The field of “learning analytics” has been working to learn from the data trails students leave in online systems. Generative AI brings new promises …
Category: Education
Unlocking AI’s Potential in Higher Education
AI has the potential to transform every aspect of our lives — and it is already doing so. According to Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trend Index, “Unlocking AI’s Potential in Higher Education”
Does Facial Recognition Belong in Schools? It Depends Who You Ask
For all the excitement around artificial intelligence in education, its use in surveilling students in the name of safety has been met with resistance …
What Does It Take To Successfully Implement Personalized Learning at Scale?
At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach …
What Happens When ‘Play’ Is Left Out of the School Curriculum
“What if we centered playfulness and unstructured time in our classrooms, even when it has nothing to do with the curriculum?…If play is an …
What We Learned About Teaching and Creativity by Commissioning a New Podcast Theme Song
For a special music episode of the EdSurge Podcast, we talked with the artist who composed our theme song about the importance of infusing creativity “What We Learned About Teaching and Creativity by Commissioning a New Podcast Theme Song”
What to Know About the Rise of Smartwatches Among Kids
Here are key takeaways from our reporting on the rise of kids’ smartwatches.
Rethinking Digital Citizenship
The need to teach responsible and ethical digital habits has never been more pressing. For students, digital citizenship isn’t just a skill — it’s …
With Card Games, Coloring Sessions and ‘Hang Out Times,’ Professors Rethink Office Hours
Professors have long complained that students don’t show up for office hours.These days some are trying to lighten them up to foster connections with …
When Students Miss School, Teachers Enjoy Their Jobs Less
Absenteeism is a big concern around the country for reducing learning and contributing to plummeting academic capabilities. But is it also fueling the …