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Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
18 hours ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Education
fromPadailypost
8 hours ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromTheregister
3 days ago

China wants AI to prepare school lessons and mark homework

China's action plan aims to integrate AI into education, enhancing teaching methods and ensuring secure implementation.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
Marketing
fromBig Think
16 hours ago

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

What makes a good student - Harvard Gazette

Curiosity, rigorous thinking, integrity, and knowing when enough is enough are key qualities of successful students.
Data science
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

Bad teacher bots can leave hidden marks on model students

Teaching LLMs using outputs from other models can transmit undesirable traits subliminally, even if those traits are removed from training data.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Every leader wants to change the world. Here's how to tell if you're actually doing so

Tech leaders often claim to change the world, but true social impact requires evaluating both positive and negative consequences.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
2 days ago

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

The US National Science Foundation awarded a record 2,599 graduate fellowships, reversing last year's cut to just 1,000.
#ai-in-learning
OMG science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Physicist proposes two-button calculator

A two-button calculator can compute all functions of a scientific calculator using a single operator, simplifying mathematical expressions significantly.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
Running
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

What John Wilson's Critique of My Faculty Survey Gets Wrong

Wilson theorizes that aggrieved far-right faculty were overrepresented while far-left faculty boycotted the survey. He provides no evidence for either claim and ignores evidence against—such as that only one of 633 respondents identified as 'extremely conservative.'
Right-wing politics
#generative-ai
Education
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Education experts to Mamdani: why are you foisting AI on our kids? | Fortune

Generative AI should not be used in classrooms due to potential harm to children's education and development.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
Education
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Education experts to Mamdani: why are you foisting AI on our kids? | Fortune

Generative AI should not be used in classrooms due to potential harm to children's education and development.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
OMG science
fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: 14 things PhD students liked hearing from their supervisors

PhD supervisors are effectively guiding students, while anglerfish use bioluminescence for mating and chimpanzees face internal conflict.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
Mental health
fromNature
3 days ago

14 things our PhD supervisors got right and why it mattered

Good supervision positively impacts PhD students, providing support and fostering a collaborative environment.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 hours ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
Education
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.
#higher-education
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

Why Smart Brands Are Betting on Education-Led Marketing

Education-led marketing builds trust and fosters engagement by providing valuable knowledge to customers, moving away from traditional marketing tactics.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

What Is Immersive Learning In Corporate Training? Examples, Benefits, And Strategies

Immersive learning enhances corporate training by providing realistic, interactive experiences that improve engagement and on-the-job performance.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
18 hours ago

10 Problem-Solving Training Techniques Every Organization Should Use

Problem-solving training equips employees with skills to analyze situations, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions quickly.
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Creative Teaching Awards celebrate experiential learning, community connections | Cornell Chronicle

Creative Teaching Awards recognize innovative teaching strategies through local, hands-on learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.
#learning-and-development
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago
Online learning

From Completion Rates To Behavioral Change: Rethinking What Learning Success Really Means

Learning programs should prioritize impact and behavioral change over traditional metrics like completion rates and quiz scores.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

From Completion Rates To Behavioral Change: Rethinking What Learning Success Really Means

Learning programs should prioritize impact and behavioral change over traditional metrics like completion rates and quiz scores.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Real-World Microlearning Examples Of Competency-Based Training For Associations

Competency-based training focuses on specific skills needed for career advancement rather than just course hours, enhancing member value in associations.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Berkeley private school with a colorful and groundbreaking past turns 80

Berkwood Hedge, founded by five mothers in the 1950s, has evolved into a progressive school with diverse programs and a rich history.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Blended Learning For High-Impact Leadership Development In 2026

Blended learning, designed intentionally, creates high-impact leadership development that is scalable and effective in real-world applications.
#ai
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
22 hours ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I'm a UNC international student who pivoted to computer science junior year. Here's how I got an AI summer internship.

Vivienne Hnin pivoted from pre-med to computer science, leveraging AI to build projects and secure an internship despite initial challenges as an international student.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
22 hours ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I'm a UNC international student who pivoted to computer science junior year. Here's how I got an AI summer internship.

Vivienne Hnin pivoted from pre-med to computer science, leveraging AI to build projects and secure an internship despite initial challenges as an international student.
Education
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Makeshift Gaza university offers chance to resurrect academic studies

Solar-powered halls in Gaza provide essential academic spaces for students amid war and resource scarcity.
Higher education
fromFortune
20 hours ago

This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard-and it will only cost $10,000 to attend | Fortune

Khan TED Institute will offer a low-cost, AI-focused degree to expand access to higher education and align learning with job market needs.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Featured Gig: Vice Provost for Online, Digital Learning, Temple

Temple is creating the vice provost for online and digital learning to lead a universitywide transformation in how we design, deliver and scale high-quality, flexible academic programs. This role is central to advancing our strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, particularly around expanding access, improving student success and increasing Temple's impact in Philadelphia and beyond.
Higher education
#education
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
#artificial-intelligence
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

What Is Real Interactivity In eLearning? (And Why Clicks Don't Count)

Real interactivity in learning requires decision-making and consequences, not just reactive actions like clicking or revealing content.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are

College mergers disrupt relational systems, affecting roles, identity, and emotional stability beyond just organizational structures.
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

The Promise Of Personalized AI Education In A Country With Many Cultures

AI-driven learning platforms personalize instruction in Indian schools by analyzing student interactions to provide individualized support and expand equitable access to tailored education.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Education Leadership in Action

School leaders face unprecedented challenges including staffing shortages, declining morale, and decision fatigue while expected to drive innovation and improvement.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

The Education Industry: Shaping Economies, Skills, And The Future Of Learning

Modern education has evolved into a technology-enabled, flexible, and resilient ecosystem that expands access, aligns learning with workforce needs, and drives societal and economic development.
Online learning
fromMedium
6 months ago

The world doesn't need more courses-It needs better ones

Learning should prioritize ethics, accessibility, and human-centered design over short crash tutorials to cultivate responsible, inclusive, long-term creativity.
#higher-education-reform
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning (opinion)

This is a striking decision at a moment when public confidence in higher education is eroding. It is also puzzling because rigorous research and evaluation have demonstrated, over and over, the value of the work of centers for teaching and learning, including positive impacts on student learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness and faculty development.
Higher education
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why General Education Requirements in College Matter

General education courses build foundational skills, socialize students, increase cultural capital and lifetime fulfillment, and positively influence life outcomes including income.
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