Latest Developments in AI & Education

Surging AI use of AI in Higher Ed, an AI makeover for one of the world's most dominant LMSs and more.

Hello, Learning Futurists 👋

Welcome back! This month has been filled with yet more interesting developments in the world of AI and education, offering some intersting insights into the direction of traffic for AI use among educators and instructional designers. As AI continues to evolve, we’re seeing its impact broaden across various educational contexts, from higher education to remote learning in the Global South.

In this month’s edition, I’ll walk you through the six biggest stories and share what they mean for the future of learning design. Here’s a teaser of what’s covered:

🚀 Surging AI Adoption in Higher Ed: AI usage is growing fast, but so are the concerns. Find out what’s driving the change.

🚀 New AI Makeover for One of the World’s Leading LMSs: A major platform just got smarter with AI. Discover how it’s changing how students learn.

🚀 Big Investment in AI Skills: A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform how students and educators engage with AI. Learn what’s coming.

🚀 AI in Professional Training: AI is being integrated into a high-stakes field. What does this mean for the future of education?

🚀 AI Expanding Access in New Regions: How AI is helping to bridge the gap in the global south and - perhaps - helping to reshape global education.

🚀 Teens Speak Out on AI: Harvard researchers share new data on how students are already using AI in surprising ways. What do they want educators to know?

So, grab your favourite note-taking app (or turn your volume up to listen the audio version), and let’s dive in!