When Does Platform Consolidation Go Too Far?
Rasmussen University replaced Blackboard with D2L, merging tutoring, feedback, analytics and content creation into a single platform. The move promises efficiency gains but deepens reliance on a vendor tied to its parent company, American Public Education. This mirrors a broader trend where institutions such as Florida Polytechnic University and the American University of Beirut streamline tech stacks to cut costs and improve user experience. However, heightened vendor concentration raises strategic and compliance risks for higher‑education providers.
STREET: Simulation Transport for Realistic Engineering Education and Training
The University of Sydney’s TransportLab has revived the STREET platform—Simulating Transportation for Realistic Engineering Education and Training—by converting its legacy Java code to modern JavaScript, allowing the suite of web‑based simulations to run directly in browsers. The collection now includes...
Z Library and the Rise of Knowledge Accessibility
Z Library, a massive digital repository, now provides instant access to millions of books and scholarly works worldwide, eroding traditional geographic and socioeconomic barriers. Its searchable platform encourages fluid, interdisciplinary reading habits, allowing users to jump from philosophy to astronomy...
DSN 2026 Free AI Classes – Cohort 3 Begins Today
The Digital Skills Nigeria (DSN) program launches Cohort 3 of its Free AI Classes on May 18, 2026, running through May 24. The six‑day, self‑paced offering is open to beginners with no prior AI or coding background and includes tracks such as Prompt Engineering,...
AI in Edu: News, Views, & Moves (May 15)
Google’s Education Impact Team unveiled the AI Educator Series, a 60‑minute kickoff that introduces 31 modular Gemini‑powered learning sessions aimed at reshaping K‑12 instruction. Parallel reports highlight English‑learner teachers wrestling with AI’s scaffolding, equity and overreliance issues, while Eric Curts’...
What a Real Microsoft Copilot Training Curriculum for Sales and Marketing Actually Looks Like
Pam Didner reveals that most Microsoft Copilot rollouts for sales and marketing stall at 10‑20% adoption because training is generic and feature‑focused. She built a 10‑module, three‑level curriculum that ties Copilot directly to real B2B use cases such as campaign...
SDSC and CENIC Develop Shared AI Infrastructure Model for California Colleges
The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) and the California education network CENIC have launched CENIC AIR, a shared artificial‑intelligence infrastructure that now serves more than 20 campuses across the UC, CSU and community‑college systems. The platform aggregates 1,044 GPUs, 14,604...
Coursera, Udemy Complete Their Merger
Coursera and Udemy have officially completed their merger, first announced in December 2025. The combined entity will generate $115 million in operating cost savings over the next two years and accelerate AI‑driven product development. Together they serve roughly 290 million...
Professors Are Disposable Now
Arizona State University quietly launched Project Atomizer, a $5‑per‑month web app that uses an AI chatbot called Atom to stitch together faculty‑generated content from Canvas into personalized learning modules. The tool creates courses without informing or compensating professors, and early...
Predictive, Personalized, Preventive in Talent Training
The article outlines an AI‑driven talent development framework that combines predictive analytics, personalized learning paths, and preventive interventions. Predictive training uses data from assessments, work history, and KPIs to spot skill gaps and at‑risk employees before problems arise. Personalized training...
3 Questions on Utilizing AI for Online Course Redesign
The University of Central Florida partnered with digital‑learning firm iDesign to overhaul 17 courses in its online RN‑to‑BSN program using iDesign’s AI‑powered Build platform. The AI scans each course for alignment with accreditation standards, accessibility, and design consistency as the...
Half of Campus Tech Leaders Question AI’s ROI
A new Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research survey of 130 campus CTOs reveals that only 29% say AI investments have met or exceeded ROI expectations, while half remain uncertain about returns. AI adoption is accelerating—41% of CTOs fear falling behind peers...
How Technology Is Changing the Way We Work and Learn
Technology has reshaped work and education, turning remote and hybrid models into permanent fixtures. Cloud‑based collaboration tools like Teams, Slack, and Asana let global teams operate in real time, fueling a thriving gig economy. Online learning platforms such as Coursera...
You're Invited to Spaced Reps, a Bi-Weekly Meeting to Level Up Your Anki Deck
Starting May 26, Eva Keiffenheim launches a bi‑weekly online session called “Spaced Reps” aimed at helping Anki users create, prune, and refine their flashcard decks. The meetings are positioned as a paid‑subscriber benefit, offering live expert guidance and peer feedback. Participants...
InvestingLive Academy Launches Essentials of Technical Analysis
investingLive has launched a new three‑hour masterclass, Essentials of Technical Analysis, on its ILAcademy platform. The course, taught by market analyst Giuseppe Dellamotta, covers price‑action reading, market structure, and disciplined risk management across four concise lessons. It targets retail traders...