Metacognition in Artifical Intelligence might take some time to understand. How we think and why we think in a particular way might still be mysteries for most of us. I Guess, there might be some amount of unpredictability even in AI. How do we know that AI might not at some point of time not turn against its creators? This is a worrisome scenario described by many Science Fiction writers. How do we prevent AI from going rogue? Do we really know enough about Metacognition, or for that effect, the essence of thinking? What is there to prevent a self-driven car from crashing into a tree?
The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
Watch this video to learn more about the fully online, accelerated, project-based Master of Education in Educational Technology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For more information, visit: https://www.utrgv.edu/edtech/index.htm
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
This 30-hour accelerated program designed to prepare persons in K-12, higher education, corporate, and military settings to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for the classrooms and boardrooms of tomorrow. Students in this program have the opportunity to earn one or more graduate certificates in E-Learning, Technology Leadership, and Online Instructional Design.
This is a fantastic program! Its practical, real-world based and applicable to many areas of industry where teaching and learning, training and development are used.
AI for social good isn’t optional. It’s a responsibility. And it starts with all of us—how we build, invest and lead with empathy.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"AI has its flaws. If we’re not intentional, it can reflect our worst biases. If we don’t integrate it wisely, it can exclude and harm. That’s why we must keep people—real people—at the heart of the conversation."
"With the evolution of online learning environments and the increasing number of online student enrollment, faculty must be cognizant and reflect on the practices and structure used in their online classes regarding learner interactions and their teaching presence"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Various methods and tools can be used by faculty to increase their teaching presence in the asynchronous online classroom"
"To make sure I’ve found the most relevant literature that informs my research question, I still log the keyword search strings and databases I’ve tried, and manually discern from titles and abstracts what I should include. The process of discovery can take days. For some researchers, the traditional, labor-intensive method of conducting systematic keyword searches is being supplemented—or even replaced—by AI-powered software like Perplexity Deep Research, ScholarGPT (a custom ChatGPT for open-access scholarly materials) and Elicit."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"While AI literature review tools are tempting supplements to a time-intensive process, they currently fall short in navigating the long tail of data, the very place where many researchers aim to contribute new knowledge."
Discover the benefits and challenges of chatbots in higher education. Learn strategies to prevent misuse, protect academic integrity, and integrate AI responsibly to support teaching and student success.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"As more students leverage chatbots for both approved and unapproved use, educational institutions can work to help students understand the appropriate way to leverage technology within the learning environment."
A new UNESCO report cautions that artificial intelligence has the potential to threaten students’ access to quality education. The organization calls for a focus on people, to ensure digital tools enhance education.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"While AI and other digital technology hold enormous potential to improve education, a new UNESCO report warns they also risk eroding human rights and worsening inequality if deployed without deliberately robust safeguards."
Employers and societies demand graduates who can evaluate information and make sound judgments.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"By fostering critical thinking and embracing AI as a tool, universities can turn disruption into opportunity. The goal is not to produce graduates who compete with machines, but to cultivate independent thinkers who can do what machines cannot: reflect, judge, and create meaning."
Learners now need a diversity of offerings from their higher education institutions—bite-sized, relevant non-credit education.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Zoe MacLeod discusses how to intentionally align non-credit learning, especially microcredentials, with credit programs to build learner confidence and how technology, through digital credentials and integrated records, makes those achievements visible and portable across systems."
Learning in the era of AI no longer means learning once for knowledge—it's proving you can learn the next thing, quickly and efficiently.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"A college degree used to be a long-term gatepass to professional success, but in today's AI era, the half-life of knowledge is decreasing terribly fast."
5G Standalone is scaling globally, but operators face a new smartphone moment. Success in the 6G era depends on strategic models, AI and cloud-enabled innovation.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Verizon SVP and CTO, Yago Tenorio, recently declared, “We are on the cusp of another smartphone moment.” He envisions a future where wearables, glasses, wristbands and other lightweight devices enable AI to see and hear what users do, exponentially accelerating learning and interaction."
Content formats and learner expectations are changing fast, now more than ever before. If you could gain the insight you need in just 30 seconds instead of 30 minutes, wouldn’t you choose the faster option?
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"‘TikTokification’ might sound like a buzzword, but it captures a real shift, not just in how we consume content, but in how we learn."
Workers younger than 50 and workers with a bachelor’s degree or more education are among the most likely to use AI in their job.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"21% of U.S. workers say at least some of their work is done with AI, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in September. That share is up from 16% roughly a year ago."
The online learning platform Udemy has seen a fivefold increase in AI-related enrollments this year, but some experts warn against falling for hype that frames AI as a quick fix for issues in education and the workforce.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Nearly half of talent development leaders surveyed in LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report say they see a skills crisis, with organizations under pressure to equip employees for both present and future roles through dynamic skill-building, particularly in AI and generative AI."
"A common practice in synchronized online learning is for an educator to ask a question to gauge how well students understand the material. An educator might follow the question by immediately calling on a specific student for a response, randomly selecting a student for an immediate response, pausing before calling on a student, or having students individually brainstorm before sharing their thoughts. In each of these options, how time is used has the potential to impact a variety of outcomes for students."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Online educators, like their in-person counterparts, must work to align pedagogical strategies, such as wait time, with learning outcomes and goals in light of their instructional context and learner population."
In Chapter 14 of Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI, authors Renee Rottner, Lenore Porter, Jason Bock, Jordan Jannone, Rory Walsh Senerchia, Janet Ward, and Joshuah Whittinghill explore how Artificial Intelligence can both bridge and exacerbate the digital divide in education. The chapter examines issues such as technology access, digital literacy, and algorithmic bias, while also highlighting opportunities for AI to be customized for diverse learners. It further considers evolving policy frameworks and emphasizes that equitable implementation of AI requires more than just technological tools—it calls for investments in educator training, ethical guidelines, and a commitment to inclusiveness. By centering equity, the authors argue, educators and policymakers can ensure that all students benefit equally from AI-powered learning tools.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
AI can either help close or widen the education gap, and making it fair for all students depends on access, training, and ethical use. Preview Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI here: https://bit.ly/4jVce93
GenAI has been quickly adopted by students, but the consequences of using it as a shortcut could be grave. A study into how students think about and use GenAI offers insights into how teaching might adapt
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"[T]he great educational challenge lies in enabling students to take advantage of the benefits that GenAI offers, while making a critical use of it that does not undermine their own thinking."
Fewer than 40% of institutions had formal AI acceptable‑use policies as of spring 2025, and many campuses were still in early stages of policy development.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Accreditors are also adapting requirements given the advent of AI...
The message is clear: AI governance is not optional; it’s operational, and it’s being audited."
"As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into all corners of higher education, addressing ethical concerns is crucial to responsible implementation."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"This report is designed to provide a structured foundation for critical discourse and actionable strategies concerning the ethical integration and responsible deployment of AI technologies in higher education."
While school drop-offs may not be at play, parents find a new host of rules to abide by with virtual schooling.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
“Learning coaches,” contracts and monitoring attendance online — while virtual school may tout itself as more flexible for students, parents are involved as ever.
AI's full impact extends beyond cost-cutting to organizational transformation, accelerated growth and enhanced human potential … if leveraged correctly.
"In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the role of Learning and Development (L&D) professionals is evolving. It’s no longer enough to simply be aware of AI; a deeper AI literacy is becoming a core competency."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The ultimate goal is to move from AI literacy to AI fluency"
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