CMU Program Gives High Schoolers Access to VR Lessons
Bullock Creek High School joins a USDA‑funded pilot that equips four Michigan high schools with Meta Quest 3 headsets for Central Michigan University’s HSC 211 anatomy and physiology course. Students like junior Gavin Hockstra can virtually explore organs, earn college credit, and experience immersive dissection. The $500,000 grant runs 2025‑28, and teachers received training to integrate the technology, though usage is still being refined. The initiative aims to spark interest in health careers and keep future professionals in their hometowns.
Bringing the AI-Active Lesson to Life in Higher Education
Colleges are moving beyond AI‑readiness to embed artificial‑intelligence directly into classroom instruction. Samsung’s AI‑powered interactive display is highlighted as a catalyst, offering a shared visual hub and tools that keep students engaged. Educators report that these technologies enable real‑time analytics,...
How Algorithms Are Transforming Bridge Simulator Training
Advances in AI and adaptive learning are poised to reshape bridge simulator training for maritime education. Current Bridge Resource Management (BRM) courses follow STCW and IMO guidelines, yet building scenario content is labor‑intensive. The article proposes algorithmic scenario generation that...
Companies and Schools Are Trying Virtual Reality for Skilled Trades Training
Southern Home Services turned to Interplay Learning’s virtual‑reality simulations to expand HVAC, plumbing and facilities‑management training across its 27 locations. The VR modules let technicians practice tasks such as filter changes and breaker safety on Meta Quest headsets, while traditional...
How Digital Humans Are Transforming Frontline Retail Training
Retailers are adopting emotionally intelligent digital humans—AI‑powered avatars that read tone and display realistic facial cues—to overhaul frontline associate training. These simulations replace static videos with immersive, unscripted conversations, allowing employees to practice handling upset customers, price objections, and complex...
What If Ed Tech Does More Harm Than Good? (Opinion)
Neuroscientist Jared Cooney‑Horvath argues that widespread classroom technology is eroding core cognitive skills. He cites a reversal of the Flynn effect and PISA data showing a 66‑point deficit for heavy computer users, while meta‑analyses place the overall ed‑tech effect size...
Dubai Culture, LinkedIn Partner and Unlock Avenues to Future Skills for Dubai’s Creative Community
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority launched the seventh edition of its e‑Learning Initiative in partnership with LinkedIn, offering 2,000 free licences to creatives. The programme grants access to over 24,000 LinkedIn Learning courses, many centered on AI, entrepreneurship and career...
Edtech's Big Tobacco Moment Is Here. Schools Can't Afford to Miss the AI Reckoning That Follows
Andrew Marcinek likens the current wave of AI and social‑media lawsuits, including the Meta case, to a "Big Tobacco" moment, arguing that two decades of algorithmic manipulation have left schools to clean up the fallout. He warns that educators have...
Databricks Ramps up A/NZ Investment with $420M Pledge
Databricks announced a US$300 million (A$420 million) investment in Australia and New Zealand over three years, funding a new 22,000‑sq‑ft regional headquarters in Sydney and a large upskilling program. The company aims to train 100,000 people in AI and data analytics through bootcamps...
AI Can Help Teachers Craft Their Assessment Portfolios. Is That Cheating?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by teachers to analyze student data, craft lesson plans, and assemble professional portfolios, but the rapid adoption has outpaced policy guidance. While many states require portfolios for licensure or recertification, few have clear rules...
Consultant Helps Anniston, Ala., Teachers Workshop AI
Anniston City Schools hosted an AI workshop for roughly 170 teachers, led by Chicago consultant Dr. Stacie Chana. The session combined a primer on AI fundamentals with hands‑on exercises, emphasizing ethics, bias, privacy, and deep‑fake risks. Educators voiced excitement about...
Struggling to Keep Up? These 15 Edtech Companies Are Using AI to Give Teachers Their Lives Back
Generative AI is reshaping education, with 15 edtech firms deploying tools that automate lesson planning, mental‑health monitoring, and plagiarism detection. Among them, Merit America stands out by reskilling low‑wage workers, helping roughly 20,000 participants achieve $1.4 billion in collective wage gains....
Turn Athletic Facilities Into School-Wide Communication Hubs
Digital Scoreboards is urging school districts to repurpose athletic scoreboards as multi‑purpose communication hubs. The company’s ecosystem combines premium video displays, a zero‑capital‑outlay sponsorship model that turns screens into revenue generators, and an education curriculum that teaches students media production,...
Cybersecurity Startup GRC Pro Lab© Launches AI-Powered SaaS Platform to Close the GRC Talent Experience Gap
Irish‑based GRC Pro Lab has launched a SaaS platform that delivers scenario‑based, hands‑on training for governance, risk and compliance analysts, IT auditors and security professionals. The service replaces passive video courses with simulated engagements across six GRC domains, and includes...
Andreas Kaplan on The Virtual Universe
Andreas Kaplan, professor of digital transformation and author of *The Virtual Universe*, discusses the evolution of virtual worlds and the Metaverse, emphasizing a holistic view that blends business models, ethics, and technology. He argues immersive environments can transform higher‑education teaching...
Syracuse University Launches Creator Economy Minor
Syracuse University will debut a Creator Economy minor in fall 2026, the first formal credential from its Center for the Creator Economy. The program requires three core courses—an introduction to the creator economy, a business toolkit for creators, and entrepreneurship—plus...
Zensai Introduces Human Success Agent for Microsoft Agent 365, Redefining AI-Driven Learning and Human Success in the Flow of Work
Zensai announced the general availability of its Human Success Agent, a partner AI agent built on Microsoft Agent 365. The solution embeds real‑time workforce performance, engagement and skill data directly into Microsoft 365 apps, leveraging Microsoft Entra for secure governance....
'Personalized' Learning in Math Has Proved Elusive and Overhyped. Can AI Offer a Breakthrough?
At La Vista High School, math teacher Al Rabanera used a large language model to design a rate‑of‑change assignment linked to real‑world labor data, aiming to make math relevant for his low‑income, marginalized students. The AI‑generated questions prompted personal insights,...
National Initiative Centers Rural Schools in AI Design, Implementation
The Rural AI Strategy Lab, a six‑month initiative by FullScale and All4Ed, selected 13 school and district teams from 10 states out of 114 applicants to test AI strategies tailored to rural needs. The cohort will receive hands‑on AI coaching,...
Another Undergrad Is Trying to Disrupt College With AI. He Says His Version Isn't Cheating.
University of Notre Dame freshman Caden Chuang marketed Kerra, an AI agent that syncs with Canvas to generate study guides, draft assignments, and send deadline reminders. Within an hour, more than 1,000 students had enrolled before the university disabled his...
Talstack Partners BII, Ventures Platform to Teach ESG to African Startups
Talstack, a corporate learning SaaS, has teamed with British International Investment (BII) and pan‑African VC Ventures Platform to launch an ESG education programme for African startups. The free‑access track, live as of Wednesday, includes four self‑paced courses covering respectful workplaces,...
Edtech Show & Tell May 2026
The May 2026 Edtech Show & Tell spotlights a wave of AI‑enabled tools ranging from BenQ’s RP05 interactive display with a 10 TOPS neural processor to Google’s free AI Educator Series for teachers. District‑level platforms such as GoGuardian Discover and LearningSpring aim...
UAE, Egypt Lead the Middle East in Global AI Visibility Race for Student Recruitment
A new EduIndex report shows that the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) leads Middle East universities in visibility on generative AI platforms, while the UAE tops global AI adoption with 64% of adults using tools like...
Faculty at ASU Are Concerned About a New AI-Powered Course Builder
Faculty at Arizona State University have raised concerns about Atom, an AI‑powered course builder being piloted. They say the platform repurposes their lecture videos, slides, and assignments without prior consent, raising copyright and ownership questions. The tool stitches together modules...
Adaptive Learning Paths: Aligning Skills To Business KPIs
Adaptive learning paths replace generic corporate training with algorithmic skill‑to‑role mapping tied directly to business KPIs. Enterprises report fourfold higher course completion, 36% faster time‑to‑competence, and measurable KPI lifts such as 27% higher sales close rates. Real‑time performance data continuously...
How Enterprises Are Scaling L&D Without Scaling Costs
Enterprises are turning to managed learning services to scale corporate training without inflating budgets. By centralizing content creation, automating enrollment and reporting, and applying data‑driven analytics, firms eliminate duplicate effort and gain real‑time insight into learner performance. The model also...
4 Ways Teachers Are Using AI
Stanford researchers analyzed over 150,000 AI prompts from more than 4,400 K‑12 teachers, revealing how educators are integrating generative AI into daily practice. Over 40% of prompts target curriculum development, and more than half request lesson plans, assessments, or feedback,...
FM Academy Grows with Three New Training Courses for Businesses
Finance Magnates Academy (FM Academy) is expanding its learning platform with three new fintech courses aimed at businesses, HR teams, and industry newcomers. The "Foundations" bundle includes a fundamentals overview, a deep dive into brokerage models, and a career‑building module,...
ETA Report Offers First Ever Industry Benchmark of ECDIS Knowledge
NorthStandard released the first industry‑wide benchmark of ECDIS competence, drawing on more than 5,000 assessments completed by roughly 120 member vessels over the past year. The report reveals persistent gaps: two‑thirds of bridge teams cannot spot ENC updates and nearly...
Google Translate Now Helps You Practice Your Pronunciation
Google Translate has introduced an AI‑driven pronunciation practice feature that lets users hear phonetic spellings, record their voice, and receive instant feedback with a confidence score. The tool appears as a “Practice” option after a translation and works similarly to...
RTD Announces Online Training Platform
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has unveiled an online training platform on the Colorado Business Learning Platform, aimed at helping small, minority‑owned, women‑owned and disadvantaged businesses navigate RTD’s procurement processes. Developed by RTD’s Small Business Opportunity Office in partnership with...
This $14 Billion Business Is Officially the First Company to Be Completely Wiped Out By AI
Chegg, once a Wall Street darling with a $14.7 billion market cap, has been decimated by generative AI, falling to a $114.6 million valuation and a $1.02 share price. Free AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude offered instant homework answers, rendering...
Subscription Model: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education
AI is reshaping corporate education by replacing fixed programs with subscription‑based ecosystems that deliver continuous, modular learning. AI‑powered platforms map skills to business outcomes, adapt learning pathways, and orchestrate micro‑credentials, raising learning efficiency by roughly 57 %. Private cohort networks add...
Homegrown AI Powers China's Ambitions, From Classroom to Home
China is accelerating a homegrown generative AI strategy that spans classrooms and living rooms. State policies and billions in funding aim to achieve AI self‑sufficiency by 2030, encouraging domestic platforms to dominate the market. Major tech firms are embedding AI...
Apple’s HyperCard Comes Back to Life in the Form of This Cool New Animated Browser
Flipbook is a prototype visual browser that turns large language model output into illustrated, clickable pages, letting users explore topics by clicking on any image region. The system renders text, buttons, and graphics as a single AI‑generated image, eliminating traditional...
What Is Dotstorming and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Dotstorming is a browser‑based tool that lets teachers create digital boards where students post ideas and vote in real time. The platform supports text, images, video and PDFs, and requires only a link—no login or special devices. It offers a...
Rise Launches AWS-Backed AI and Cloud Training Initiative
Rise has launched Rise Upskill, a global, AWS‑backed training program offering two foundational AWS certifications—Cloud Practitioner and AI Practitioner. The free, online courses run from June 1 to September 1 and accept up to 50 participants, with applications due May 25. Training is...
Third Space Learning Raises £4.4m to Scale AI Tutoring
Third Space Learning, the Swindon‑based online education platform, has raised £4.4 million (about $5.6 million) to accelerate its AI‑driven maths tutoring service, Skye. The round was led by the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund with participation from Maven Capital Partners,...
Rethinking the Student Academic Experience for a Digital Era
TechnologyOne and HEPI are releasing a twentieth‑anniversary edition of the Student Academic Experience Survey, drawing on responses from over 200,000 UK students collected over two decades. The report, titled “What Matters Most? 20 Years of the Student Experience,” highlights four...
The Future of Agentic AI for University Students
Universities are moving beyond the fear of generative AI toward agentic AI that can act autonomously across campus systems. By consolidating fragmented data into unified SaaS platforms, institutions can embed intelligence that streamlines enrollment, finance, HR and student services. Early...
From Faster to Smarter Sales Training: Turning AI Into Impact
Highspot’s AI‑powered platform unifies content, training, role‑play, coaching, and performance analytics, turning rapid content creation into measurable sales impact. By leveraging real‑deal data, the system generates adaptive lessons, instant role‑play scoring, and contextual coaching prompts that align with business outcomes....
Teaching Software Development the Easy Way Using GitLab
University of Washington‑Bothell lecturer Stephen G. Dame shows how GitLab for Education lets instructors distribute assignments, manage permissions, and deliver feedback at scale. By leveraging GitLab Ultimate’s Groups, Subgroups and merge‑request workflow, educators can mirror real‑world development environments while keeping...
Opinion: 5 AI Moves Leaders Must Make for Next School Year
The U.S. Department of Education’s new rule prioritizing AI in discretionary grants is pushing K‑12 districts to accelerate adoption for the 2025‑26 school year. Experts warn that success hinges on strategic leadership, not just tool selection, emphasizing problem‑first thinking, unified...
IFly EFB Adds Dispatch Training Mode For Classroom Use
Adventure Pilot has launched a Dispatch Mode for its iFly electronic flight bag, targeting aircraft dispatcher education rather than pilot flight planning. The mode disables automated pilot‑focused tools, requiring students to manually compute nav‑logs, fuel loads, and en‑route times while...
Financial Trade Group Creates Stablecoin Certificate for Treasury
The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) has partnered with treasury‑software firm Kyriba to introduce a four‑module stablecoin certificate, launching in June 2026. The program aims to equip corporate treasurers, CFOs and other finance leaders with practical guidance on stablecoin risks,...
Navigating the AI Frontier in Education: New Webinar Series
Tech & Learning is launching a three‑part webinar series on AI in education, beginning May 20, 2026. The sessions cover cutting‑edge AI tools, strategies for future‑proofing students’ careers, and safeguarding AI deployments. Designed for IT directors, principals and superintendents, the series offers...
As AI Rewrites the Rules of Coding, Code.org Pushes to Reinvent Itself
Code.org, the nonprofit that popularized coding education, is pivoting under new CEO Karim Meghji as generative AI reshapes how students learn to program. Funding has slashed from $42.8 million in 2023 to $25.2 million in 2025, prompting a shift from the iconic...
Google Translate Uses AI to Help You Practice Pronunciation
Google Translate marks its 20th anniversary by adding an AI‑powered pronunciation practice feature, currently available on Android for English, Spanish and Hindi in the United States and India. Users can tap a new “Practice” button to either listen to native‑speaker...
Sidewalker Daily’s Nina Zadeh Spent a Decade on the Brand Side. Now She Teaches Creators to Fight Back
Nina Zadeh, co‑founder of Miami‑based Sidewalker Daily, leverages a decade on the brand side to teach creators how to negotiate and secure paid deals. The platform, built without paid ads, now serves over 160,000 creators with a flagship Pitching To...
Faraday Future Strategically Launches Its Embodied AI Developer Platform Purpose-Built for AI Natives, Marking 2026 as the Inaugural Year of...
Faraday Future announced the launch of its FF EAI Brain & Open Developer Platform, a suite of six tools and four infrastructure layers designed to make robot development as easy as software coding. The platform debuted at an San Francisco forum where the company showcased...