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Transforming Education: The Promise of Generative AI in the Next Five Years

Transforming Education: The Promise of Generative AI in the Next Five Years | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
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.
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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."

Marco Bertolini's curator insight, December 14, 2024 2:15 PM

Looking ahead to the next five years, the integration of generative AI promises profound advancements, particularly in the realm of personalized learning at scale.

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Master of Education in Education Technology | Accelerated Online Program - Project Based

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

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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-LearningTechnology Leadership, and Online Instructional Design.

harrietwatkins's curator insight, August 24, 2024 10:34 PM
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.
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In a World of AI, Content Curation Is More Important Than Ever

In a World of AI, Content Curation Is More Important Than Ever | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Content curation is a vital part of the creative process. In this blog post and podcast, we explore why curation matters and how we can help students learn how to engage in the curation process. Listen
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"[W]e live in a world an instant information ecosystem, where ideas go viral without much thought regarding accuracy and validity. It’s a place where content is cheap. Cheap to make. Cheap to share. Cheap to consume. And even cheaper now with AI."

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Instructional Designer Vs eLearning Developer: What Are Their Main Differences?

Instructional Designer Vs eLearning Developer: What Are Their Main Differences? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"With technology inundating our lives and online education being more popular than ever, the field of Learning and Development (L&D) is emerging as a highly desirable choice for future professionals as well as a sought-after talent pool for many businesses."

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"While there are numerous titles and roles involved in the design, development, and implementation of eLearning, the ones we hear the most are Instructional Designers (IDs) and eLearning developers. But were you aware that these two roles are different from each other despite operating in the same field and often side by side?"

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AI for Automation or Augmentation of L&D?

AI for Automation or Augmentation of L&D? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"[W]hat kind of future do we want to build for L&D — one that reinforces and scales the status quo, or one that reimagines what learning can be?"

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"For instructional designers, the augmentation path means re-skilling, not de-skilling, taking on new roles which help to co-create and maintain AI systems which optimise employee performance."

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Gen Z Is Growing Up in Education Upheaval. How Are Teens Doing?

Gen Z Is Growing Up in Education Upheaval. How Are Teens Doing? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Gen Z has arrived at that awkward phase where the first of their generation are old enough to be blamed for ruining dating and office culture while th
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"Since Zoomers began to reach age 16 in 2013, the rate of students who drop out of high school has fallen to its lowest level and remained steady at 4 percent."

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AI as a Thought Partner in Higher Education

AI as a Thought Partner in Higher Education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"When used thoughtfully and transparently, generative artificial intelligence can augment creativity and challenge assumptions, making it an excellent tool for exploring and developing ideas."

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"This article explores two key questions about GenAI to address common misconceptions and encourage broader adoption and more effective use of these tools in higher education."

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Pilots, Principles, and Pop-Ins: A Practical Path to Campus AI

Pilots, Principles, and Pop-Ins: A Practical Path to Campus AI | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Smaller institutions are finding creative, values-driven ways to explore artificial intelligence tools. This conversation unpacks how grassroots experimentation can guide responsible innovation."

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“Pilot, explore, and focus on data” captures the mindset for successful AI adoption—encouraging experimentation while emphasizing the importance of clean, organized data.

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As ChatGPT scores B- in engineering, courses face shake-up

As ChatGPT scores B- in engineering, courses face shake-up | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Now that AI is invading classrooms and homework assignment, students need to learn reasoning more than ever"

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"Students are increasingly turning to AI to help them with coursework, leaving academics scrambling to adjust their teaching practices or debating how to ban it altogether."

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Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Using digital tools does not mean students or educators possess data literacy or understand the quality, context, or implications of data.
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"While digital literacy has become an aspirational cornerstone of modern education, the exponential growth of data-driven decision-making across industries reveals critical gaps that demand a stronger focus on data literacy."

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OPINION: AI is not the enemy of learning — outdated education standards are

OPINION: AI is not the enemy of learning — outdated education standards are | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Technology is evolving at an unprecedented rate, but can education keep up with this rapid pace of change? As new tools and innovations emerge, the question becomes whether traditional education systems are equipped to adapt and fully embrace these advancements.
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"[W]ith outdated educators and institutions who continue to vilify it, students are left to navigate an educational system that refuses to adapt to the tools that can actually enhance learning and efficiency."

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Should your AI sound human — or like you?

"What to know before designing a voice agent."

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"As voice AI evolves, more companies are confronting this invisible threshold. Do you want your voice agent to sound real? How real? Real like a receptionist? Real like you?​"

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
According to a recent survey by Anthology (2023), 60% of students in the US have used AI tools, with 10% reporting weekly use 38% using them monthly. Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience.
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"Understanding how students interact with AI tools allows teachers to guide ethical usage, ensuring that both educators and learners benefit from these technologies."

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Data shows growing GenAI adoption in higher ed

Data shows growing GenAI adoption in higher ed | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Educators and administrators remain optimistic about the potential of GenAI and the positive impact it can have on learning in HED.
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"45% of HED instructors have positive perceptions about GenAI, despite concerns and perceived risks in its adoption"

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ChatGPT Knows Me—Here’s What It Thinks I Do Best

ChatGPT Knows Me—Here’s What It Thinks I Do Best | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
ChatGPT remembers details about your work, writing style, and projects—so I asked it, “What am I best at?” Its response made me smile and got me thinking about other prompts that tap into AI’s memory for personal insights.
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"ChatGPT can remember details about your writing style, work, and projects from past conversations. If memory is turned on (under SettingsPersonalization), it keeps track of what you’ve shared so you don’t have to repeat yourself."

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Overcoming Gen AI Challenges

Overcoming Gen AI Challenges | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Overcoming some common Generative AI (GenAI) challenges is covered in this Pipeline magazine article from Dr. Mark Cummings. Learn how master GenAI challenges to spur innovation.
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"One of the biggest problems surrounding GenAI is the amount of noise. That is, how many people who lack basic current technical GenAI information appear to be making authoritative pronouncements."

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Use of Videos in Online Learning – Impact on Learners’ Brain

Use of Videos in Online Learning – Impact on Learners’ Brain | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Training through videos in online learning enhances the learners' performance at the work place. Let us see how.
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"[W]atching videos helps boost brain plasticity. Research carried out by them states that learners who are trained to perform a particular task through videos performed better than learners who learned through images and text."

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Executive Order Calls for Artificial Intelligence to Be Taught in Schools

Executive Order Calls for Artificial Intelligence to Be Taught in Schools | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The directive’s big aims are teaching students and training teachers to use AI in order to improve education outcomes.
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The order promotes “appropriate integration of AI into education” to “ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution.”

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How the US Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence

How the US Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
These groups are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI, but both want more personal control and worry about too little regulation.
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"The public and experts are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI. But they share similar views in wanting more personal control and worrying regulation will fall short"

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Artificial Intelligence: Lessons Learned from a Graduate-Level Final Exam

Artificial Intelligence: Lessons Learned from a Graduate-Level Final Exam | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"The need for deep student engagement became clear at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine when a potential academic-integrity issue revealed gaps in its initial approach to artificial intelligence use in the classroom, leading to significant revisions to ensure equitable learning and assessment."

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"Thirteen students in an MPH course submitted suspiciously similar open-book exam answers—featuring identical structure, novel content, and vocabulary—raising concerns of AI-generated responses after matching content was found through a commercial AI search engine."

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The 'Agentic' Revolution

"AI is reshaping the world we live in, making rapid advancements in productivity and paving the way for even greater breakthroughs and discoveries ahead. Across various sectors, “AI agents” are emerging as a major trend that’s redefining the workflow in various industries."

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This article examines how AI agents are disrupting gaming, transportation, trading and software development.

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The human edge in the AI era

The human edge in the AI era | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Career survival now demands we continuously learn, embrace the discomfort of being beginners again, and boldly step into the AI unknown.
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"In the Future of Jobs 2025 report, the World Economic Forum predicts that 60 percent of jobs will require upskilling or retraining, or they’ll be threatened."

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ChatGPT will remember everything you tell it now - like a real personal assistant

ChatGPT will remember everything you tell it now - like a real personal assistant | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The chatbot's memory feature now offers even more personalized responses.
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"On Thursday, OpenAI unveiled an update to the memory feature in ChatGPT: it can now reference all of your past conversations to better inform responses going forward."

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The AI trust dilemma: balancing innovation with user safety

"From external protection to transparency and user control, discover how to build AI products that users trust with their data and personal information."

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"When it comes to AI products — especially things like chatbots — safety really boils down to two core ideas: data privacy and user trust."

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The AI Singularity Is Already Here — Just Not in the Way You Think

"Keep your programming skills sharp — you’re going to need them."

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The real AI Singularity isn’t a dramatic takeover—it’s quietly happening now through advanced technology and AI that’s starting to act, not just predict.

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AI optimism grows in higher education

AI optimism grows in higher education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
New research from the edtech firm Cengage Group shows that attitudes surrounding generative AI are improving quickly in higher education.
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The survey found growing support for generative AI, with positive views rising from 28% to 45% in higher ed and from 46% to 55% in K–12 since 2023.

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Students are unsure about higher ed's value, but strongly support AI

Students are unsure about higher ed's value, but strongly support AI | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In higher ed, students navigate its value, time constraints, and an evolving job market that demands AI and real-world experience.
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"American students are questioning whether higher education is the path to a successful career–but it remains evident that students believe AI is beneficial to learning."

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