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OpenSim in 2025: A Year of Crisis, Growth, and Loss – Hypergrid Business

OpenSim in 2025: A Year of Crisis, Growth, and Loss – Hypergrid Business | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
We haven’t done one of these in a while! But since I presented on OpenSim statistics at the OSCC conference in December, it seemed like a good time to look back at what happened in the OpenSim community this year. 2025 was a year of dramatic highs and lows for OpenSim.
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January 15, 3:25 AM
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Quiz Yourself: How Is AI Reshaping K-12 Career and Technical Education?

Quiz Yourself: How Is AI Reshaping K-12 Career and Technical Education? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Test your knowledge on AI trends in students' careers.
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January 13, 5:50 PM
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Charting What’s Next: The 2026 Top Topics in K-12 Innovation

Charting What’s Next: The 2026 Top Topics in K-12 Innovation | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Each year, the pace of change in K-12 education seems to accelerate, and 2026 is no exception. From the expanding influence of artificial intelligence to new expectations for online security and safety, schools are balancing bold innovation with the realities of limited time, resources, and capacity. That’s where CoSN’s Driving…
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The 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report will be here in just a couple of weeks! 

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January 13, 5:14 PM
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What It Looks Like to Put Teachers in Charge of Their Own PD

What It Looks Like to Put Teachers in Charge of Their Own PD | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Teachers say they want more choice in their professional learning. One principal found a solution.
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January 9, 5:25 AM
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The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2026 

The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2026  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch.
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"Invade"?? ;)

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January 7, 12:32 AM
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AI Clarity: 4 Mindset Shifts Learning Leaders Need Before Building an AI Strategy

AI Clarity: 4 Mindset Shifts Learning Leaders Need Before Building an AI Strategy | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The AI landscape will keep shifting—new tools, faster models, endless possibilities. But clarity, not speed, will determine who succeeds.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 6, 12:10 PM

"The leaders who thrive are the ones who adapt with purpose, aligning every experiment with strategy and using AI to elevate, not erode, human skills."

Nik Peachey's curator insight, January 8, 5:30 AM

"The leaders who thrive are the ones who adapt with purpose, aligning every experiment with strategy and using AI to elevate, not erode, human skills."

Richard Platt's curator insight, January 9, 9:37 AM

"The leaders who thrive are the ones who adapt with purpose, aligning every experiment with strategy and using AI to elevate, not erode, human skills."

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December 28, 2025 3:49 AM
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The skills our students need! Read the WEF New Economy Skills whitepaper (released Dec. 2025)

The skills our students need! Read the WEF New Economy Skills whitepaper (released Dec. 2025) | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

Via Dr. Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Thanks to Tom D'Amico.

Raquel GR's curator insight, January 9, 3:36 AM
Este informe del Foro Económico Mundial destaca que en la nueva economía las habilidades humanas o centradas en las personas —como creatividad, pensamiento crítico, adaptabilidad y liderazgo— serán cada vez más esenciales para afrontar los cambios tecnológicos y de mercado, especialmente en un contexto donde la inteligencia artificial automatiza tareas rutinarias y redefine las necesidades laborales (Foro Económico Mundial, 2025). Esta perspectiva no solo subraya la importancia de integrar el desarrollo de competencias humanas en los procesos educativos, sino que también refuerza la necesidad de curar y seleccionar recursos educativos que fomenten estas habilidades en estudiantes y docentes, tal como plantean diversas investigaciones sobre la alfabetización y gestión de información en entornos digitales.
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December 27, 2025 7:34 PM
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The Top 10 EdWeek Stories of 2025

The Top 10 EdWeek Stories of 2025 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Readers were highly engaged in stories about reading strategies, and the impact of deep federal cuts to education programs.
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December 26, 2025 7:19 PM
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I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education

I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"Imagine you had an unlimited budget for individual tutors offering hyper-personalised courses that maximised learners’ productivity and skills development. This summer I previewed this idea – with a ridiculous and solipsistic test.

 

I asked an AI tutor agent to play the role of me, an Oxford lecturer on media and AI, and teach me a personal master’s course, based entirely on my own work."


Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, December 26, 2025 1:13 PM

"The course was a great learning experience, even though I supposedly knew it all already. So in the inevitable student survey, I gave the agentic version of me well-deserved, five-star feedback."

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December 25, 2025 7:22 PM
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The Class Where ‘Screenagers’ Train to Navigate Social Media and A.I. 

The Class Where ‘Screenagers’ Train to Navigate Social Media and A.I.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
New technologies are complicating efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.
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December 23, 2025 10:21 PM
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What AI Integration Really Looks Like in Today’s Classrooms

What AI Integration Really Looks Like in Today’s Classrooms | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"In late 2022, when generative AI tools landed in students’ hands, classrooms changed almost overnight. Essays written by algorithms appeared in inboxes. Lesson plans suddenly felt outdated. And across the country, schools asked the same questions: How do we respond — and what comes next?"


Via EDTECH@UTRGV, Yashy Tohsaku
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Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, December 22, 2025 11:08 AM

"This was my lightbulb moment. If we could use AI tools to develop engaging and accessible reading passages for students, we could also teach foundational AI literacy skills at the same time."

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December 22, 2025 6:19 PM
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What It Means for a High School Graduate to Be ‘AI-Ready’

What It Means for a High School Graduate to Be ‘AI-Ready’ | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Students should learn how to use AI to solve problems, new "Profile of an AI Ready Graduate" says.
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We need to talk about Elementary School students too! 

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December 20, 2025 3:33 AM
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Charting What’s Next: The 2026 Top Topics in K-12 Innovation

Charting What’s Next: The 2026 Top Topics in K-12 Innovation | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Each year, the pace of change in K-12 education seems to accelerate, and 2026 is no exception. From the expanding influence of artificial intelligence to new expectations for online security and safety, schools are balancing bold innovation with the realities of limited time, resources, and capacity. That’s where CoSN’s Driving…
David W. Deeds's insight:

I'm getting two quotes in the 2026 edition, due out in early February! 

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January 15, 5:23 PM
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A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know. 

A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.
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January 15, 3:21 AM
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The Three Worst Words You Can Say to a Teacher

The Three Worst Words You Can Say to a Teacher | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
I’m sick of hearing the same patronizing advice from administrators and professional development trainers.
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I got "What's your why?" as a survey question once. My response was "Seriously?" ;)

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January 13, 5:17 PM
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More Teachers Are Using AI in Their Classrooms. Here's Why

More Teachers Are Using AI in Their Classrooms. Here's Why | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
But there's still a big number of teachers who don't plan to use the technology.
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January 12, 5:04 PM
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AI's next big thing is world models

AI's next big thing is world models | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
World models hold the keys to everything from robotics to video games.
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January 7, 12:40 AM
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AI Slop won in 2025 — fingerprinting real content might be the answer in 2026

AI Slop won in 2025 — fingerprinting real content might be the answer in 2026 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"Forget identifying AI slop, 'Fingerprinting real media' could be 2026's hottest trend.."


Via Leona Ungerer, Yashy Tohsaku
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December 28, 2025 4:28 AM
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Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: Laptops Did Not Take Away Their Brains. The School Model Did.

Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: Laptops Did Not Take Away Their Brains. The School Model Did. | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A blog to share ideas about innovative, real, and relevant learning.

Via Vladimir Kukharenko, Yashy Tohsaku
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December 27, 2025 7:37 PM
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Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12

Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Students' homework production is at a record low. Is it a symptom of post-pandemic apathy?
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More like not-so-quiet quitting. ;)

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December 26, 2025 7:22 PM
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Where Are You on the Ed Tech Maturity Curve?

Where Are You on the Ed Tech Maturity Curve? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Ed tech maturity models can help institutions map progress and make smarter tech decisions.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Schools should get grades for this. ;)

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, December 26, 2025 1:03 PM

"With the right mindset, a shared roadmap, and a willingness to start where you are, ed tech transformation becomes a practical and achievable path forward."

Elena Galeote's comment, December 29, 2025 7:19 AM
El artículo “Where Are You on the Ed Tech Maturity Curve?” plantea de forma precisa cómo la tecnología puede integrarse gradualmente en las instituciones educativas y destaca la importancia de enderezarla con los objetivos pedagógicos, lo cual es positivo porque refuerza la idea de que la tecnología debe apoyar el aprendizaje y no ser un fin en sí misma. No obstante, presenta una visión algo idílica, ya que no considera suficientemente las limitaciones reales del contexto escolar, como la falta de recursos, la brecha digital o la formación docente. En conjunto, es un buen marco de referencia, pero necesita una mirada más contextualizada para que la tecnología educativa tenga un impacto verdaderamente significativo.
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December 26, 2025 7:17 PM
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How AI could close the education inequality gap - or widen it

How AI could close the education inequality gap - or widen it | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As schools and universities take varying stances on AI, some teachers believe the tech can democratize tutoring. Here's how - and where the drawbacks lie.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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This is interesting. 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, December 26, 2025 1:17 PM

"All the AI companies now often offer, for free, a learning mode that makes the AI less likely to give you the answer and more likely to act like a normal tutor," said Mollick. "Those things will result in better outcomes." 

Miriam Senent's comment, December 28, 2025 12:34 PM
El artículo plantea si las “clases particulares” con inteligencia artificial puede ayudar a reducir la brecha educativa, especialmente para alumnado que no tiene acceso a apoyo personalizado fuera del aula. En matemáticas, donde las dificultades se acumulan rápidamente, un sistema de tutoría que ofrezca práctica guiada y retroalimentación inmediata podría ser útil como refuerzo. Sin embargo, el debate no es solo tecnológico: el impacto depende de quién puede acceder a estas herramientas, con qué condiciones y con qué propósito pedagógico.
Una mirada crítica señala que la IA en educación puede ampliar desigualdades si se implementa sin considerar los factores socio-técnicos (acceso, transparencia, agencia del alumnado y del profesorado, y diseño centrado en las personas) (Bulathwela et al., 2021). En el marco de la educación digital, el reto es que la IA complemente la enseñanza, apoye el razonamiento y no sustituya la comprensión. Referencia
Bulathwela, S., Pérez-Ortiz, M., Holloway, C., & Shawe-Taylor, J. (2021). Could AI democratise education? Socio-technical imaginaries of an EdTech revolution (arXiv:2112.02034). arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2112.02034
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December 23, 2025 10:24 PM
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Skills are the new hiring currency: 86% of employers say certificates show real job readiness

Skills are the new hiring currency: 86% of employers say certificates show real job readiness | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Exclusive new data finds that companies value certificates, skills, and real-world experience over traditional academic pedigrees.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, December 22, 2025 11:05 AM

"86% of employers now see nondegree certificates as valuable indicators of job readiness."

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December 22, 2025 7:42 PM
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The 10 English Learner Stories That Defined 2025

The 10 English Learner Stories That Defined 2025 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
See which topics in English-learner education resonated the most with EdWeek readers this year.
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December 22, 2025 6:14 PM
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The Best and Worst of 2025's Education News

The Best and Worst of 2025's Education News | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Larry Ferlazzo offers his thoughts on cellphone bans, absenteeism, vouchers, and more.
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Had a lot going on in 2025! 

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