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Education is evolving rapidly, and one of the most exciting developments is the emergence of customized learning tools. These tools are designed to tailor educational experiences to individual learners' needs, preferences, and pace. This personalized approach is transforming how students engage with content, making learning more effective and enjoyable. Understanding Customized Learning Tools and Their Impact Customized learning tools refer to educational technologies and pla

"Life with AI" might be the new descriptor of our era, perhaps replacing the less-popular "Anthropocene." While the latter marks the first epoch defined by human activity upon the earth, it often feels too clinical. Most people don’t contemplate the eons that passed before humans could marvel at an exploding volcano or the northern lights. Our current era is better described as the Age of Emergence , introducing a new cognitive partner, or the Cogitocene: The Age of Shared Co

How to Believe in AI and Education Without Really Trying …and other accidental wisdom from a guy who wandered into an ed-tech revolution If you had told me back in 2020—when I was sitting in my house inventing a startup called WorldlyXP  during the great global bread-baking era—that a few years later I’d be speaking at a symposium for tomorrow’s teachers at St. Vincent College, I would have laughed, coughed, and probably dropped my sourdough starter. WorldlyXP was born from e

Education is undergoing a profound transformation thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is reshaping how students learn, how teachers teach, and how educational institutions operate. AI-enhanced learning is not just a futuristic concept; it is happening now, offering personalized, efficient, and engaging educational experiences. This blog post explores the many ways AI is revolutionizing education, practical examples of its application, an

this picture will make sense by the end There’s a lot going on. If I were an administrator (and I barely dodged that bullet—my brief stint as Humanities Division Chair was enough), I’d probably be curled up in the fetal position mumbling, “Altman, Grok, Claude… oh my.” This isn’t the web, email, distance learning, or smart boards. This is removing the brains of roughly 1.3 million postsecondary instructors—from Nobel laureates to community college remedial math professors (no

For years, experts have been predicting the slow demise of many colleges, especially small, independent institutions. And guess what? It’s happening. Not with a crash and a bang, but with a slow, tired exhale. Enrollment is dropping, costs are rising, and the landscape is shifting beneath our feet like a dorm mattress from 1982. People used to say a bad economy meant more students would head to school. Degrees were seen as a safe harbor during a stormy job market. But will t

I enjoyed reading this opinion piece in the NY Times this morning for a number of reasons. Firstly, it was long. I love when a writer...

Bu AI in a Box for Universities dget Strains Might Finally Push Higher Ed to Embrace AI in Teaching and Learning Let’s be honest: many...

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In today's fast-paced world, education is evolving rapidly. Traditional teaching methods are being challenged by new technologies that...

Education is the cornerstone of our society. It shapes our future, influences our decisions, and molds our character. However,...

In today's fast-paced world, education is evolving at an unprecedented rate. Universities are at the forefront of this change, seeking...