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When the Teaching Assistant Is an AI ‘Twin’ of the Professor
Two instructors at Vilnius University in Lithuania brought in some unusual teaching assistants earlier this year: AI chatbot versions of themselves. The instructors — Paul Jurcys and Goda Strikaitė-Latušinskaja — created AI chatbots trained only on a...[Read More]
Will AI Make Standardized Tests Obsolete?
The SAT is to standardized testing what the floppy disk is to data storage. Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students k...[Read More]
SchoolData Announces Strategic Merger With Munetrix to Empower Educators
SchoolData Solutions, a premier education technology company known for its innovative data tools and software solutions, has announced its merger with Munetrix, a leading provider of performance analytics solutions for K-12 schools. The post SchoolDa...[Read More]
UGC Unveils New Framework for Universities to Conduct SWAYAM Course Exams
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new framework enabling universities to conduct examinations for courses offered through the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) platform. The post UGC Unveils New Fram...[Read More]
Jobilla Raises $6.7M to Fuel AI-Driven Recruitment Platform
Jobilla, a Helsinki-based company specializing in digital recruitment technology, has launched its latest AI-powered tools to streamline and enhance global recruitment efforts. The post Jobilla Raises $6.7M to Fuel AI-Driven Recruitment Platform firs...[Read More]
How Vernacular Tech Education Can Supplement India’s Long-Term Economic Transformation
India’s tech education landscape faces a language barrier hindering workforce inclusion. To address this, integrating vernacular languages into tech curriculums is crucial for empowering rural learners, fostering innovation, generating jobs, et...[Read More]
HRTech Startup Tilt Secures $15M Series B Round to Fuel Growth and Expansion
Tilt, a human resources technology platform that helps companies and employees navigate the leave process, has raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Bramalea Partners. The post HRTech Startup Tilt Secures $15M Series B Round to Fuel Growth an...[Read More]
HDFC Bank Announces New EdFinTech Platform to Streamline Overseas Education Payments
HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank, has announced the launch of its EdFinTech platform at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai. The post HDFC Bank Announces New EdFinTech Platform to Streamline Overseas Education Payments first ap...[Read More]
Education at Work Unveils New Programme With Intuit to Offer Students Tax & Accounting Experience
Education at Work, a national work-based learning nonprofit that assists businesses in tapping into the collegiate workforce, has announced an innovative pilot initiative in partnership with Intuit Inc. The post Education at Work Unveils New Programm...[Read More]
ISB Online Partners With CNLU for Emotional Intelligence Training
The Indian School of Business (ISB) Online, in collaboration with Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), has launched a groundbreaking credit-based programme focusing on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The post ISB Online Partners With CNLU fo...[Read More]
College-Success Algorithms Often Get It Wrong for Students of Color
New research shows the models used to predict higher education achievement could hurt students on both sides of the equation.
How the ‘Sexting’ Panic Previewed Today’s Debate About Kids’ Cellphone Use
As technology evolves, one axiom stays the same: Schools must help students weigh how to responsibly fit it into their lives.