Howard Dvorsky

The shock is palpable. While discussions about reducing federal oversight in education have circulated for years, few in the academic community believed it would happen. Yet here we are. The post The unthinkable becomes reality: Higher ed in the wake of the Department of Education’s dismantling appeared first on eCampus News.

Vahan.ai, India’s leading AI-powered hiring platform for blue-collar workers, has secured undisclosed funding from Persol Group, a prominent HR services provider in the Asia-Pacific region based in Tokyo, Japan. The post Vahan.ai Secures Investment to Scale AI-Powered Blue-Collar Hiring first appeared on EdTechReview.

BorderPlus, a new-age cross-border workforce mobility platform, recently raised $7 million (INR 60 crore) in a funding round led by Owl Ventures. The post BorderPlus Raises $7M in New Funding for Global Workforce Mobility first appeared on EdTechReview.

Tech Tactics in Education has officially opened registration for its May 7 virtual conference on “Thriving in the Age of AI.” The annual event, brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, offers hands-on learning and interactive discussions on the most critical technology issues and practices across K–12 and higher education.

High school electives are often dismissed as “just for fun”—a break from core subjects, a chance to explore personal interests. But what if these classes could be more than just a pleasant diversion? Imagine electives designed to provide students with not only inspiration but also the skills and direction needed to confidently enter the workforce with purpose. During a recent Real World Learning P...[Read More]

To support improved student outcomes, educators increasingly look to technology. But how do they fuel authentic engagement, using technology as a tool to not only enhance learning but also inspire curiosity and strengthen connections? Recently, EdSurge spoke with Kelly Mitchell, Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools in North Carolina. Mitchell spent four years in the...[Read More]

DENVER — In Zach Kennelly’s senior civics class, students are building custom chatbots with artificial intelligence. One student is working on a chatbot that better curates movie and television show recommendations based on a viewer’s recent watch history. Another is creating a chatbot that — somewhat ironically — helps members of Gen Z like herself practice their communication skills, such as by ...[Read More]

Actors are changing tactics as they collect less money from ransomware payoffs, according to a new report from Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm.

Phenom, an AI company specializing in HR, has recently announced the acquisition of EDGE, a leading resource management and talent mobility platform. The post Phenom Buys EDGE to Empower HR With AI-Driven Insights first appeared on EdTechReview.

Imagine a classroom where artificial intelligence (AI) tailors lessons to each student’s unique learning style, providing instant feedback and helping both pupils and teachers refine their skills. The post The ethical dilemma of AI in classrooms: Who decides what we teach?   appeared first on eCampus News.

Hiveclass, a New York-based EdTech platform, recently raised $1.5 million in seed funding. Spring Mountain Capital led the round, which also included Georgetown Angel Investor Network (GAIN), New York State Venture Fund, Rethink Education, and Techstars. The post EdTech Startup Hiveclass Raises $1.5M Seed Round first appeared on EdTechReview.

The Government of Karnataka, led by Hon’ble Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool to foster greater collaboration in research and innovation, education cooperation, and the formation of a joint working group to drive this partnership forward. The post Karnataka Signs MoU With University of Liverpool for Resear...[Read More]