Makeblock mBot2 Rover Robotics Kit Features Encoders for Accurate Motor Control
Makeblock’s mBot2 Rover Kit combines a rugged anodized‑aluminum chassis with the CyberPi ESP32‑based controller, delivering wireless connectivity, built‑in sensors, and motor encoders for precise motion. The kit supports both block‑based and Python programming via the mBlock platform, allowing learners from age 8 to advanced hobbyists to scale their projects. Comprehensive tutorials, preloaded demos, and IoT‑ready hardware make it a versatile classroom and home learning tool. Its modular design lets users expand into robotics, machine‑learning, and smart‑device integrations.
173 - Hearing Young Voices: A Conversation with Jess Bauldry, Vessela Vencheva, and Nick Todorov of EarGlasses
In this episode, hosts discuss the EarGlasses project, a student‑led podcast initiative that uses audio storytelling to explore identity, belonging, and intercultural dialogue. Guests Jess Bauldry, Vessela Vencheva, and Nick Todorov share how they combine journalism, cultural management, and technical...
AI Cuts Cost, but Quality Remains the True Metric
Many institutions have bencome self-serving but also bureaucratic and inefficient. AI reduces effort therefore time and cost. Tasks are no less sincere, authentic or credible by being done faster and cheaper. One word that is missing is quality - and...
YouTube Tips to Streamline Teaching Workflow
🎧 Listen now and take control of your planning time. This episode shares practical YouTube strategies that streamline workflows, reduce friction, and help educators focus on what matters most—learning. Dive into the conversation 👉 https://t.co/QNTo9CCpsQ #NationalTimeManagementMonth #EdTech
WEEKEND READING: Should Universities Build or Buy Their Online Education Capability?
University of the Arts London (UAL) has chosen to build an internal online‑education startup rather than partner with an external Online Programme Management (OPM) provider, investing in new commercial, production and systems teams despite a multi‑year path to breakeven. The...
EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security
EC‑Council announced its Enterprise AI Credential Suite, adding four role‑based AI certifications and an updated Certified CISO v4 program. The launch targets the estimated $5.5 trillion global AI risk exposure and a U.S. reskilling gap of 700,000 workers. It aligns with recent...
Microsoft to Train 20 Lakh Teachers in AI by 2030, Launches Initiative in Delhi
Microsoft announced its "Microsoft Elevate for Educators in India" program, aiming to train 2 million teachers across 2 lakh institutions by 2030. The rollout began in Delhi, covering 75 CM SHRI schools where educators received hands‑on training with Microsoft Copilot. Partnerships with CBSE,...
How VR and AI Improve Soft Skills Development
A recent poll shows nearly half of executives believe new graduates lack essential soft skills, prompting universities to adopt immersive technologies. At UNCG, a VR game paired with an AI mentor trains cybersecurity students to conduct audit interviews with non‑technical...
How M&A Could Reshape K-12 in 2026
The K‑12 education market is emerging from a turbulent five‑year period as funding streams and enrollment patterns begin to stabilize. Industry insiders report that education providers are now actively scouting merger and acquisition opportunities to capture growth and mitigate risk....
AI Impact Summit: Meet ‘LuSI’, the ‘Made in India’ AI-Integrated Robotic Baby Revolutionising Medical Training
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Maverick Simulation Solutions unveiled LuSI, a 2.5 kg AI‑integrated robotic newborn that replicates real‑time respiratory conditions for high‑fidelity medical training, already adopted by AIIMS, AFMC and PGI. The same event highlighted PhonePe's launch of...
AI in Edu: Signals & Moves (Feb 20, 2026)
In this episode Tom outlines three emerging signals in AI for education: the rise of agentic AI that can complete LMS tasks, the shift from optional chatbots to embedded AI feedback within grading workflows, and growing concerns about platform fatigue...
Non-Degree Credentials: Popular but Value Remains Uncertain
Non-degree credentials are surging in popularity, but are they adding value for the learners that are earning them? To dig into this question, @JSelingo and I sat down with @mattsigelman , CEO of the Burning Glass Institute, a research organization...
Beyond the Cockpit: How Virtual Reality Is Redefining Pilot Training for the H125
Airbus Helicopters and Loft Dynamics have launched a high‑fidelity virtual‑reality (VR) flight simulator for the H125, featuring a 3‑D headset, full‑scale cockpit replica, and motion‑vibration feedback. The portable system can be installed at operator sites, expanding access beyond the Marignane...
Tech Mahindra, NVIDIA Expand Project Indus with Education-Focused LLM
Tech Mahindra and NVIDIA have upgraded Project Indus with an education‑focused large language model, expanding it from 1.2 billion to 8 billion parameters. The model is tailored for Indian classrooms, delivering physics and core‑subject tutoring in Hindi and other regional languages. Built on...
Training a Diverse Workforce: Strategies for Effective Learning
Organizations are increasingly required to train multicultural teams, prompting a shift from generic programs to learner‑centric designs. Effective strategies begin with a detailed workforce analysis that captures language, education, role, and cultural expectations. Leveraging AI‑powered multilingual voiceovers, blended learning modalities,...
AI Ethics in Action: Bending the AI Curve with Nasser Jones – Bonus Episode with Jotform
Monica Burns hosts a podcast with Nasser Jones, founder of the nonprofit Bending the AI Curve, to discuss practical AI ethics for education. The conversation highlights how bias, access disparities, and an overabundance of AI tools can widen the digital...
Onboarding in the Metaverse: Does VR Improve Retention?
Companies are replacing static video onboarding with immersive VR experiences to improve new‑hire retention. By building digital twins of offices, adding spatial audio, and gamifying compliance, firms create memorable, interactive training that accelerates cultural integration. Early adopters such as Accenture,...
AI Is Different From Other Ed Tech. Here's How (Opinion)
Larry Ferlazzo’s opinion piece highlights the stark polarization surrounding AI in education, contrasting fears of runaway artificial general intelligence with skepticism about its practical value. He urges educators to claim agency rather than passively accept tech‑driven mandates. Ferlazzo proposes four...
AI Eliminates Social Friction for Introverts
This image hits closer to home than I expected. I’m an introvert. For years, that meant friction. AI didn’t change my personality. It removed the friction. Here’s what that looks like in practice: 1. Speech-to-speech: Thinking out loud without pressure → Example: ChatGPT voice mode...
FETC26: Modernizing Ed Tech in the Post-Pandemic Era
At the recent Future of Education Technology Conference, SETDA executive director Julia Fallon warned that the expiration of pandemic‑era emergency relief is forcing K‑12 districts to shift from crisis‑driven spending to sustainable ed‑tech modernization. She highlighted the need to rethink...
Transforming Corporate Training with Skippz: A Bright Alternative to Kaltura
Skippz positions itself as a modern, cost‑effective alternative to Kaltura for corporate training, offering unlimited video hosting, interactive learning tools, and AI‑driven accessibility. The platform tackles common pain points such as storage caps, static content, complex administration, and global delivery...
Meta’s VR Metaverse Is Ditching VR
Meta announced Horizon Worlds will become “almost exclusively mobile,” ending its dual‑VR‑and‑mobile strategy. The shift follows a 10% cut to Reality Labs staff, closure of three VR studios, and the halt of new content for the Supernatural fitness app. By...
Digital Holistic Student Supports Initiative Aims to Improve How Colleges Use Technology to Support Students
The Gates Foundation‑backed Digital Holistic Student Supports initiative unites Achieving the Dream, DataKind, and MDRC to redesign how colleges use technology for student success. Six access‑oriented institutions receive $500,000 grants to co‑create digital roadmaps, unified data systems, and predictive analytics...
Simulations Aim to Prepare Superintendents to Handle Political Controversies
Superintendents are confronting increasingly political challenges, yet most leadership programs overlook this dimension. Harvard’s Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader, unveiled at the AASA conference, introduces case studies and upcoming interactive simulations to fill the gap. The simulations, co‑developed with...
Florida Legislature Advances 'AI Bill of Rights' For K-12
Florida Senate advanced a sweeping AI Bill of Rights, adding education provisions that require schools to notify parents before granting AI tool access and to honor opt‑out requests. The bill defines "AI instructional tools" as a separate regulatory category and...
North Carolina District Interested in Online Learning Platform; Arizona System to Buy Supplemental English Language Development Resources
A North Carolina school district has issued a request for proposals to acquire an online learning platform, while an Arizona district is seeking supplemental English language development (ELD) resources. Simultaneously, a Virginia district is soliciting a school utilization study to...
Ice Maze: A Free Game That Makes English Learning Fun
Ice Maze is a free, browser‑based puzzle game that teaches English sentence structure through colour‑coded semantics. Developed by James Abela of Garden International School, the game lets students navigate a rabbit through mazes, collecting words to form grammatically correct sentences....
Echo360 Partners with Exxat to Advance Skills-Based Learning
Echo360 announced a partnership with Exxat to extend its AI‑powered video assessment tool, GoReact, into experiential education programs worldwide. The collaboration leverages an LTI integration that lets institutions blend skill practice, observation, and feedback across healthcare and human services curricula....
AI Scribes Should Aid Notes, Not Replace Trainee Assessments
Should residents and med students get access to AI scribes? Or does it risk critically de-skilling them? My 7 thoughts: 1/ Students are increasingly using scribes in all aspects of their life. I’m not in school anymore but I suspect many...
Keltbray Targets AI and Data Skills with Multiverse
Keltbray has partnered with upskilling platform Multiverse to enroll 25 employees in Level 3 AI‑Powered Productivity and Data & Insights courses. The training focuses on generative AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and on turning raw data into actionable business insights. Keltbray...
Free Resources Replace Costly Bootcamps—Discipline Is Key
You don't need a bootcamp to become a data analyst. Everything you need is free: Excel/SQL/Python/Power BI tutorials — YouTube SQL practice — SQLZoo, LeetCode, HackerRank Datasets for portfolio projects — Kaggle, data.gov, Google Dataset Search Resume feedback — Reddit (r/datascience, r/resumes), LinkedIn communities Interview prep...
MTN SA Foundation Invests in Youth With ICT Learnership Programme
MTN SA Foundation, together with Helios Towers and Datacomb Development Hub, has launched a 12‑month ICT Learnership Programme aimed at transitioning South African youth from digital training to paid employment. The initiative expands on the foundation’s Digital Skills for Digital...
OpenClaw: What Teachers Need To Know
OpenClaw is a free, open‑source AI agent that runs on a user’s computer, promising greater privacy than cloud‑based alternatives. Early adopters, especially tech‑savvy teachers, report that it outperforms rivals like Google Auto Browse in research and lesson‑plan summarization, though its...
Stratasys Introduces Multi-Material 3D Printed Anatomical Model Preset for Dental Training
Stratasys has launched a multi‑material 3D‑printed dental anatomical model preset using its PolyJet technology, enabling realistic, customizable training devices. The preset defines material ratios and distribution patterns to consistently mimic bone, teeth, nerves, and soft tissue. Models can be personalized...
UKG and Ellucian Announce Strategic Higher Education Technology Partnership
UKG and Ellucian announced a strategic partnership that links UKG’s Workforce Operating Platform with Ellucian’s ERP and student information systems. The integration enables real‑time data exchange, streamlined workforce operations, and AI‑driven insights for faculty, staff, and student employees. Mutual customers,...
What if Colleges Experimented at the Edges?
Higher education faces mounting pressure from rising costs, waning public trust, AI disruption, and a striking 25% first‑year student attrition rate. Researchers like Bob Zemsky argue the solution lies in product innovation, championing three‑year degree programs that are already being...
VR Training Expands Access and Elevates Standards for SMART Apprenticeships
International Training Institute (ITI) partnered with Interplay Learning to deliver VR‑based apprenticeship training across SMART JATC facilities nationwide. The immersive simulations enable small training centers, some with as few as ten apprentices, to provide hands‑on experience comparable to large labs....
3 AI Fears in Higher Education
Across U.S. campuses, AI adoption is prompting unease rather than excitement, as leaders, faculty, and students grapple with rapid change. Students in computer‑science tracks fear AI will erode future job prospects, while staff worry about automation replacing knowledge‑work roles. Educators...
How Universities Can Rise to the Challenge of an Unpredictable Future Workplace
Universities UK launched the Future Universities campaign to align higher education with a rapidly changing labour market. Government forecasts predict that by 2035, 88% of new jobs will require graduate‑level skills, creating a need for more than 11 million additional graduates....
AI-Driven Reading Strategies Boost Comprehension Across All Subjects
📖 Reading strategies matter in every classroom, not only language arts. 🎧 This post highlights seven AI-supported ideas for engaging students with text. 🧠 You’ll see practical examples tied to comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. https://t.co/wbBHRu0pke
Do Teachers Have the Skills to Use AI? New Test Aims to Find Out
ETS’s Futurenav Adapt AI test, a 30‑minute assessment, gauges teachers’ ability to recognize, ethically navigate, evaluate, and apply generative AI in classrooms. The test, piloted with 75 secondary teachers, delivers individual and district‑level dashboards of strengths, gaps, and equity concerns....
Remote Learning Still a Work in Progress at Buffalo Schools
Buffalo Schools are increasingly relying on remote‑learning days to meet New York’s 180‑day requirement amid severe winter weather and a compressed academic calendar. District officials cite safety, but teachers, parents, and students uniformly express frustration with the ad‑hoc approach. Device...
Active Learning Classrooms Foster Collaboration Among Students
Universities nationwide are replacing traditional lectures with active‑learning classrooms that emphasize student interaction and technology‑enhanced collaboration. Cornell University’s Center for Teaching Innovation, which began in 2012, now reaches more than 10,000 students each year, while roughly eight in ten higher‑education...
NYC Parents Want Career Aptitude Assessments for All High Schoolers
NYC parents, through the Citywide Council on High Schools, have passed a resolution urging the Education Department to implement career aptitude assessments for all ninth‑ and eleventh‑grade students. The proposal argues that standardized, research‑based tools can help students—especially those from...
Open‑Source Motion Capture Using Cheap Webcams
A fully open source mocap system that works with cheap webcams: The FreeMoCap Project A free-and-open-source, hardware-and-software-agnostic, minimal-cost, research-grade, motion capture system and platform for decentralized scientific research, education, and training: https://lnkd.in/dEzJdTBK —- Weekly robotics and AI insights. Subscribe free:...
Why District Leaders Are Rethinking Education Research and Policy
District leaders are confronting tighter budgets and limited margins for error, prompting a shift toward embedding education research and development (R&D) directly into district operations. Initiatives like Digital Promise's League of Innovative Schools provide real‑time data tools and collaborative networks...
Skills-Focussed Indian Business School Set for University Status
Master’s Union, a Gurugram‑based business and technology school, has received a Letter of Intent from the Haryana government to become a state private university. The institution plans to open a 10‑acre, LEED‑certified campus in phases, with the first phase slated...
Driving STEM Innovation Through Robotics
#STEM #STEAM #ROBOT #Robotics #Engineering #Professor https://lnkd.in/gpS6XHpa
Designing AI-Ready Assessments with Evidence-Centered Design and UDL
The Architecture of Ability: How Evidence-Centered Design and UDL Can Shape AI-Era Assessment https://t.co/ejyIwHVG7I @Getting_Smart
Unlock Student Thinking with Short Video Assessments
🎥 One week until my free formative assessment webinar. 📊 We’ll look at how short student videos reveal thinking, misconceptions, and confidence levels. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @screenpalapp to share these classroom ready strategies. https://t.co/5oBUIzPpFR