Learning now is so much more than making notes from a textbook and critiquing other people’s ideas. It is cultivating your own vision of the future and how things can be improved to better our lives and advance the next generation. AI technology is a key driver in this change and will enable students to have a deeper understanding of global events and how they can make an impact. Personalization in education is just one pillar of AI that I want to explore. In many ways, AI is an extension of ourselves. It can help offload the typically boring tasks we have to put up with and realise our potential by accessing new information and learning at our own speed.
Friday, June 30, 2023
Thursday, June 29, 2023
As Student Mental Health Worsens, Colleges Embrace Happiness Courses - Sara Weissman, Inside Higher Ed
The desire for answers ultimately led him down an academic career path focused on researching and teaching about happiness. Ben-Shahar, now a psychology professor at Centenary University, a private liberal arts institution in New Jersey, launched what he believes is the first accredited master’s degree program in happiness studies last fall. A little over 90 students enrolled in the first year of the two-year online program. He hopes a similar size cohort will start the program this upcoming fall.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Empowering Lifelong Learning: The Role of Online Learning Platforms in Skill Development - BOSS
The modern world is a world in which changes are continuous, constant, and very fast. Therefore, the importance of regular learning and development has become an obvious reality. Thanks to the online learning platforms that have emerged in recent years, people have many new opportunities to improve their professional skills and development. Such platforms provide access to a wide range of courses. The latter opens up new perspectives for those who want to learn throughout their lives.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Gainful Employment Proves Contentious, Again - Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed
Higher education groups representing a range of colleges and universities told the Education Department this week that the agency has a lot of work to do over the next four months to fix its proposed gainful-employment rule. They want some areas of the more than 1,000-page regulation clarified and others thrown out completely. Meanwhile, think tank analysts and consumer protection advocates applauded the department’s proposed rule, which they said would strengthen the higher education system.
Monday, June 26, 2023
Three ways to leverage ChatGPT and other generative AI in research - Daswin De Silva, Mona El-Ayoubi; Times Higher Education
It is timely to invest in AI as it becomes embedded in our professional and personal lives. This article advocates the case for an adaptive research practice using generative AI. Despite its versatility across the life cycle of academic research, we should always remember the tool’s inherent limitation (that it does not know) and fact-check, validate and proofread all AI-generated content.
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Education Department Eyes New Requirements for All Programs - Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed
The Education Department’s proposed regulations would give the secretary more discretion to yank an institution’s eligibility for federal financial aid. Institutions are worried about unintended consequences. The Education Department wants to give students more information about all types of college programs, a move that supporters say is significant and a step forward. Under the plan, the department would report more data about all programs on students’ debt loads and earnings and could potentially use that information to revoke an institution’s eligibility to access federal financial aid. Colleges and universities generally support the new transparency requirements but say the other aspects are vague and subjective.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
The Metaverse Hype Died Down. Where Does That Leave Colleges That Invested In It? - Daniel Mollenkamp, EdSurge
There’s been speculation that the hype around the metaverse has been replaced by excitement about artificial intelligence, especially in the business world. But what about the metaverse’s promise to revolutionize education? Was that just Silicon Valley puffery? And if not, how are colleges engaging with it now?
Friday, June 23, 2023
To combat antisemitism, Education Department to propose rules on shared ancestry bias - Kara Arundel, Higher Ed Dive
The U.S. Department of Education plans to propose amending regulations that address the enforcement of K-12 and college cases involving harassment or discrimination based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, according to a regulatory announcement. The proposed rulemaking for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which comes amid an increase in school-based antisemitic incidents, is expected to be released in December.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
More Borrowers at Risk of Defaulting - Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed
More student loan borrowers are behind on their credit card bills and loans than before the pandemic, and they are paying more because of rising interest rates, a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found. The rising delinquencies mean that more borrowers will be at risk of defaulting when payments turn back on later this summer after a three-year pause. Nearly 20 percent of borrowers, about 5.9 million, have two or more risk factors that indicate they’ll struggle with making their student loan payments. That’s up from the estimated 5.1 million borrowers who were at risk in April 2022.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
EdTech and the Future of Higher Education: How Technology is Transforming Colleges and Universities - CityLife Capetown
The rise of online learning platforms has been nothing short of revolutionary in the world of higher education. With the advent of the internet and the proliferation of digital devices, the way we learn and access information has changed dramatically. As a result, colleges and universities have had to adapt to this new reality, and the impact of these changes is being felt throughout the traditional higher education system.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Britain to host first global summit on artificial intelligence safety - Kanishka Singh and Andrea Shalal, Reuters
Britain will host a global summit on artificial intelligence safety later this year and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss the technology at their Thursday meeting, the UK government said. The summit will consider the risks of AI, including frontier systems, and discuss how they can be mitigated through internationally coordinated action, the British government said in a statement. No date was given for the event.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Generative AI and the future of HR - Bryan Hancock, Bill Schaninger, and Lareina Yee; McKinsey
A chatbot may not take your job—but it will almost certainly change it. Here’s how to start thinking about putting gen AI to work for you. Generative AI: It’s powerful. It’s accessible. And it’s poised to change the way we work. On this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger talk with McKinsey Technology Council chair Lareina Yee and global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the promise and pitfalls of using gen AI in HR—from recruiting to performance management to chatbot-enabled professional growth. An edited version of their discussion follows.
Sunday, June 18, 2023
2023 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition
This report profiles key trends and emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning, and envisions a number of scenarios and implications for that future. It is based on the perspectives and expertise of a global panel of leaders from across the higher education landscape.
Accessibility Affordability Artificial Intelligence (AI) Badges and Credentialing COVID-19 Digital Learning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Faculty Development Higher Education Policy Higher Education Transformation Hybrid Learning Information Literacy Learning Environments Learning Space Mental Health and Wellness Online Learning Student Experience Student Learning Support Student Success
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Around the halls: What should the regulation of generative AI look like? - Nicol Turner Lee, et al; Brookings
But where Congress could garner a very quick win on the regulatory front is to require consumer disclosures when AI-generated content is in use and add labeling or some type of multi-stakeholder certification process to encourage improved transparency and accountability for existing and future use cases. Once again, the European Union is already leading the way on this. In its most recent AI Act, the EU requires that AI-generated content be disclosed to consumers to prevent copyright infringement, illegal content, and other malfeasance related to end-user lack of understanding about these systems.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Business Education: Contemporary Challenges and Futuristic Solutions - Babu George, Higher Education Digest
The swift progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a transformative influence on the business landscape, necessitating business education to adapt and confront the arising challenges and prospects. This article delves into the significance of AI in the future of business education, examining the consequences for curricula, pedagogical techniques, and the cultivation of new competencies. We also explore the potential barriers that may impede the incorporation of AI into business education and suggest strategies to surmount these hurdles.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
AI Experts Warn Artificial Intelligence Poses 'Risk of Extinction' - Matthew Humphries, PC Magazine
A long list of AI scientists, engineers, and other notable figures have signed a statement warning of the urgent risks posed by artificial intelligence, including extinction. The Statement on AI Risk(Opens in a new window), posted on the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) website, argues that "mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war." Such a statement could easily be viewed as hyperbole, but then you scan the list of experts and notable figures who put their signature to it, and it's hard not to take it seriously. Those signatories include Demis Hassabis (CEO, Google Deepmind), Sam Altman (CEO, OpenAI), and Dario Amodei (CEO, Anthropic).
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
For Some Autistic People, ChatGPT Is a Lifeline - Amanda Hoover & Samantha Spengler, Wired
The chatbot can help rehearse communication skills and for some provides a resource to turn to when life is tough. “A lot of autistic people have grown up being told that they are aliens, or that they sound like robots, or there’s just something wrong with them,” Young says. When ChatGPT came along, they “quickly realized that it kind of sounded like I do”—logical and specific. Autism affects people in many different ways and individuals can have varying needs. ChatGPT may not work for some or even most, but a common feature of autism is that social interactions can be difficult or confusing.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Generative AI poised to reshape workplace efficiency, revolutionize jobs: KPMG study - Victor Dey, Venture Beat
According to a recent survey conducted by KPMG, the impact of generative AI on business operations is rapidly growing, with profound implications for the workforce. The survey findings reveal that a substantial 72% of respondents believe that GenAI has the potential to significantly enhance productivity within their organizations. Additionally, 66% of participants anticipate a transformation in the future work landscape, while 62% recognize the ability of AI to stimulate innovation and facilitate the development of novel products and services.
Monday, June 12, 2023
5 Red Flags That Someone Is Not Fit to Lead People: People leave managers, not companies - Marcel Schwantes, Inc.
I am concerned about managers being promoted into leadership roles when they have no business being there. Leadership is demonstrated through competence, not attitude, confidence, or charisma. It takes ability and skills. That's why the single biggest decision any organization will make is whom they name manager. When you name the wrong person manager, nothing fixes that bad decision. We've all heard this tune play like a broken record: People leave managers, not companies.
Sunday, June 11, 2023
US Sues Online Learning Company Over Students’ Data Privacy - Hye Jung Han, Human Rights Watch
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made history by suing an online learning company, Edmodo, for collecting and using children’s data to target them with behavioral advertising. The proposed $6 million fine, which awaits a final ruling, comes one year after Human Rights Watch uncovered how Edmodo and other online learning products authorized by governments during the Covid-19 pandemic infringed on children’s privacy. Edmodo was a website and app widely used by children in kindergarten, elementary, and middle schools across the US until September 2022, when the company pivoted to only selling its product to governments. The company benefited from explosive demand in 2020, reporting a 1,500 percent increase in users in the first five months of the pandemic as governments and schools rushed to connect children to online learning.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Professors Plan Summer AI Upskilling, With or Without Support - Susan D’Agostino, Inside Higher Ed
Academics seeking respite from the fire hose of AI information and hot takes launch summer workshops. But many of the grass-roots efforts fall short of meeting demand. Microsoft and Google are moving forward with integrating artificial intelligence text-generation into the environments where modern humans write. As the pace of progress in AI writing tools accelerates, faculty members across the summer spectrum face a shared challenge: How can they upskill in AI for teaching and learning—fast? Some academics and institutions are offering AI faculty workshops or, in the words of Anna Mills, English instructor at the College of Marin, “safe spaces where we don’t feel overwhelmed by the fire hose of [AI] information and hot takes.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Microsoft Adds New Tools, Copilots, and Plugins Into Its Products [Video] - IBL News
During its annual event for developers, and following an extension of its partnership with OpenAI, Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella [in the picture above], announced this week new AI developments on its products, including an AI-powered Bing in Windows 11 and Skype, and Copilots in Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform.
https://iblnews.org/microsoft-adds-new-tools-copilots-and-plugins-into-its-products-video/
Thursday, June 8, 2023
A majority of Americans have heard of ChatGPT, but few have tried it themselves - EMILY A. VOGELS, Pew Research
About six-in-ten U.S. adults (58%) are familiar with ChatGPT, though relatively few have tried it themselves, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March. Among those who have tried ChatGPT, a majority report it has been at least somewhat useful. ChatGPT is an open-access online chatbot that allows users to ask questions and request content. The versatility and human-like quality of its responses have captured the attention of the media, the tech industry and some members of the public. ChatGPT surpassed 100 million monthly users within two months of its public launch in late November 2022, setting a world record as the fastest-growing web application.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
What We Do (and Don't) Know About Noncredit Workforce Programs - Gelsey Mehl, New America
The federal government, states, institutional leaders, and researchers are striving to understand the entirety of workforce offerings in the United States. But there is a huge blind spot: noncredit offerings. That’s why a team led by Michelle Van Noy of Rutgers University and Mark D’Amico of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, along with Peter Bahr of the University of Michigan and Di Xu of the University of California, Irvine, are investigating what data is available on noncredit programs in three states. There are a lot of noncredit offerings. The researchers counted 924 unique offerings at 15 community colleges in Iowa, 396 at 12 community colleges in Louisiana, and 6,045 across the 23 Virginia Community College System (VCCS) institutions. Most of these offerings are occupational trainings.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Undergraduate losses slow — but enrollment is still well below pre-COVID levels - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive
Undergraduate enrollment in spring 2023 slipped just 0.2% from the previous year, representing a loss of some 25,000 students, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. While this is an improvement over the 3.9% decline the previous spring, undergraduate enrollment remains well below pre-pandemic levels.
Monday, June 5, 2023
U.S. News changes undergraduate rankings methodology amid upheaval - Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive
U.S. News & World Report has reworked the methodology it uses to determine its influential undergraduate rankings, newly emphasizing colleges’ success in graduating students from different backgrounds and removing metrics like alumni giving. The publication also will no longer rank undergraduate colleges by their class sizes, by how many students in the top of their high school class they enroll, and by how many of their faculty members have terminal degrees, it announced Friday.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Supercharge Your ChatGPT Prompts With Auto-GPT - David Nield, Wired
Auto-GPT is the latest evidence for this: It leverages the power of ChatGPT to create an autonomous AI assistant, capable of taking on tasks and projects on its own and working through multiple steps in a job without you having to prompt it every time. In other words, it does a lot of the hard work for you, without you having to come up with your own follow-up responses or ideas. Think about everything you can do with ChatGPT, then imagine rolling that into a system that can supply its own feedback and make its own choices. Take coding for example: ChatGPT can output blocks of code based on your specifications, but Auto-GPT can manage an entire software project for you.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
From Tradition to Transformation: Incorporating Online Learning into Higher Education - Kim Siegenthaler, Illumination Modern Campus
Today’s learners aren’t demanding that all education has to be online, but they want the flexibility and option available. This means higher ed leaders need to strategically bring together the traditional and online sides of the institution into a harmonious environment. On this episode, Kim Siegenthaler, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Strategy and Operations at The City University of New York, discusses the need to morph learning modalities in higher education in order to create a more accessible and modern experience.
Friday, June 2, 2023
A Survey of 31,000 Employees Shows 49 Percent Fear A.I. Will Steal Their Jobs. They're Right to Worry - Minda Zetlin, Inc.
Almost half of employees--49 percent--fear they will lose their jobs to A.I., according to a new survey commissioned by Microsoft. At the same time, 70 percent hope that A.I. will help them manage their ever-growing workloads instead. It's clear from these numbers that many people see A.I. as both a benefit and a threat. This oddly contradictory view of artificial intelligence is somehow a perfect symbol of its place in our imaginations at this moment in history--something that will eliminate countless jobs, boost creativity, and put an end to drudgery, or perhaps a monstrous force that will take over our planet and enslave humanity.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
AUTOGPT: THE AI THAT CAN SELF-IMPROVE IS SCARY! - Matt, AutoGPT
So, what exactly is Auto GPT? Well, it’s an AI system that is capable of writing its own code using GPT-4 and executing Python scripts. This means that it can recursively debug, develop, and self-improve. And the best part is that it’s free and open-source. One of the most impressive things about Auto GPT is its ability to autonomously reflect and improve its behaviors. This is achieved through a feedback loop that uses plan, criticize, act, read feedback, and plan again. It’s like having a personal trainer for your coding skills! Auto GPT is already being used in some pretty amazing ways. For example, it can find unclaimed money on the internet, grow your social media account, and even develop an e-commerce business. All you have to do is give it a goal, and it will scrape the web for the best information and autonomously work toward achieving that goal.
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