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AI Code Generators Cost Millions without Validation
SocialApr 15, 2026

AI Code Generators Cost Millions without Validation

"Vibecoding ruined me. I spent $560k... and no tool can tell me if it's actually functional." This founder believed AI would teach him to code. Now he's bankrupt. AI doesn't validate. It generates. Know what you have before you spend another dollar. DM 'audit' for...

By Nabil Chiheb
Embracing AI: I Mandate Its Use in Class
SocialApr 15, 2026

Embracing AI: I Mandate Its Use in Class

Good advice. I *require* students to use AI in my class (I know many professors who ban it.)

By Joseph G. Allen
9,000+ Leaders Embrace AI Digital Transformation Course
SocialApr 15, 2026

9,000+ Leaders Embrace AI Digital Transformation Course

My LinkedIn Learning course, Digital Transformation for Leaders in the AI Era, has over 9,000 people started learning. #DigitalTransformation #AI https://t.co/UbVcHko1qW

By Isaac Sacolick
Free Python Algorithmic Trading Workshop – April 16
SocialApr 14, 2026

Free Python Algorithmic Trading Workshop – April 16

Want to learn Algorithmic Trading Strategies (that actually work)? On April 16th, we are hosting a free workshop to help you get started with algorithmic trading with Python. Register here (500 seats): https://learn.quantscience.io/join

By Quant Science
Key Insights on the New Khan TED Institute
SocialApr 14, 2026

Key Insights on the New Khan TED Institute

Five Things to Know About the New Khan TED Institute - my latest for @The74: https://t.co/f4qGD8K7Ob

By Greg Toppo
Five NotebookLM Features That Could Transform Teaching
SocialApr 14, 2026

Five NotebookLM Features That Could Transform Teaching

🎧 Episode 366 of the Easy EdTech Podcast is LIVE. 🎯 I share five NotebookLM features that might change how you teach. 🔗 Tune in for practical (and a little wild) ideas you can use right away. https://t.co/tF2UsWBAQH

By Monica Burns
Kids Earn Real Rewards Learning Math with Three Jars
SocialApr 14, 2026

Kids Earn Real Rewards Learning Math with Three Jars

Check out 3 Jars Academy - kids learn math and earn real rewards across three jars: Experience, Investing, and Giving Back. https://t.co/KgJq7B1IQk

By Adam Singolda
AI Avatar NoireSTEMinist Empowers STEM Education
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Avatar NoireSTEMinist Empowers STEM Education

Noire AI Avatar NoireSTEMinist #Engineering #Professor Dr. Carlotta A. Berry teaches #STEM and #Robot #Teacher #Educator https://t.co/tmcJHcvTYc

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Create Lesson Slide Decks Fast with Gemini
SocialApr 13, 2026

Create Lesson Slide Decks Fast with Gemini

📋 Need a slide deck for your next lesson? 🚀 Gemini can help you put one together faster than you think. 📖 Step-by-step guide on the blog now. https://t.co/ItAW6Egcmr

By Monica Burns
AI Empowers Homeschooling Parents to Personalize Early Education
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Empowers Homeschooling Parents to Personalize Early Education

Greatly enjoyed this conversation with @jessegenet on how she’s using AI to help homeschool 4 children under 5! Jesse is an early adopter of so many new tools that can empower homeschooling moms and dads to personalize education for their kids....

By Katherine Boyle
AI Brings Learning Directly Into Slack and Teams
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Brings Learning Directly Into Slack and Teams

Learning in the Flow of Work: AI in Slack & Teams Training shouldn’t live in a portal—it should live where work happens. Employees don’t want to search a 40-minute course for one answer. Why it matters: • Delivers real-time answers without interrupting...

By Annette Levesque
AI‑Generated Slides Double Completion, Triple Conversions
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI‑Generated Slides Double Completion, Triple Conversions

Training teams are seeing 2x completion rates. Sales teams are driving 3x more conversions. Not by hiring better presenters. By letting their slides present themselves. I just tested how this works with @synthesiaIO, and it completely changes how we should think about PowerPoint. Here’s what...

By Ron van Loon
Learning Redefined for the AI Age
SocialApr 13, 2026

Learning Redefined for the AI Age

Reimagining Learning for the Age of AI is a @CRPE_edu compendium including a great post by Scott Bess https://t.co/i2shH9RCw3 https://t.co/sAmAStBeKO

By Tom Vander Ark
Digital Math Gains Don't Translate to Paper Skills
SocialApr 12, 2026

Digital Math Gains Don't Translate to Paper Skills

Is fascinating watching our 5yo learn math from an iPad app, just shockingly quickly. But then also not be able to reproduce any of the concepts on paper 😅 Will keep iterating to figure out how to get concepts to transfer...

By Will Larson
Free Certifications to Jumpstart Your Tech Career
SocialApr 12, 2026

Free Certifications to Jumpstart Your Tech Career

Free certifications that can help you break into tech: 🎓 Google IT Support Certificate — Coursera 🎓 AWS Cloud Practitioner — free prep on YouTube 🎓 CompTIA Linux+ — great for SRE path 🎓 TryHackMe — free tier available No excuses. No gatekeeping. 🖤💻 Save this.

By Kaila Mayho
Free Replay: Learn to Build AI Agents Today
SocialApr 12, 2026

Free Replay: Learn to Build AI Agents Today

I taught AI agents to 20,000 people for free, and for the next 12 hours, you can watch that exact same workshop replay. It’s 2026. You need to know how to build AI agents. I got you. If you’re a mom returning...

By Allie Miller
Ministry Unveils AI + Education Action Plan
SocialApr 12, 2026

Ministry Unveils AI + Education Action Plan

Notice of the Ministry of Education and other five departments on the Issuance of the Action Plan of "Artificial Intelligence + Education" https://t.co/0g1JkaX41f

By Paul Triolo
Plaud NotePin: AI Wearable Boosts Meeting Note‑Taking
SocialApr 12, 2026

Plaud NotePin: AI Wearable Boosts Meeting Note‑Taking

I review the Plaud NotePin Wearable AI Note Taker device and find that there's a lot to like with this smart little gizmo. It's particularly helpful for meetings and lectures, as I demonstrate in this detailed video: https://t.co/Q45YtD8M9E #ai #aiWearable...

By Dave Taylor
Ten Crucial AI Questions Higher Ed Must Address
SocialApr 11, 2026

Ten Crucial AI Questions Higher Ed Must Address

A little earlier than usual, but this week's Substack newsletter asks ten questions about AI and higher education that I think we should be grappling with, and worry that we re not: https://t.co/GF5ktxRFbS

By Andrew Maynard
Learn Finance Faster with AI‑Driven, Project‑Based Approach
SocialApr 11, 2026

Learn Finance Faster with AI‑Driven, Project‑Based Approach

The smartest way to learn finance in 2026 isn’t more studying — it’s smarter learning. Focus on concepts, not just theory. Use AI to learn faster and solve doubts instantly. Build real projects — that’s where actual learning happens. Finance + Data + AI...

By Mr. Analyst (Finance | Economics | Business)
AI Generates Custom Classroom Infographics for Any Subject
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Generates Custom Classroom Infographics for Any Subject

📚 From plant cells to plot diagrams, infographics can support learning in lots of different subjects. 🤖 In this new blog post, I’m sharing how AI can help you create classroom infographics tailored to your curriculum goals. 🔗 If you’re ready to...

By Monica Burns
One-Hour AI Program Simplifies Classroom AI Introduction
SocialApr 11, 2026

One-Hour AI Program Simplifies Classroom AI Introduction

🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 Looking for an easy way to introduce AI to students? Hour of AI offers a one-hour program with resources and partners to teach various AI aspects.... https://t.co/8IISiq4WYo #HourOfAI #AIEducation #STEM #EdTech #ComputerScience https://t.co/9jevgJf7lf

By Vicki Davis
Notebook LM Streamlines Daily Exam Review Creation for Teachers
SocialApr 11, 2026

Notebook LM Streamlines Daily Exam Review Creation for Teachers

If you have to help kids prep for your exam, Notebook LM is your friend. I take the exam and use it to help me generate not only review content for students but also review questions that I give each...

By Vicki Davis
Effective Teaching Loops: Use Real-Time Data Post-Lesson
SocialApr 11, 2026

Effective Teaching Loops: Use Real-Time Data Post-Lesson

🍎 Good teaching doesn't end when the lesson does. The best Tier 1 instruction closes the loop, using real-time data to figure out who needs more support, who's ready to go deeper, & what to adjust next time: https://t.co/SveXCCANED #edchat #studentled...

By Catlin Tucker
AI Jumpstarts Lesson Outlines, Saving Teachers' Time
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Jumpstarts Lesson Outlines, Saving Teachers' Time

🗳️ I polled educators recently: which task eats up the most time? 🏆 The winner? Drafting lesson outlines. 🤖 AI can give you a head start so you can shape it with your expertise. https://t.co/GDB21nrz89

By Monica Burns
Switching to an Attacker Mindset Transforms Cybersecurity Learning
SocialApr 11, 2026

Switching to an Attacker Mindset Transforms Cybersecurity Learning

Day 1 of learning to hack. Legally. 👩🏾‍💻🔐 The first thing TryHackMe teaches you? Stop thinking like a defender. Start thinking like the attacker. That shift alone broke my brain a little. 🤯 I'm uncomfortable. I'm confused. I'm a total beginner. And I just set a...

By Kaila Mayho
Use Gemini AI to Organize and Deep‑Learn for Finals
SocialApr 10, 2026

Use Gemini AI to Organize and Deep‑Learn for Finals

6 easy ways to study for finals with Gemini https://t.co/yDU69qEeRl < I gotta send this to my kid finishing up his freshman year. This isn't about "cheating" or skipping the work. It's using AI as a partner for organizing and...

By Richard Seroter
Turn Messy Notes Into a 4‑point Rubric Instantly
SocialApr 10, 2026

Turn Messy Notes Into a 4‑point Rubric Instantly

📓 Got messy project notes sitting in a doc somewhere? ✨ One prompt can turn them into a structured 4-point rubric in under a minute. 🔗 I walk you through exactly how in my latest post. https://t.co/yYaO02BkT3

By Monica Burns
Free Grid Simplifies Choosing the Right LMS Vendor
SocialApr 10, 2026

Free Grid Simplifies Choosing the Right LMS Vendor

With 1000+ options, does the #learningsystems market make your eyes blur?😵‍💫That's why our FREE RightFit Grid #shortlisting tool helps. Each quadrant maps vendors by strengths: ✅Luminary ✅Powerhouse ✅Innovator ✅Contender Get it here➡️https://t.co/LWhutXAIeY #LMS #elearning https://t.co/yJeSx5OCi7

By John Leh
Curated 10‑course Bioinformatics Curriculum Essentials
SocialApr 10, 2026

Curated 10‑course Bioinformatics Curriculum Essentials

10 courses for my dream bioinformatics curriculum: 1. Unix Commands with Greg Wilson https://t.co/83VHvTqbMt 2. statistics and R with Rafael Irizarry https://t.co/ofYSIiChoW

By Ming Tang
Start SRE Journey Free: 3 Essential Resources
SocialApr 10, 2026

Start SRE Journey Free: 3 Essential Resources

3 free resources I used to start studying SRE: 1. OverTheWire — Linux & security basics 2. Google SRE Book — free online 3. TryHackMe — hands on labs No degree required. No gatekeeping here. Save this. Share it with a sis. 🖤💻

By Kaila Mayho
Google Colab’s Learn Mode Eases Data‑science Notebook Learning
SocialApr 9, 2026

Google Colab’s Learn Mode Eases Data‑science Notebook Learning

Kinda intimidated by data science and following along in a notebook? Just me? I really like that @GoogleColab added a "Learn Mode" that explains things and guides us along the way. https://t.co/dDqAAOEWsU https://t.co/s4m1PC0c0T

By Richard Seroter
AI Homogenizes College Lectures, Dulling Diverse Voices
SocialApr 9, 2026

AI Homogenizes College Lectures, Dulling Diverse Voices

Everyone now kind of sounds the same’: How #AI is changing college classes by Asuka Koda @CNN Learn more: https://t.co/TrNDrbgpz3 #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/Yl94RQRuHm

By Ron van Loon
Skill‑training Games Market Is Crowded, More than You Think
SocialApr 9, 2026

Skill‑training Games Market Is Crowded, More than You Think

I wanted to tell someone about @trywilco, but I forgot the name. So I searched for “Israeli company building skills training as games”. I got 8 different companies in just the first few results. Man, I had no idea how many companies...

By Gwen (Chen) Shapira
Gemini Turns Questions Into Interactive Visual Learning
SocialApr 9, 2026

Gemini Turns Questions Into Interactive Visual Learning

I love the embedded interactive viz. Has helped me a ton as I’m trying to learn about some things… (Use it with “deep learning” clicked)

By Joseph G. Allen
Choose Training Tools by Need, Not AI Hype
SocialApr 9, 2026

Choose Training Tools by Need, Not AI Hype

8 training platforms. All claiming AI. All solving different problems. TalentLMS for SMBs. 360Learning for peer-driven orgs. Cornerstone for succession planning. They are not interchangeable. The best one matches your actual problem, not the best AI story.

By Yves Mulkers
Speed Up Slide Creation with the Gemini Process
SocialApr 9, 2026

Speed Up Slide Creation with the Gemini Process

🎨 Creating slides doesn't have to eat up your entire prep period. ✨ I've shared this Gemini process with oodles of educators in workshops, and it's always a hit. 🔗 Now the full step-by-step guide is on the blog. https://t.co/ItAW6EgKbZ

By Monica Burns
Free EdTech Tools Teach Kids Money Skills This April
SocialApr 9, 2026

Free EdTech Tools Teach Kids Money Skills This April

🤑 National Financial Literacy Month is an ideal time to delve into financial literacy in the classroom. 🎯 This April, help kids learn to earn, save, spend, & donate with free EdTech resources from #ChaChing #MoneySmartKids https://t.co/boTCJsQArA

By Monica Burns
Learn From Losses, Don't Skip the Lesson
SocialApr 9, 2026

Learn From Losses, Don't Skip the Lesson

The loss wasn’t the problem. Skipping the lesson was. @TraderSync helps you document, break down, and actually learn from your worst days — so you don’t repeat them on your best ones. Save up to 55% off 👉 https://t.co/qI2Om9MnjV

By S. Joseph Burns
AI Amplifies or Diminishes Learning Based on Use
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Amplifies or Diminishes Learning Based on Use

🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 AI is a diminisher or an amplifier depending on how a learner uses it! Vibe Coding, Agentic AI, and What Schools Must Teach Now https://t.co/mmHO6FgTzZ https://t.co/Kuvh29Wrj8

By Vicki Davis
Too Easy AI Undermines Learning; Embrace Helpful Friction
SocialApr 8, 2026

Too Easy AI Undermines Learning; Embrace Helpful Friction

Difficulty makes us learn better, so when AI agents make tasks too easy, it hurts the learning process. Is it worth creating AI agents that take more effort to use? https://spectrum.ieee.org/frictionless-ai-psychology

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Asynchronous Courses: A Service Tool, Not Just Scaling
SocialApr 8, 2026

Asynchronous Courses: A Service Tool, Not Just Scaling

You can want an asynchronous course in your business cause you're tired of repeating yourself to every client. Courses (asynchronous or otherwise) don't need to be about scale. They can be another tool in the service toolbox.

By CM Learning Design (Learning Experience Design)
AI in Education: Real Classroom Use Cases Explored
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI in Education: Real Classroom Use Cases Explored

🎧 A new bonus episode of the Easy EdTech Podcast is out with practical examples of AI in education. 📚 I welcome back Caroline Haebig to talk through real classroom use cases for teachers and students. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with...

By Monica Burns
Collaborate to Master AI’s Rapidly Expanding Frontier
SocialApr 8, 2026

Collaborate to Master AI’s Rapidly Expanding Frontier

The frontier of AI is already too vast and moving too quickly for any one person to keep track of alone I say this as someone who spends most of my working hours immersed in it. It's impossible to keep up,...

By Tiago Forte
One-Day Online Intro to R and RMS Workflow
SocialApr 8, 2026

One-Day Online Intro to R and RMS Workflow

1-day online course May 11: Intro to R/RStudio & an efficient comprehensive R workflow, rms package, enhancing regression skills to be ready for the RMS 4-day course. Details&registration at https://t.co/4IRUmtvm3H @AmstatNews @InstatsS #Statistics #rstats @VUDataScience

By Frank Harrell
AI Can Deliver Full Medical School Curriculum
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Can Deliver Full Medical School Curriculum

On the future of medical education…. An “AI generated medical school” with “400 lectures for all four years — Over 1200 case studies, 16,000 figures and 20,000 quiz questions… a full curriculum map as well to track your progress…”...

By Daniel Kraft, MD
AI Powers Virtual Teaching Assistant for Live Workshops
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Powers Virtual Teaching Assistant for Live Workshops

Solving real problems with AI! @Christina_wm needed a virtual teaching assistant for her amazing and eccentric in-person AI training workshops. Here's the story of what she built ... https://t.co/DrQoThHbjL

By Richard Seroter
Free GitHub Repo Becomes Ultimate AI Agent Playground
SocialApr 8, 2026

Free GitHub Repo Becomes Ultimate AI Agent Playground

🚨 A free GitHub repo just became the best place to learn AI agent development in 2026. 70+ working projects. Every framework. Every pattern. All copy-paste ready. It's called Awesome AI Apps and it covers everything from a 3-line weather bot all...

By Hasan Toor
Prompt Generators Spark Ideas and Ease Writing Anxiety
SocialApr 8, 2026

Prompt Generators Spark Ideas and Ease Writing Anxiety

✍️ What helps students move past the blank page? For Encourage a Young Writer Day, try writing prompt generators to: • spark ideas fast • ease writing anxiety • support writing in any subject Explore classroom ideas 👇 https://t.co/i34H2e8hYj #EdTech #EdChat #EncourageAYoungWriterDay

By Monica Burns