From Compliance to Companion: How One District Built an AI Culture That Puts Students First
Franklin Township Schools in Indiana transformed AI from a compliance checklist into a learning companion. Director of Technology Integration Nadine led a year‑long professional‑development program to demystify large language models before any classroom rollout. The district piloted SchoolAI with special‑education and English‑language‑learner students, delivering real‑time tutoring, thesis assistance, and instant Punjabi translation. Superintendent Dr. Chase Huotari now frames AI safety as a design challenge, emphasizing possibilities over fear.
AI Boosts Productivity, Diminishing the Edge of Extensive Education
Real evidence, in good randomised trial, that AI raises productivity and that a long and expensive education is of little advantage. The point is that AI is doing a lot of the work, so levelling the playing field. AI doesn't...
UNICEF’s Learning Cabinet and EdTech for Good
UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub unveiled its EdTech for Good initiative and the Learning Cabinet during a February 3 webinar hosted by the International Centre for EdTech Impact. The Learning Cabinet is an online repository that vets EdTech tools for...
KillerCoda Offers Real‑World, Hands‑On DevOps Practice
I recently discovered KillerCoda. It’s a DevOps learning platform focused on hands-on, scenario-based practice. If you’re learning DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux, Git, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, or cloud-native tools — or preparing for certifications like CKA / CKS — this can be really useful. It...
AI Shrinks Education Skill Gap by 75% on Tasks
New randomized experiment shows AI narrows skill gaps. We found this among talent levels at the same job, but this paper looks at education. They find that AI reduces the gap between more & less educated people on a business...
Beyond Teacher Tools: Exploring AI for Student Success
Education technology firm TrekAi hosted a webinar highlighting the shift from teacher‑focused AI tools to student‑centered solutions. By allowing students to interact freely with AI during independent study, the platform captures authentic comprehension gaps and organic questions, generating real‑time actionable...
Earn a Certificate with Google’s 7 AI Courses
These seven Google AI courses are a masterclass. They take you from writing simple prompts to building working web apps with no code. Best part? You earn a certificate at the end 🔥 Here are the direct links to get started 🧵↓ https://t.co/jWIxRp4V4O
AI-Powered Reader's Theater Boosts Fluency and Engagement
📖 Reader's Theater + AI = A powerful combo for #TellAFairyTaleDay Boost fluency 🗣️ Enhance comprehension 🧠 Foster a love of reading 💖 ✨ Bring the magic to your classroom, here's how: https://t.co/0vompvYyak
New AI Agent Logs Directly Into College Platform Canvas to Do Your Homework for You
Companion.AI unveiled "Einstein," an autonomous AI agent that logs into Canvas, watches lectures, writes essays, participates in discussions and submits assignments on a student’s behalf. The startup markets the tool as a full virtual computer that can perform any browser‑based...
Teach Tools, Not Just “Just Say No,” Says Founders
“Just say no” isn’t the way to go, argue the founders of the Commons App, Shannon Godfrey and Julia Gustafson. When it comes to educating kids on risk factors like substance use and sexual health, we ensure that students have...
Educate.ie Launches EdPal, a Digital Learning Platform Built for Irish Classrooms
Educate.ie has introduced EdPal, a digital learning platform tailored for Irish post‑primary classrooms. The solution combines lesson delivery, student engagement and assessment, and is pre‑populated with curriculum‑aligned ebooks from Educate.ie’s own catalogue. Developed through direct teacher collaboration, EdPal is being...
AI Era Demands Unbundled, Accelerated Learning Ecosystem
Looking forward to joining leaders from @Georgetown, @Coursera, and @FuturoHealth at @ACEducation Experience 2026 for Unbundled, Accelerated, Aligned: The New Learning Ecosystem — a conversation that feels especially timely in the AI age, where new skills required to stay competitive...
AND Digital Partners with HowNow to Boost Consultant Capability
AND Digital partnered with skills‑first learning platform HowNow in early 2023 to streamline its learning and development operations. By integrating LinkedIn Learning and creating practice‑specific pathways, the firm cut content curation time by roughly 50% and slashed onboarding administration by...
Savvy Games Group Signs MoU with AUBH to Strengthen Student Training in Games and Interactive Entertainment
Savvy Games Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the American University of Bahrain under its Savvy Academy talent‑development program. The MoU will enable Media and Design students to undertake internships, studio visits and hands‑on projects that mirror professional...
DfE Seeks Partner for Development of AI-Powered Tutoring Tools for Disadvantaged Students
The UK Department for Education (DfE) is issuing a £1.8 million contract to develop AI‑powered tutoring tools aimed at disadvantaged pupils. The procurement, expected to be awarded by May, will run for nearly three years with a possible one‑year extension. Up...
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[Industry News] GameSkills Confirms First Expert Line-Up for 2026 European Studio Training Programme
GameSkills, the Creative Europe MEDIA‑backed initiative, has announced the first lineup of experts for its 2026 European Studio Training Programme. The remote curriculum, running April‑November 2026, will feature specialists in AI, accessibility, sustainability, design, and market strategy, culminating in an in‑person summit...
The BYOAI Trap
The 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey reveals that AI interest has peaked, yet practitioners are increasingly using personal, unmanaged AI tools to meet “doing more with less” pressures. Over 40,000 words of respondent commentary highlight rising concerns about redundancies and...
AI Turns Cognitive Labor From Scarce to Abundant
Human intelligence has historically been economically valuable because it was scarce. Productivity systems, from professional hierarchies to wages, capital allocation and taxation, were structured around the limited supply of human cognitive labour. That constraint is now loosening. Artificial intelligence gives us...
Google Commits Major AI Investment for Teachers
Exclusive: New Google Partnership a ‘Sizable Investment’ in AI for Teachers - my latest for @The74 (link in first comment) https://t.co/lQsA79rTiH
Safeguarding the Art of Lecturing in an AI Age
University lecturers are increasingly seeing their own teaching materials uploaded into AI tutoring tools without permission. While AI can provide valuable one‑to‑one support, it also learns from lecture slides, recordings and practice questions, potentially reproducing content and even the lecturer’s...
Side‑by‑side Assessments Simplify Grading Overload
🤦♀️ Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of traditional grading? Breathe easier by exploring the advantages of SIDE-BY-SIDE assessments: https://t.co/5FQJEgiMw4 #edchat #ukedchat #k12 https://t.co/WzTvtSk7qx
HEDx Future Universities Alliance
HEDx has announced a new Future Universities Alliance linking Australian and New Zealand institutions. The launch was highlighted on a podcast featuring Duke University’s global strategy head Noah Pickus and education researcher Rose Luckin. The partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation,...
10 Ways L&D Leaders Are Reducing Dependency On IT Using No-Code Tools
Learning and Development leaders are turning to no‑code platforms to eliminate bottlenecks caused by IT backlogs. By using visual workflow builders, automated actions, and drag‑and‑drop portal designers, they can launch, update, and scale learning experiences in real time. The approach...
AI Is Changing Nursing Education and Raising New Graduate Expectations
AI is reshaping nursing education, prompting curricula to incorporate AI documentation, simulation, and analytics tools. Hospitals face acute staffing gaps, with 25% of new nurses leaving within a year and a projected shortage of 63,700 RNs by 2030. Universities are...
Bold, Humble Innovation Tackles Humanity’s Toughest Challenges
I am deeply honored to be included in the inaugural Forbes 250: America’s Greatest Innovators list. Innovation is rarely a straight line, nor an easy journey. Whether it was democratizing education at Coursera or now redefining drug discovery at insitro...
China Leads AI in Higher Education, West Lags
Chinese use of AI in HE - way in advance of anything I've seen elsewhere. In West, assessment tail still wagging the dogs. https://t.co/cO1Muebk1B
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...
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...
Timely, Specific Feedback Boosts Collaboration with AI Prompts
📣 Feedback is more useful when it is timely and specific. 💬 My post includes prompts to speed up comments and quick checks. 🧠 You bring the expertise, the chatbot helps with wording. https://t.co/eqoKvCsrmV
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...
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
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...