The Future of Tech and Work

The Future of Tech and Work is how human beings work and the tools they use and will use in the future. For those interested in big data, the internet of things (IOT), block chain, artificial intelligence (AI), IOT, computer science and coding.

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Personalized Learning

A Day in the Life of an Educator in 2040

Rachelle Dené Poth, Mason Pashia

Sep 18, 2025

This blog envisions the transformative future of education by 2040, where AI, metaverse, and learner-driven ecosystems redefine learning.

Leadership

3 Human Skills That Make You Irreplaceable in an AI World

Tom Vander Ark, Mason Pashia

Sep 16, 2025

Curiosity, curation, and connectivity are the irreplaceable human skills that foster agency, purpose, and meaning in an AI-driven world.

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The Future of Tech and Work

AI-Aware Roles for PBL Collaborative Work

David Ross

Sep 4, 2025

Explore AI-aware roles for project-based learning (PBL), blending AI tools with collaboration, ethics, and media literacy in modern classrooms.

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Equity & Access

Teaching in the Metaverse Generation: Aligning School with Virtual Life

David Ross

Jul 28, 2025

Exploring how Gen Z's fused physical and virtual worlds challenge traditional education and offer opportunities for new teaching strategies.

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Personalized Learning

Human-in-the-Loop Is Not a Buzzword: It’s a Teacher’s Job

David Ross

Jul 8, 2025

Explore how 'human-in-the-loop' redefines educators' roles in AI-enhanced classrooms, emphasizing supervision, collaboration, and decision-making.

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EdTech

AI Companions vs. AI Tutors: What Educators Need to Know

David Ross

Jun 26, 2025

Explore the impact of AI tutors and companions in education, addressing benefits, risks, and preparation for the upcoming school year.

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Ed Policy

Why Institutions Must Fix Their Data Before AI Defines Them

Guest Author

Jun 23, 2025

Institutions must ensure accurate data to prevent AI from misrepresenting credentials, affecting prospective students' decisions.

Personalized Learning

From Theory to Practice: How AI Is Quietly Reshaping College Admissions

Guest Author

Jun 19, 2025

AI is revolutionizing college admissions, enhancing application processes, student engagement, and operational efficiency in higher education.

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New Pathways

We Asked A Student in 2040 What Living with An LER is Like—Here’s What She Said

Mason Pashia, Guest Author

Jun 2, 2025

Explore how Learner Employment Records (LERs) shape education and careers in 2040, detailing a student's journey through digital credentialing.

EdTech

Why Evidence Is Everything in An AI World

Mason Pashia, Aaron Schorn

May 21, 2025

Authentic documentation builds trust, agency, and learning in an AI-driven world, encouraging process-driven education.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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