Institutions ‘got it wrong’ by putting all the attention on assessment when large language models first launched, say experts

"COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. A great deal of edtech purchases went unused, equity gaps widened, and teachers and students were burned out. Combined with sobering reports on the persistent lack of strong evidence for edtech, it’s no wonder why the notion of using technology to “fix broken schools” has fallen out of most startup pitch decks and education TED Talks. Yet it seems the reckoning has been cut short."

"Several companies are developing custom student-facing chatbots. Others have already launched them. I’ve tried several, and there’s only one that I’ve actually used in my own classroom with my students."

"Lessons in artificial intelligence literacy shouldn’t be confined to just high school computer science classes. They should be spread across all content areas and grade levels, a panel of educators and experts said during an Education Week webinar earlier this month."

"Most faculty union contracts make no mention of artificial intelligence, but rising concerns about faculty autonomy and job security are starting to shape discussions about labor protections." 

"American Council on Education will lead global effort to pool data on tens of millions of students to improve learner success and collaborate on AI tools."

As students develop skills to succeed in the workforce, technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality are providing a priceless opportunity to learn by doing.

Yale doctoral student Rebecca Ramnauth studies the ways in which AI and robots can increase connections between humans.

"The number of students earning college degrees fell for two consecutive years after at least seven years of slight increases, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Also, fewer learners who held a prior credential went on to earn another one. Certificate earners, however, are growing."

Older teenagers say they are looking to schools to help them prepare for the new generative AI landscape and workforce success.

AI can better education, not threaten it, if we learn some lessons from the adoption of the calculator into the classroom

"We are on the cusp of a change as transformative as the arrival of the internet. AI’s potential is huge. But it lacks the one major element: the human touch. Far from replacing us, AI needs us; it can’t thrive without human guidance and collaboration."

"The AIAS emerged from discussions with colleagues about the need for a more nuanced approach to integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into assessments. We felt that a simple yes/no to using GenAI would be unsustainable and that we needed a framework that could account for the rapid advancements in the technology while also honouring our students’ integrity and creativity. The AIAS was designed from the start to be flexible, with the understanding that multimodal GenAI will impact all disciplines."

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An article published online by one of the major UK national newspapers caught my attention this week. The headline writers excelled in capturing interest with the title "Online learning has all but destroyed the university experience. If you've spent any time working in online education, you'r

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In Cengage's annual digital learning pulse survey, roughly 95% of two- and four-year higher education administrators, faculty, and trustees responded that they expect generative AI tools to change their institution over the next five years.

K–12 schools can no longer stand on the sidelines with AI. They must make professional development around the emerging technology a priority.

Some businesses are replacing people with AI; others are augmenting their workforce or hiring new workers. The long-term impact on labor is murky.

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"Some of the most innovative companies in education are using generative AI in new ways—while others are tackling some of the industry’s greatest challenges, from labor shortages to student engagement."

"Generative AI is an exploding influence in education with lots of potential but unknown outcomes. Most people focus on its impact on school research, lesson plans–that sort–but another piece isn’t considered often enough: its impact on student mental health."