In this episode, we delve into strategies for finding balance amidst the overwhelming trends in AI. We begin with Don Carson from Mighty Coconut Studios envisioning the emergence of prompt-driven VR worlds that resemble the Holodeck from Star Trek. We then explore the concept of the extended mind, as explained by Elliot Felix, drawing on … Read more
I realize this is a risky question to bring up, but I can’t help but raise it. I anticipate receiving a flood of negative comments from Trump supporters. I can handle that. Did Putin manipulate the election? I don’t have concrete evidence. I have doubts and concerns. But for now, I still have the freedom … Read more
Key points: Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance, according to a SchoolStatus survey. The majority of respondents (90 percent) believe school-family communication is important for achieving student success, but many struggle with issues like … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for allegedly misleading prospective doctoral students. A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the U.S. Education Department used the wrong legal standard when it denied Grand Canyon University’s application for nonprofit status in 2019. The decision by the three-judge panel of the … Read more
Aisling MacNamara is the Director of Learning, Enablement & Inclusion at LearnUpon. One of her passions is creating learner-centered programs that help achieve company objectives. Today, she shares insights on learner engagement, L&D context, and findings from her team’s six-month skills development pilot project. In the current post-remote working world, designing engaging onboarding training presents … Read more
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, along with education leaders from across the state, expressed strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Thurmond stated that this move would pose a significant threat to the quality of education that students need for a successful future. During a press … Read more
We delve into the recent executive order on artificial intelligence issued by the Biden administration, with a special emphasis on AI and education. Nancy offers a simplified explanation of the order for a hypothetical 5-year-old listener before delving into a more detailed analysis suitable for a 5th-grade level. The order aims to promote responsible AI … Read more
Peter Greene raises the question of how teachers can uphold honesty and evidence in a society where the president embodies the opposite values. He expresses concern about the rise of a post-truth society under the new administration. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between truths based on reality and evidence, and views that are rooted … Read more
Key points: Media literacy has become an essential skill in today’s digital world. With the rise of various platforms, the ability to differentiate between credible information and misinformation is crucial. Media literacy enables students to critically assess sources, understand the intent behind content, and engage with diverse perspectives. It is essential for academic success and … Read more
(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) As regular readers know, I’ve been a long-time advocate and practitioner of “active” learning (see The Best Research Demonstrating That Lectures Are Not The Best Instructional Strategy). Another study has just been … Read more