Know What's Happening in EdTech
Know What's Happening in EdTech
Thai institution Khon Kaen Business School has joined TradingView’s Educational Partner program. The partnership grants KKBS students access to TradingView’s advanced analytical tools, interactive charts, and a global trading community. KKBS, accredited by AACSB and AAPBS, aims to blend academic theory with real‑world market data. The collaboration underscores TradingView’s expanding network of educational partners worldwide.
Microsoft and UNAIDS have launched Empower+, a free AI and digital‑skills platform for adolescent girls across 21 African countries. The service blends foundational digital literacy, introductory artificial‑intelligence training, and HIV‑prevention content, and is accessible via mobile devices in multiple local...
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 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...
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...
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 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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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...
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...
📚 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
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 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...
Learning systems developers - how are you shifting your #B2B #GTM strategy to meet potential buyers where they are? #LMS #software #productstrategy #marketing #sales #selling
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...
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...
AI Skills Everyone Will Need In 2026, And How eLearning And HR Tech Vendors Can Monetize The Opportunity https://t.co/MW060ANJQw @elearnindustry
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
🌱 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...
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...
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.
🎉 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
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....
💻 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
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...
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...
📚 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
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 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...
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
🎙️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
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...
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...
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 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...
📣 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
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...
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...
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‑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 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...
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,...
Learning systems vendors - how is your #strategy shifting as #AI makes its mark? #business #lms #learningtech #productstrategy
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...
