AI has been used in education for more than a decade. AI-powered systems, such as Carnegie Learning or Aleks, can analyse student responses to questions and adapt learning materials to meet their individual needs. AI tools such as TeachFX and Edthena can also enhance teacher training and support. To reap the benefits of these technologies, we must design effective ways to roll out AI across the education system, and regulate this properly. Staying ahead of AI will mean radically rethinking what education is for, and what success means. Human intelligence is far more impressive than any AI system we see today. We possess a rich and diverse intelligence, much of which is unrecognised by our current education system.
Monday, July 31, 2023
Sunday, July 30, 2023
What is digital-twin technology? - McKinsey & Company
What would you do if you had a copy of yourself? A digital doppelgänger, identical to you in every way, in an accurate digital rendering of your home, workplace, neighborhood, or city? Even better: What if the digital version of you—your digital twin—was impervious to injury, pain, or embarrassment? The mind boggles at the possibilities. Suffice it to say, you’d probably be able to make decisions for yourself with a lot more certainty of the outcome. In business, this heightened degree of certainty is extremely valuable—and emerging digital twins may help deliver it.
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-digital-twin-technology
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Four directions for assessment redesign in the age of generative AI - Julia Chen, Times Higher Education
The rise of generative AI has led universities to rethink how learning is quantified. Julia Chen offers four options for assessment redesign that can be applied across disciplines. At the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, our institutional position is to embrace GenAI and rethink learning purposes and assessment design. Instead of banning it or using detection tools to check student use of such tools, starting this September the university will allow, and indeed expect, the use of GenAI in take-home assessments. This means teachers have to rethink what they want students to learn and consider how their assignments can be redesigned in such a way that GenAI can be used to help with, but not complete, an assignment for a student.
Friday, July 28, 2023
ChatGPT showed it could pass a freshman year at Harvard and achieve a 3.34 GPA, student says - Beatrice Nolan, Business Insider
ChatGPT is capable of achieving respectable grades at Harvard, an experiment found. Per the experiment conducted by a Harvard student, the bot ended the year with a 3.34 GPA. The rise of generative AI has rocked the higher education sector in recent months.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Digital Classroom: Five Perks of Pursuing Online Training - Royal Examiner
Whether you’re exploring new disciplines or deepening your knowledge in a specific field, online training presents a unique opportunity. If you’re considering a new educational challenge, here are five reasons why online training could be your perfect match. Cost-effectiveness is a major advantage of online training. Inclusivity is another cornerstone of online training. Various courses are designed to cater to a diverse audience, often requiring no prerequisites. While some courses are tailored for those with certain skills, a significant portion is open to everyone, thus democratizing education. Online training is also lauded for promoting efficient learning.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The top 5 things higher education students want from online learning - World Economic Forum
Indeed, new McKinsey research finds that most higher education students want to continue to incorporate at least some aspects of online learning into their education. However, a significant share of students are dissatisfied with the online experiences their universities offer, signaling that higher education institutions could benefit by evolving their online learning models. To ascertain which learning models higher education students prefer and why, as well as what they find satisfying about online education and which elements of the online learning experience they value most, we surveyed 7,000 students across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East (see sidebar “About our research”).
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Supporting Internship Experience With Pay - Ashley Mowreader, Inside Higher Ed
To offset expenses and provide students with equitable access to internships, Emory University in Georgia has joined the growing number of institutions developing solutions to the issue. The Pathways Internship Funding program, launched this summer, provides students with financial aid and support their career pursuits. “Our goal is to allow students to say yes to their dream internship even if it is unpaid or underpaid,” says Ed Goode, director of experiential learning at Emory’s Pathways Center, adding that he and his staff strongly recommend to employers that they pay their interns.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Elon Musk announces new AI start-up - James Clayton, BBC
The new company is called xAI, and includes several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google. Mr Musk has previously stated he believes developments in AI should be paused and that the sector needs regulation. He said the start-up was created to "understand reality".
Sunday, July 23, 2023
What every CEO should know about generative AI - McKinsey
The public-facing version of ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just two months. It democratized AI in a manner not previously seen while becoming by far the fastest-growing app ever. Its out-of-the-box accessibility makes generative AI different from all AI that came before it. Users don’t need a degree in machine learning to interact with or derive value from it; nearly anyone who can ask questions can use it. And, as with other breakthrough technologies such as the personal computer or iPhone, one generative AI platform can give rise to many applications for audiences of any age or education level and in any location with internet access.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Sam Altman’s Plans for OpenAI Academy and More on AI Education - Ron Strand, Generative AI
The OpenAI Academy is set to launch in late 2023. Although there is limited information available about the academy, it is expected to align with OpenAI’s mission of ensuring the benefits of AI are accessible to all. OpenAI has previously collaborated with organizations like the Khan Academy. GPT-4 is used to power Khanmigo, an AI-powered assistant that functions as both a virtual tutor for students and a classroom assistant for teachers, launched in March 2023. This collaboration could provide some insight into the potential educational applications of the OpenAI Academy. OpenAI Academy plans to provide affordable, possibly free, education for anyone who wants to learn anything. The Open AI Academy will allow users to access a variety of courses and topics. Users will be able to interact with ChatGPT-5 as their teacher, tutor, and/or mentor, receiving feedback and guidance during their courses. Users may have the ability to create their own courses and share them.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Inflation will continue to batter colleges through fiscal 2024, Moody’s predicts - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive
Colleges will continue to be hit by high inflation through at least fiscal year 2024, according to a new analysis from Moody’s Investors Service. Analysts predict that increasing costs of labor, food, utilities and construction will spur difficult decisions and force higher education leaders to reprioritize how they allocate resources. Employee compensation will be the most difficult expense to manage in the coming years, as collective bargaining efforts seek to close the gap between wages and an increasing cost of living, analysts said. Employees are turning to work stoppages to secure increases above inflation and advocate for better terms for part-time and nontenured faculty, as well as graduate student workers, the analysis said.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Restricted access to lucrative college majors harms underrepresented students most - Zachary Bleemer, Amelia Davidson, Aashish Mehta, Brookings
College major choice is a high-stakes decision frequently discussed by economists and policymakers because of the significant, long-term impacts of major on a student’s financial success after graduation. While substantial attention has been paid to policies designed to increase the share of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, few have noticed the growth over recent decades of a new racial disparity in college majors, driven not by students’ preferences but primarily by tightening “major restriction” policies imposed by universities.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Google's Tech Team Unveils Its Powerful New AI, Gemini - TECHROUND TEAM
DeepMind’s CEO, Demis Hassabis, boldly claims that Gemini will not only match but surpass GPT-4, the engine that powers the renowned AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Unlike GPT-4, Gemini’s design will allow it to handle any data or task without needing specialised models. Gemini is expected to revolutionise AI systems by generating original content that goes beyond the constraints of its training set.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
How privacy legislation can help address AI - F. Kerry, Brookings
Artificial intelligence policy presents a challenge for lawmakers, but comprehensive privacy legislation provides a starting point. The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) includes provisions on algorithmic accountability and fairness that can create a baseline for AI regulation. The developers of AI systems, policymakers, and citizens will need to learn much more about the operation of the systems to address the biggest questions of AI policy.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-privacy-legislation-can-help-address-ai/
Monday, July 17, 2023
Fixing the Global Digital Divide and Digital Access Gap - Landry Signé, Brookings
The number of global internet users and the percentage of internet penetration continued to grow from 2021 to 2022 at 7% and 6% respectively. While this growth indicates that progress has been made in digital access, the fact remains that as of 2022, 2.7 billion people, representing a third of the world, do not have access to the internet and 53% of the world does not have access to high-speed broadband, leading to the risk of compounding negative effects in terms of economic, political, and social inclusion and equality. These trends make it plain that policymakers should care about addressing the global digital divide, and pay attention to the continental differences that exist around technology access and use.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Advancing Microcredentials: Communicating Potential to Learners, Partners and Stakeholders - Cynthia Proctor, the Evolllution
With growing awareness and understanding of the value of short-term credentials, the remaining roadblocks standing in the way of microcredential program growth become clearer, and each day we progress in meeting challenges and exploring opportunities—with a driving focus on effective communication. As we move forward in the 2023-24 academic year, the State University of New York’s (SUNY) system-wide directory will grow to nearly 600 microcredentials with 51 of 64 campuses engaged—including community colleges, technology colleges, comprehensive colleges and doctoral institutions (from R1 research universities to medical centers).
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Advancing Microcredentials: Communicating Potential to Learners, Partners and Stakeholders - Cynthia Proctor, the Evolllution
With growing awareness and understanding of the value of short-term credentials, the remaining roadblocks standing in the way of microcredential program growth become clearer, and each day we progress in meeting challenges and exploring opportunities—with a driving focus on effective communication. As we move forward in the 2023-24 academic year, the State University of New York’s (SUNY) system-wide directory will grow to nearly 600 microcredentials with 51 of 64 campuses engaged—including community colleges, technology colleges, comprehensive colleges and doctoral institutions (from R1 research universities to medical centers).
Friday, July 14, 2023
From Education Data to AI: Exploring Innovations in Education Research - Mark Schneider, Higher Education Digest
Harnessing AI for the betterment of education is an incredibly important and exhilarating challenge that I have witnessed in recent years, and it may be one of the most significant challenges ever faced. AI presents an unparalleled opportunity to develop personalized approaches to teaching and learning, enabling every student to reach their full potential. Additionally, AI has the potential to alleviate teachers from the burden of administrative tasks, which often consume their time and energy, allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities of teaching.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Report reveals ‘disturbing’ trends in academic salaries - Nathan M Greenfield, University World News
While full-time faculty members took home 4.1% more money in their pay packets in 2021-22, in real terms – ie, after inflation – America’s higher education faculty saw their pay drop by 2.4% over the same period. Combined with declines dating back to fall 2019, professors and instructors have lost 7.5% in their income adjusted for inflation. Over the same period, presidents’ salaries rose 9.6% and chief financial officers’ (CFOs) pay rose by 12.7%.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Historic convening to boost mobility in higher education - Stefania Giannini, University World News
UNESCO will host a two-day conference to chart a way forward for higher education qualifications to be recognised and accepted, even if they are received outside of one’s country of residence or through alternative means, like online learning. In a world where migration, forced displacement and international study are a reality for millions, such a meeting is both necessary and historic. The First Session of the Intergovernmental Conference of the States Parties, as the conference is titled, will set the rules and modalities of how the international community can implement UNESCO’s landmark Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The 2023 Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study Finds 80% of Professionals Look to Continuing Education for Career Success - Emeritus
Emeritus announced results from its 2023 Global Workplace Skills Study, which gathered insights from 6,600 people between the ages of 21 and 65, across 18 countries and five continents, to assess how professionals are approaching learning and skill development amidst continued economic, geopolitical, and technological change. Findings show that interest and investment in pursuing continuing education continues to rise globally, with significant uptick in the last year. 80% believe that upskilling will help them stand out in the job market and 74% would choose a job at an organization that invested in their education over one that did not.
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