Artificial Intelligence
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting Smart Podcast | Stanford CTO Provokes Good Questions Online (and Off)
In this podcast, Paul Kim, CTO and Assistant Dean at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, chats with Tom about the importance of asking good questions and the future of learning in a world of AI and smart machines.
Expanding the Frontier of Teacher Impact
By: Thomas Arnett. Emerging innovations can empower teachers to make a greater difference in a more sustainable way. With the help of new software and new instructional models, schools are expanding the frontier of teacher impact.
Innov8: Winter Break Engagement
These last few weeks of the year are a great time to learn something new, so dig in and get inspired by this week's top eight news stories around the latest innovations in education.
Innov8: 2016 Year In Review and 2017 Predictions
It’s that time of year again when we take a moment to reflect on the year coming to a close and apply what we’ve learned to shape a set of predictions. Check out this week’s Top 8 stories around learning innovations helping shape the future of learning.
2016 #YearInReview and Predictions for 2017
For those of us who believe learning is a key lever for shaping society, five trends shaped life in 2016. Given these trends, here are predictions for six things you'll see more of in 2017.