Dr. Phil Hickman’s Role in EdTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Phil Hickman’s Role in EdTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Phil Hickman joins host Mike Palmer for a wide-ranging conversation on education, technology, and the future of work. Dr. Phil explains how his diverse background led him to found Plabook, an edtech company using AI to teach reading and literacy. He provides a vision for preparing youth with skills like critical thinking, creativity, and … Read more

The concerns that keep campus technology officers awake at night

The concerns that keep campus technology officers awake at night

In our recent Survey of Campus Chief Technology/Information Officers with Hanover Research, CTOs expressed mixed feelings about higher education’s technological readiness, including with respect to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data literacy, and supporting instructors teaching with technology. We are delving deeper into these findings and assessing higher ed’s overall tech readiness next week during a discussion … Read more

Revealing the Potential of LMS for Associations

Revealing the Potential of LMS for Associations

Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have a great potential for associations, as they are often used to provide members with continuing education material. An LMS can offer certifications, maintenance credits, or other training requirements based on the industry in which the association operates. It is important for an LMS to provide opportunities for professional growth while … Read more

Nancy Returns! A Look Back at the Year in AI with Our Virtual CoHost

Nancy Returns! A Look Back at the Year in AI with Our Virtual CoHost

In a thought-provoking discussion, Nancy, our virtual cohost, returns to the show to join host Mike Palmer and our Founding CoHosts Dan Strafford and Brandon Jones. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including building rapport in the age of AI, the rapid evolution of virtual assistants, and the potential applications and ethics concerns … Read more

An Authoritarian Leader has been chosen by the voters

An Authoritarian Leader has been chosen by the voters

Lisa Lerer from The New York Times outlined the aftermath of Trump’s victory for readers. Donald Trump clearly stated his intentions to the American people. He promised to use military force against his political opponents, dismiss thousands of career public servants, conduct military-style deportations of millions of immigrants, undermine the independence of the Department of … Read more

Rapid Increase in AI Implementation in Education Revealed by Survey

Rapid Increase in AI Implementation in Education Revealed by Survey

Educators are continuing to show confidence in integrating technology into their teaching, with many planning to use AI more in the future, according to a new report from adaptive learning company HMH. The 2024 Educator Confidence Report, based on responses from over 1,200 educators, highlights the changing landscape of education and addresses critical K-12 issues … Read more

9 Affordable Ways Schools can Enhance the Lives of Teachers & Students

9 Affordable Ways Schools can Enhance the Lives of Teachers & Students

9 Low-Cost Ways Schools can Make Life Better for Teachers & Students is the headline of one of my recent Ed Week columns. Educators suggest 9 strategies for improving the education experience for teachers and learners alike. Here are some excerpts: 1. Encourage collaboration among teachers by creating opportunities for them to work together, share … Read more

Advocating for asynchronous learning: A personal perspective

Advocating for asynchronous learning: A personal perspective

Mary Nestor, associate director of first-year writing and senior lecturer in the English Department at Clemson University, focuses on teaching general education and writing-intensive courses in various modalities. Millie Tullis, a digital learning strategist at Clemson Online, supports online teaching and learning for instructors at Clemson University and teaches online composition courses with an emphasis … Read more

The Rise of Adaptive LMSs in Modern Business Strategy

The Rise of Adaptive LMSs in Modern Business Strategy

By leveraging AI, adaptive LMSs can analyze vast amounts of data to identify knowledge gaps and recommend relevant content to fill those gaps. This proactive approach to learning ensures that employees are continuously developing the skills needed to excel in their roles, ultimately benefiting the organization as a whole. Moreover, adaptive LMSs provide real-time feedback … Read more