AI has rapidly transformed education, sparking both excitement and skepticism among educators. While concerns about ethics, bias, and academic integrity are valid, leveraging AI thoughtfully through tools and effective prompt engineering can enhance teaching and learning.
The future of higher ed: Why colleges must invest in AI, the metaverse, and blockchain
The rapid pace of technological advancement means that colleges without a clear strategy for innovation will struggle to compete.
Beyond Chat: how AI teaching assistants are transforming student support
Pedagogically integrated AI is like having knowledgeable support that understands course materials and objectives and, most importantly, can guide students towards deeper learning, writes Thorsten Fröhlich.
DeepSeek – Initial Thoughts and Advice
Another day, another new and slightly unexpected AI development. This time, it’s DeepSeek. It’s been hard to miss the news, but in case you have, here’s a quick summary:
https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/01/28/deepseek-initial-advice…
OpenAI Plans to ‘Replace Smartphones’ With New AI Device
OpenAI, in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, is reportedly developing an AI-powered device aimed at replacing smartphones by leveraging generative AI for advanced user interactions.
https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/openai-plans-to-replace-smartphones-with-new-ai-device…
The End of Search, The Beginning of Research
AI labs are developing systems where Reasoners provide intelligence and agentic systems take action, currently enabling narrow AI agents like Deep Research to perform expert-level tasks. The goal is general-purpose AI workers, but for now, human expertise remains essential for …
Opera’s New Air Browser Is All About Mindfulness—and It Actually Works
Opera Air builds on Opera’s hygge-inspired concept with a minimalist design and relaxation-focused apps for concentration, focus, and exercise. Launched in January 2025, it promotes calm and well-being.
How some University of Alabama faculty are embracing AI in teaching
Professors at the University of Alabama, initially skeptical of AI, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative (AITEI) in 2023 to explore ethical AI use in education, focusing on defending against misuse while integrating AI into classrooms.
Sweden swapped books for computers in 2009. Now, they’re spending millions to bring them back
Sweden is shifting back to traditional learning methods amid concerns that digital screens impact children’s focus and learning abilities. The government plans to invest €104 million to provide paper textbooks for all students by 2025.
How Teachers Are Actually Using A.I. to Reduce Burnout
A.I. tools are being integrated in both online education and real classrooms to help teachers tackle complex decisions.
Educational AI toolboxes
This is a spreadsheet put together by Yishay Mor comparing various AI ‘toolboxes’ for education.
AI and higher education: notes from early 2025
Bryan Alexander reports on AI in the (U.S.) academic community in early 2025, including a deepening divide over AI in academia, both in higher ed and the K-12 sector, some projects such as the AI Skills Coalition by AI for …
Digital Detox: a Balanced Approach to Technology in Education
As digital exposure grows, educators are rethinking its impact and exploring digital detox in the classroom. This article examines the trend, its driving factors, and practical solutions for balanced technology use.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/digital-detox-a-balanced-approach-to-technology-in-education…
UK’s first AI classroom without teachers sparks debate
Britain’s first teacherless AI classroom may be an “outlier”, but it underlines the potential benefits and risks of a UK government drive to rollout artificial intelligence in education, experts say.
4 Reasons Why AI Checkers Might Flag Your Writing
AI writing detectors often misidentify human writing due to grammar, word choice, and style, causing issues for students. This article explores why it happens and how to address it.
https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-why-ai-checkers-might-flag-your-writing…