Artificial Intelligence
Future of Learning
The Two Most Important Technologies Of Our Time Are Also The Most Dangerous
By: Barry Schuler. Artificial Intelligence and Gene Editing are the two most important technologies of our time, and so powerful we can't predict the outcomes of their future impact. Are we evolved enough to develop them responsibly?
Future of Learning
On the Brink of Massive Change: Is This The Future You Want?
Our world is going to look drastically different over the next two decades. Here are four primary reasons teachers, parents and students should pay attention to artificial intelligence--it's time to #AskAboutAI.
EdTech
Machine Learning: The “Next Big Thing” in Education
By: Ron Drabkin. Machine learning will be steadily adopted in a variety of educational technology tools. It will not be visible or obvious to the end user, but teachers will start to see their applications doing tasks for them in completely new ways.
Schools Worth Visiting
The Technologies Reshaping Life and Livelihood
AI is rapidly reshaping the employment landscape, and given the opportunities and challenges this creates it is a topic every school community should be discussing with students.
EdTech
Want to Solve a Problem? Get Smart, Build a Dataset, Apply Smart Tools
Here are seven examples of impact entrepreneurs demonstrating the Cause + Code formula as they choose a problem, develop some domain expertise, build a dataset and apply smart tools in order to make a difference in the world.
Project-Based Learning
The Rise of AI Demands Project-Based Learning
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise, and interviews with leaders in several different fields about AI point to the same thing: an increasing importance in self-directed learning--lifelong, often project-based and (when possible) with a diverse team.
Future of Learning
#AskAboutAI: Informing Educators, Parents and Policymakers About Life With Smart Machines
Artificial Intelligence will have more influence on the lives of young people over the next few decades than any other factor, so our #AskAboutAI campaign is investigating the implications smart machines will have on employment, learning and ethical issues.
Leadership
Living As If All Lives Have Equal Value
I’ve had the good fortune to live and work with people who believe all lives are equal, and who value openness, generosity and innovation as value creation. Here are five lessons they taught me.
EdTech
I Almost Bought a Minivan: Life with a Voice Interface
Welcome to the brave new world of voice as a primary user interface (where you can almost buy a minivan without meaning to). As this technology continues to develop, there are several implications for its helpfulness in education.
Early Learning
Why Early Childhood Education Matters Now More than Ever
By: Tammy Kwan. As the world continues to change at an ever-faster rate, how can we best prepare the next generation to flourish in this new economy? Moreover, how can we do it equitably? Early education is key.