled hardware, allowing students to build and test intelligent systems locally....
Anthropic Launches Free, Comprehensive AI Curriculum
Anthropic has quietly dropped a massive curriculum of free courses covering the entire AI ecosystem The syllabus is STACKED 🔥 → Claude Code: CLI automation for your workflow → MCP Mastery: building custom tools and resources in Python → API: a complete guide to...
AI Speeds up Specific, Timely Teacher Feedback
💡 World Compliment Day is a reminder that specific, timely feedback matters AI can help you share it faster—without losing your teacher voice: • Draft feedback comments • Plan next steps • Save time during busy weeks 👉 Read now: https://t.co/Bw2SIXzUNp #EdTech #EdChat #WorldComplimentDay
February’s Epic Learning Content: VFX, 2D Animation, and Digital Twins
Epic Games rolled out its February learning catalog on Unreal Engine, spotlighting three new content tracks: visual effects (VFX), 2D animation, and digital twins. The release adds twelve VFX tutorials, a multi‑part 2D animation series, and a digital‑twin module that...
AI Transforming 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/pfzAdax4dB
Five Free Tools to Simplify Classroom Planning
📚 Want to streamline planning and classroom routines with simple tech tools? ⏱️ This episode features five low or no cost options from Rich Colosi. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share these time saving tips. https://t.co/TnFLLibivP
In Indiana, New State Controls Create Challenges — and Opportunities — for Vendors
Indiana has introduced new state‑level controls that shift K‑12 spending authority from individual districts to the state education department. The policy enforces standardized curricula, centralized purchasing platforms, and stricter reporting on vendor performance. While vendors now face added compliance hurdles,...
Turn Unemployment Into AI Mastery Through Hands‑on Coding
The fastest way to upskill to ai is to get fired, become unemployed and learn to vibe code apps and get addicted to building.
Equipping Students for AI Age with Integrity
📚 New bonus episode with Nasser Jones, founder of Bending the AI Curve. 🧠 We talk about preparing all students for the age of AI with integrity and responsibility. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this conversation. https://t.co/8PuatG4Bt4
Amid Boston’s Life Sciences Boom, an Unusual Alliance Orchestrates Technician Training
Boston’s life‑sciences sector is adding thousands of well‑paying technician positions that often don’t require a four‑year degree. To address the fragmented training ecosystem, the city funded the Life Sciences Career Alliance with $4.7 million, appointing Year Up United as the coordinating...
Prioritize Evaluation Skills Over AI Tools in Learning
Skills Before Tools: Evaluation and Judgment for Student-Led Learning with AI Now streaming ⤵️ Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/ckBf1bF86l Spotify: https://t.co/YrTvDwbdLw #edtech #aiineducation
Gen.G Partners With ASU’s GAME School
Gen.G has teamed up with Arizona State University’s GAME School to launch a joint talent pipeline for creative‑technology careers in Los Angeles. The partnership will deliver a Gen.G Gaming Career Summer Camp for high‑school and college students, featuring weekly modules,...
Ultimate Game Development & 3D Artist Tool Humble Bundles
Humble has launched two new bundles aimed at game developers and 3D artists: the Ultimate Game Development Courses Bundle and the JRO 3D Artist Tools Bundle. The courses tier ranges from a $2 entry level covering Blender basics to a...
Turn Training Into a Profit Center with LMS
NEW: If you've ever 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 Does an #LMS Help?" ➡️https://t.co/VASisNr2s6...
MasterClass Is Working With OpenAI to Build a Business School for the AI Era
MasterClass, OpenAI, and the University of Chicago Booth School have launched MasterClass Executive, an AI‑powered, 12‑week alternative to traditional MBA programs. Priced at $2,500, the cohort‑based course blends Zoom lessons, AI tutoring, and in‑person sessions on Booth’s campus. Applicants face...
10 Lessons L&D Leaders Learned While Scaling Learning Programs
Learning and Development leaders discovered that scaling programs is far more complex than simply adding courses or users. They found that relevance, automation, and personalization outweigh sheer content volume, and that technology must be paired with clear processes and governance....
Finance Magnates Launches FM Academy, Supporting CySEC CPD & Training
Finance Magnates has launched FM Academy, a compliance‑focused training platform for fintech professionals and regulated firms, centered on CySEC CPD and AML education. The service offers structured online lessons, interactive assessments, and downloadable digital certificates that can be verified for...
Top 4 Online Schools Redefining Education for the Digital Generation
India’s online schooling sector is diversifying beyond simple video lectures, with four platforms showcasing distinct pedagogical models. Vikalp India pioneers experiential learning through physical kits and small batches, while The World Ecademy offers a globally oriented curriculum that stresses communication...
3 Questions for 2U’s Jihan Quail
Jihan Quail rejoined 2U as global head of growth, citing the firm’s disciplined leadership and timing amid higher‑education turbulence. Her stint at Pathstream and Honor Education gave her a panoramic view of the ed‑tech ecosystem, informing a refreshed partnership strategy....
Texas’ Bluebonnet Curriculum Faces Scrutiny as State Board of Education Takes Up 4,100 Corrections
Texas Education Agency received preliminary approval to make over 4,100 corrections to its in‑house Bluebonnet Learning curriculum. The bulk of changes are minor, but include more than 1,000 image copyright replacements and factual errors, prompting board members to label the...
Australia: Embedding Digital Health in Tertiary Healthcare Degrees
Australia has launched the Digital Health Train the Trainer Toolkit, a national resource designed to help tertiary educators embed digital health competencies into health‑related degree programmes. Developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency with the Australian Council of Senior Academic...
AI Teaching Assistants Provide Extra Support for Faculty and Students
Fort Hays State University piloted an AI teaching assistant that ingests course syllabi and assignments to answer student queries and give formative feedback. Faculty report a lighter workload while students value 24/7, course‑specific support. Parallel pilots at the University of...