In the dynamic realm of education, where innovation continually shapes the learning landscape, generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force poised to redefine educational practices worldwide. Looking ahead to the next five years, the integration of generative AI promises profound advancements, particularly in the realm of personalized learning at scale.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Looking ahead to the next five years, the integration of generative AI promises profound advancements, particularly in the realm of personalized learning at scale."
Looking ahead to the next five years, the integration of generative AI promises profound advancements, particularly in the realm of personalized learning at scale.
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.
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"Here’s a sustainable plan to bring you up to speed on a technology that academe can’t afford to ignore."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"A quiet disaster is unfolding in college classrooms around this country as artificial intelligence becomes an undeniable reality for students — with little or no guidance from professors. Most faculty members never dreamed they would need to learn about an emerging technology as it arrives in real time and, understandably, they don’t feel comfortable talking about it in class."
"In his vividly written “Are You Ready for the AI University?” Scott Latham depicts two visions: a transformation experienced by today’s colleges and universities, followed by a description of new, AI-centered institutions."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"[S]tudents will prefer AI in classes, due in part to their life experience but more for the technology’s personalization and convenience."
AI can generate valuable insights for higher education institutions and it can be used to enhance the teaching process itself. The caveat is that this can only be achieved when universities adopt a strategic and proactive set of data and process management policies for their use of AI.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"[D]ata governance is about more than just security; it also encompasses data quality, management practices, and clearly defined roles and responsibilities."
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To give students more detailed feedback on a writing assignment than she could provide herself, Katie Durkin experimented with AI. She's happy with the results.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"A teacher used AI tools during two revision cycles of student writing to provide personalized, actionable feedback and rubric-based evaluations, which enhanced student revisions and informed targeted instruction without replacing teacher guidance."
Safeguarding student data and securing the digital future of education is a joint venture to keep Android apps safe for schools.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called “Dirty Stream.” This vulnerability allows malicious apps to overwrite files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, token theft, and data manipulation. Among the apps affected were WPS Office and File Manager, both commonly used for document handling in educational settings."
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EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Traditional eLearning courses often present static content, forcing learners to follow a one-size-fits-all approach. AI transforms this by tailoring stories to each learner's pace, preferences, and knowledge gaps"
"Across industries, companies are racing to integrate AI-powered chatbots and assistants into their operations. If it feels to you like a gold rush, you may have a point. The potential for AI to enhance productivity, streamline workflows and drive competitive advantage is undeniable. However, many organizations make a critical mistake: They rush to deploy AI without first addressing the quality of the information feeding it."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"AI chatbots are exceptionally good at finding and presenting information in natural language. But they cannot distinguish between valid, up-to-date content and outdated, obsolete or even incorrect information."
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EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"In some California colleges, determining whether a student is fake or real can be difficult"
"A professor at Michigan State University teaches two courses in a virtual reality setting, allowing for focused discussions and learning in a new and engaging environment."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Students at Michigan State University can get hands-on experience learning about virtual reality and avatars through a fully VR classroom experience."
"Artificial intelligence has rapidly started finding its place in the workplace, but this year will be remembered as the moment when companies pushed past simply experimenting with AI and started building around it, Microsoft said in a blog post accompanying its annual Work Trend Index report."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"These so-called Frontier Firms will be built around “on-demand intelligence and powered by ‘hybrid’ teams of humans + agents, these companies scale rapidly, operate with agility, and generate value faster,” according to the report. Microsoft argued that within the next two to five years, every company will be on the journey to becoming one."
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EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"This rubric breaks down the key criteria to consider, making it easy for any educator, regardless of how tech-savvy they are, to make informed decisions."
"The question is no longer whether AI will automate aspects of your job. It’s whether you’ll have the initiative and creativity to out-evolve the automation."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"A recent survey by Deloitte found that while 94% of executives believe AI will dramatically shift work models, only 17% have a clear plan for what that shift actually looks like."
There is no shortage of opinions or perspectives on AI and its impact on education. As we get more granular in our understanding of risks and possibilities, new possibilities and risks emerge. Not even necessarily new, but more defined. As I write this, I realize the first paragraph isn’t great.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Faced with generative AI in our classrooms, the obvious response for us is to influence students to adopt the helpful uses of AI while persuading them to avoid the harmful ones. Our problem is that we don’t know how to do that."
"Minecraft is a movie and a very popular video game with iconic block graphics that characters can "mine" for building material and gems. It's also what cognitive scientist Charley Wu and his team utilized to study how people learned as they played. Their unique study focused on both individual and social learning — and they found a clear answer to which players were most successful. (Hint: Get you a player who can do both.) Their results were published recently in the journal Nature Communications."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The study found that the most successful players were the most adaptive, switching between individual mining and using social learning when the situation called for it."
Discover how AI avatars are changing the way we approach and deliver training content, making it more efficient, authentic, and personalized.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"[T]he true power lies in their ability to maintain a personal touch, capturing the trainer's voice, tone, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that the content resonates with learners on a deeper level."
Smarter content filtering technology gives K–12 students more access, more appropriately, while locking down dangerous online activity.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"When schools rely solely on a filter that has a list of “good” and “bad” websites, they miss the gray areas. Sites like YouTube, Reddit and other social media platforms are often universally blocked. Additionally, students have figured out how to use VPNs and proxies, which mask their true destination and intent online."
"In an era where classroom engagement and personalized education are more important than ever, just-in-time teaching (JiTT) emerges as a key strategy for college instructors. This pedagogical approach integrates active learning with the timely use of instructional technology to enhance student understanding and participation."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"As you integrate JiTT into your teaching practices, remember the key is flexibility and responsiveness to your students' learning needs"
"A new book on teaching and learning with generative AI, co-edited by American education technology professors Joseph Rene Corbeil and Maria Elena Corbeil, moves beyond reactions to AI towards a practice-based guide for educators and staff navigating the challenges of AI in classrooms and curricula.
The book – with contributions from three dozen academics and experts, mostly from the United States – sees generative AI in education as inevitable and looks to the future. It provides in-depth analysis of AI in education, evidence-based strategies for teaching, and summaries of benefits and risks."
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Thank you to Karen MacGregor for her wonderful writeup on our new book, "Teaching and learning in the age of generative AI"
To realize their full potential microcredentials must be anchored in strong, scalable frameworks that align education with workforce needs & learner goals.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"[O]ne of the biggest challenges facing the microcredential movement is inconsistency. Without clear structures and shared standards, these programs risk losing credibility and long-term value."
In a world where AI can think for us, over-reliance could harm our reflective thinking abilities.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"[W]hile GenAI makes accessing information quite convenient, it may come at a cost, especially when it comes to how we think about and learn from the information provided by GenAI tools."
An edtech expert describes what substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition mean in lesson design—and how to reach that elusive final level.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
“How often am I striving for transformational use of technology in the classroom? As engagement often equals increased learning, how can I move toward the redefinition level?”
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Looking ahead to the next five years, the integration of generative AI promises profound advancements, particularly in the realm of personalized learning at scale.