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Portuguese telecom operator Nos has converted the João Gonçalves Zarco School in Matosinhos into an immersive educational hub, branding it a “school of the future.” The initiative equips classrooms with advanced interactive technology that lets students virtually travel to the Earth’s core or explore ocean depths. The project, highlighted by Executive Digest, serves as a pilot for curriculum‑enhanced digital learning. Nos aims to showcase how telecom infrastructure can power next‑generation education in Portugal.
Developers increasingly rely on AI‑generated code, often ending up with functional but opaque projects—a phenomenon dubbed “vibe coding.” This knowledge gap hampers troubleshooting, maintenance, and team collaboration. Zara Zhang’s open‑source tool codebase‑to‑course offers a single‑command solution that transforms any repository into...
Serial entrepreneur Joe Liemandt, founder of Trilogy Software and ESW Capital, has launched Alpha School with a $1 billion investment in AI‑driven learning. The model delivers two hours of personalized AI instruction each day, allowing students to master material before moving...
Litmos released the “From Ladder to Lattice” report highlighting an emerging “AI ceiling” in workforce development. While 80.5% of HR leaders say they prioritize skills‑based growth, only 28.5% report AI‑driven learning shortening promotion timelines. Employees feel their newly acquired capabilities...
Westgate Resorts, after acquiring VI Resorts’ portfolio and nearly tripling its footprint, replaced its home‑grown learning management system with Schoox, an AI‑driven LMS built for frontline staff. The new platform shifted training from paper and a fragmented system to a...
The University of California, San Diego has launched a program that gives undergraduate students direct access to Expanse, the university’s 5‑petaflop supercomputer. Partnering the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences with the San Diego Supercomputer Center, the initiative integrates...
NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Emtrain, a leader in workplace compliance and culture training. The deal adds Emtrain’s behavioral‑science‑driven HR compliance, ethics, and inclusion courses to NINJIO’s existing platform. Together they offer video‑based modules...
Tenor, an AI‑driven leadership development platform, has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 World’s Most Innovative Companies list. The company’s solution combines voice‑AI role‑plays, personalized coaching, and real‑time feedback to help managers improve performance. Fast Company’s editors selected Tenor after...
The UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub has unveiled the Blue Unicorn portfolio, a cohort of seven EdTech solutions aimed at closing foundational learning gaps for over 100 million children. Independent research partner ICEI will evaluate these tools in six pilot countries—Egypt,...
Ericsson has partnered with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to embed its Ericsson Educate program into depa’s Digital Skills Roadmap, offering free AI and 5G courses to all Thai learners. The initiative supports depa’s ambition to produce at least...
Traliant unveiled a fully redesigned Preventing Workplace Harassment course that uses a cinematic, TV‑style narrative to teach anti‑harassment laws. The platform offers industry‑specific and international editions, automatically tailoring content to a learner’s role and location, and meets mandates across U.S....
Instructure’s Canvas platform has launched IgniteAI Agent, an agentic artificial‑intelligence assistant that automates routine faculty tasks such as rubric generation, content alignment and discussion‑board reviews. The tool, powered by Amazon Web Services, is offered free to U.S. Canvas customers through...
Researchers at Cornell University have launched an online, asynchronous 75‑minute module to teach critical‑thinking skills across introductory courses. Piloted in 2022, the module now reaches roughly 7,000 students and provides a shared language for evaluating information, evidence, and ambiguity—capabilities increasingly...
The traditional corporate LMS is losing relevance as engagement plummets to single‑digit levels without compliance pressure. Paris‑based startup Blify announced a €1.8 million pre‑seed round to launch an AI‑powered learning operating system that embeds training directly into Slack, Microsoft Teams and...
The NHS is confronting a severe workforce crisis, with over 106,000 vacancies in early 2025, including 27,000 nursing posts. Traditional postgraduate training pulls clinicians away from clinical duties, worsening service gaps. Technology‑enabled, online postgraduate programmes allow health professionals to upskill...
Nick Potkalitsky released the teacher‑focused complement to his AI literacy series, offering two workshop designs—a 1.5‑hour introductory session and a 3‑hour deep‑dive—for mixed‑subject faculty. The release also includes six cross‑disciplinary sample lessons spanning grades 6‑12 in ELA, social studies, science...
Clinicians are overwhelmed by EHR documentation, eroding patient interaction and clinical teaching. AI‑driven scribes promise to offload clerical work, freeing preceptors to engage more directly with patients and students. The article argues that while AI is not a cure‑all, it...
EdTech firms are leveraging AI to reshape learning and upskilling, with UK‑based Calibr securing equity financing to train businesses in artificial intelligence and Kyiv‑based Kodree raising $10 million to offer AI‑powered, low‑cost skill courses. Replit launched Agent 4, a multi‑agent coding assistant...
The latest Elearning Links roundup curates fresh perspectives on character‑driven learning, AI‑powered image creation, and cognitive research. It highlights Teresa Moreno’s coping‑model approach for boosting learner self‑efficacy, agentic workflows that auto‑refine graphics, and the release of Midjourney’s Niji v7 for anime‑style...
Artificial intelligence is poised to become a cornerstone of modern classrooms, and educators are exploring its role in dyslexia identification. AI‑driven analytics can sift through reading and performance data to spot patterns that traditional assessments may miss, offering a more...
The blog recaps a conversation with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking, tracing AI’s shift from skepticism in 2022 to practical use in education by 2025. Key insights include the pitfalls of surface‑level performance metrics, the superiority of comparative judgement...
The Transfer Abroad Network (TAN) has launched a digital platform that lets U.S. community‑college graduates transfer directly into bachelor programs at overseas universities. By detailing required associate degrees, GPA thresholds, costs and financial‑aid options, TAN removes the opaque, ad‑hoc process...
The Coursera 2026 Job Skills Report, analyzing six million enterprise learners, shows AI becoming the primary production layer while human judgment forms the control layer. Enrollments in AI‑related topics surge, but critical‑thinking courses are rising even faster among technical cohorts....
Microsoft certifications provide globally recognized credentials across cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and development, structured into Fundamentals, Associate, and Expert levels. They offer clear learning paths that help IT professionals acquire hands‑on skills and demonstrate practical competence. Certified individuals enjoy...
Recent TNTP and CCSSO reports expose a stark contrast in how struggling students receive supplemental instruction. The TNTP analysis shows many low‑performing learners bombarded with unrelated programs that add cognitive load, while the CCSSO study highlights coordinated, content‑aligned support that...
David, known as The Barefoot TEFL Teacher, has released *AI for Busy Teachers*, a practical guide aimed at UK primary and secondary educators. The book centers on the C.R.A.F.T. framework—Context, Role, Action, Format, Tweak—to craft effective AI prompts across tools...
Business owners often treat ChatGPT as a shortcut, yielding generic results. The blog illustrates Paul’s frustration when a lazy prompt produced a stale intake workflow for his sports‑medicine clinic. By shifting to an "Active Learning" approach, Paul used ChatGPT as...
MTN South Sudan has signed an MOU with Educare to provide zero‑rated access to the Junub Academy e‑learning platform. The initiative allows students and teachers nationwide to use curriculum‑aligned digital content without incurring mobile data charges. By focusing on underserved...
Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich and VP Scott Hanselman propose a software preceptorship model that pairs junior developers with senior mentors to work alongside AI coding assistants. Borrowing from nursing, the approach treats mentorship as a year‑long, equal partnership where...
The author has released the complete student component of the "Thinking With AI" workshop series, delivering five detailed lesson plans and accompanying interactive artifacts for classroom use. Each session introduces a specific AI‑engagement role—Critic, Verifier, Interlocutor, Editor, and Architect—to help...
Academia.edu has begun converting scholarly papers into AI‑generated podcasts through a partnership with Spotify, offering the content to premium listeners while using authors' work without explicit consent. A September 2025 terms update gave the platform broad rights to create derivative...
Instructional designers without a subject‑matter expert can now leverage large language models as stand‑in SMEs to create portfolio samples. The guide provides concrete prompts for brainstorming project ideas, generating fictional organizations, and conducting simulated SME interviews, while stressing the need...
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...
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...
The article argues that traditional ed‑tech is being supplanted by learning embedded in workforce infrastructure. Brighteye Ventures’ seventh European Learning & Work Funding Report shows capital flowing toward hiring platforms, payroll, compliance and clinical decision tools rather than courses or...
Online master’s programs are becoming a barometer for the merging of journalism and digital publishing. Approximately one‑quarter of graduate media students now enroll exclusively online, reflecting broader digital adoption in higher education. These programs combine traditional reporting with multimedia storytelling,...
The article argues that AI’s rapid adoption in education must be paired with rigorous, evidence‑informed benchmarking rather than waiting for post‑deployment proof. It debunks the myth that only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) can provide evidence, highlighting a spectrum of quantitative,...
Zensai has maintained its Core Leader position on the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Learning Systems, marking a second consecutive year at the top tier. The company progressed from Solid Performer in 2023 to Core Challenger in 2024 and Core Leader...
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...
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...
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...
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....
The credential ecosystem has entered “escape velocity,” with Open Badges exploding from 74 million to over 320 million in two years and the United States now tracking roughly 1.85 million distinct credentials from more than 134 thousand issuers. This shift moves recognition from scarce,...
Learning analytics, once a buzzword in higher education, is being reshaped by generative AI. The Learning Analytics Builders Coalition (LAB‑C), incubated by the 1EdTech Consortium, is creating a peer network that helps colleges—especially resource‑constrained community colleges—build DIY analytics systems. Leaders...
Learning strategist shares his personal productivity stack, emphasizing tools that support executive function rather than pure learning. He relies on Apple Reminders and Calendar for task and time management, integrates QuickBooks for invoicing, and uses Slack and Zoom for client...
In a recent IDIODC podcast, Chris Van Wingerden and Paul Schneider explored the transition from generic stock photos to custom AI‑generated images for learning content. The discussion highlighted how instructional designers can experiment with AI using blog posts, adopt consistent...
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...
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...
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...
