Project-based strategic planning transforms the traditional approach by focusing on iterative, measurable actions tied to specific projects, all aligned with broader institutional objectives
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Project-based strategic planning represents a meaningful evolution in how universities can approach strategic decision-making. By anchoring institutional goals to a flexible framework of time-bound, measurable projects, this model fosters continuous improvement, adaptability and focused execution."
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.
"Picture this: Tomorrow’s graduates walk into workplaces where AI tools are as common as email — diagnosing patient symptoms, analyzing market trends, optimizing supply chains or designing new infrastructure. From healthcare to marketing to engineering, nearly every field is being transformed. Are our schools preparing them for this new reality? And do we have an effective method of assessing such readiness?"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Diagnostic measures of AI readiness can provide districts with crucial data for strategic planning and resource allocation, ensuring students are prepared for a world saturated with AI."
"Mark Cuban and Dario Amodei are battling it out about AI job losses. It’s a reminder that when it comes to AI, no one is sure about anything."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The job market for entry-level office roles may be very rough as this transition plays out. Certainly plenty of people will have to up their game or reshuffle their career."
Meet Sarah, Year 10, 2029 Path 1 Reality: Sarah sits. Sits in amongst row upon row of anxious peers, pen gripped tight, staring at a blank exam paper. The question asks her to analyse a poem she's never seen before; she then needs to compare two poems from a set of sixteen she’s been trying to memorise for the past two years and then, as if this wasn’t all enough, she needs to write about a modern novel she read sometime over a year a go – all closed book, all without support of the text or notes. She has two hours to do this – handwritten."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The question isn’t whether change is coming—it’s whether we’ll lead it or be overwhelmed by it."
Project-based strategic planning transforms the traditional approach by focusing on iterative, measurable actions tied to specific projects, all aligned with broader institutional objectives
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Project-based strategic planning represents a meaningful evolution in how universities can approach strategic decision-making. By anchoring institutional goals to a flexible framework of time-bound, measurable projects, this model fosters continuous improvement, adaptability and focused execution."
Rarely in the course of history has a single technological advancement provoked the hope that it will be a universal gateway to future prosperity. GenAI is the next technological leap—but can its real-world impact match the hype?
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
“There is an exaggerated expectation of what generative AI can do, which is not yet fully backed up by the actual capabilities”
AI mirrors the deeper human expertise gaps in how we understand, design, and deliver early math learning.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"AI has become a mirror, revealing not machine failure, but deeper human expertise gaps in how we understand, design, and deliver early math learning."
Two teachers and a researcher discuss how educators are experimenting with AI during an Education Week K-12 Essentials Forum.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Many teachers are now using artificial-intelligence-powered apps in their daily work, which they say have become big timesavers and made a notoriously high-stress, high-responsibility job more manageable."
"At Digital Universities US, online and digital education practitioners wondered if the headwinds facing higher ed will urge colleges and universities to address long-standing fractures."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
“AI is making clear some of the issues and fractures and making all of these problems that have probably been there for a long time more apparent, visible and urgent”
INBOUND speakers debunk the top AI myths in marketing, sales, and support, showing what works, what doesn’t, and how to adopt AI the right way.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The myths surrounding AI are misconceptions that are potentially costly blind spots for your business. But success doesn’t come from jumping on the latest tool. It comes from understanding where AI truly fits in your workflows and how to use it with intention."
"The influence of artificial intelligence and chatbots has significantly transformed teaching and learning processes in higher education. This study aims to analyze the scientific production on the role of AI-based chatbots in higher education and their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."
"Students light up when they create something meaningful, and every educator has seen that spark. Self-expression fuels learning, and creativity lies at the heart of the human experience. As AI rapidly reshapes software development, computer science (CS) education must move beyond syntax drills and algorithmic repetition. Coding alone isn’t enough; students must also learn to think systemically, design creatively and build with intention.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions. Creative coding unlocks all of these possibilities."
"Today I presented this short collection of thoughts at an online conference. I consider myself a ‘veteran’ in the online and in-person presentation challenge, well I have been doing it a long time, and perhaps better than some. This event, or my session I mean, was not well attended, and that’s fine but I decided to do a screencast video and share more widely. Because…..I am interested in hearing from other educators or AI gurus who are also working on ideas and projects with AI as a learning partner."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"What if your next collaborator wasn't human?... What might change?"
OpenAI has launched o3-pro for Pro users in ChatGPT and via the API. The new model is designed to deliver more reliable and thorough answers by leveraging greater computing power, though this comes at the cost of noticeably slower response times, even for simple prompts.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"o3-pro can access a broader range of tools. The model is able to search the web, analyze files, handle visual inputs, use Python, and personalize responses with memory features."
"Design software slinger warns it won't hire devs who aren't good at modern tools"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The company now expects candidates for frontend, backend, and machine learning engineering roles to demonstrate skill with tools like Copilot, Cursor, and Claude during technical interviews"
Acceptable uses of AI should not promote anti-intellectualism, which Richard Hofstadter described as "resentment of the life of the mind ... and a disposition to constantly minimize the value of that life."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Innovation is a good thing; especially when we use it to make knowledge and information more accessible. But what happens when innovation (or innovative technology) makes the quest for knowledge and information practically obsolete?"
"Artificial intelligence (AI) has certainly transformed the way we see life. It can apparently do almost anything in a way impossible to believe when it was introduced nearly a decade ago. The way AI has become integrated into the education system cannot be disregarded as it has become a fact that everyone must relate to."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Ethical considerations have become a pressing concern for all users of AI."
Today, I am truly delighted to receive a copy of “Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI” by Prof. Drs. Rene Corbeil, Ed.D. and Maria Elena Corbeil. Having co-authored and edited several books together, I have witnessed firsthand the unique and meaningful contributions they have made to our field.
It is a special honor for me, as Rene’s former graduate advisor and Research Assistant supervisor at UTTB, to have been invited to write the foreword for this important work. Watching Rene’s academic journey and growth has been a source of great pride.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Drs. Corbeil for continued success and a meaningful journey in the ever-evolving landscape of teaching and learning.
#ai #elearning
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
Thank you Dr. Khan. Your mentorship has been with me since the very start of my journey in higher education. From my master’s degree to co-authoring articles and co-editing books, you’ve guided and supported every step. Today, Maria Elena and I are proud to stand on our own with this significant publication—made possible because of the foundation you helped us build. Grateful beyond words!
This summer, Microsoft is expanding availability of its Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot products for students aged 13 and older. Administrators will be able to grant access for students based on their institution's plans and preferences, the company announced in a blog post.
"Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education by enhancing learning experiences, streamlining administrative tasks, and expanding research capabilities. ChatGPT and similar AI-powered assistants are playing a pivotal role in personalized learning, content generation, academic research, and student support."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"This article explores the transformative potential of AI in higher education, balancing its benefits with challenges to ensure responsible and effective implementation."
AI revolutionizes eLearning with ADDIE by enabling personalization, interactivity, and continuous improvement across all phases.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"AI is changing the way we approach eLearning, making it more dynamic, personalized, and captivating. When thoughtfully integrated with the ADDIE model, AI enables Instructional Designers to create learning experiences that are effective, memorable, and tailored to each individual."
"Imagine having access to your target learners' thoughts, behaviours and emotional responses throughout your entire design process. While this may seem like science fiction (and, perhaps, risky), recent research by Park et al. (2024) demonstrates that AI personas built from intentionally gathered, structured data can predict learner behaviour more accurately than traditional human-centred approaches, achieving approximately 85% accuracy in behavioural simulation and prediction."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Recent research demonstrates that AI personas built from intentionally gathered, structured data can predict learner behaviour more accurately than traditional human-centred approaches."
Two studies indicate students are using chatbots in a way that undermines what they learn.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The two studies were conducted by a team of international researchers who studied how Chinese students were using ChatGPT to help with English writing, and by researchers at Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude. They both come to a similar conclusion: Many students are letting AI do important brain work for them."
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"Project-based strategic planning represents a meaningful evolution in how universities can approach strategic decision-making. By anchoring institutional goals to a flexible framework of time-bound, measurable projects, this model fosters continuous improvement, adaptability and focused execution."