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As 2025 approaches, AI will continue to play an important role in reshaping education over the next year. We’ve only scratched the surface of AI's potential to augment and personalize the classroom experience. Next year (and beyond), AI and emerging technologies will evolve the educational landscape by creating more accessible, personalized and dynamic learning opportunities. Here are a few areas I’m watching as we continue innovating and developing AI-powered edtech tools: ⭐ Generative AI for Personalized Learning: Gen AI will evolve to support adaptive content creation and dynamic curriculum development. As AI learning assistants advance, learning materials will be adapted and tailored to individual student needs, learning preferences and styles, including:   ▪️  Multimodal learning: To align with personalized learning styles, we could see greater demand for multimodal learning supported by AI (e.g. learning through text, images, video, audio, etc.).   ▪️  Dynamic curriculum: Based on AI-driven insights from individual learning needs, curriculum will become more dynamic – continuously updating and refining content based on real-time data and feedback from individual learners.   ▪️  Language Translation and Multilingual Learning Tools: Advanced translation capabilities will enable seamless communication across different languages, which ensures educational content is accessible and relevant to a diverse global audience. ⭐ AI-Enhanced Assessment and Feedback: We’ll continue to see AI tools support basic assessment functions like instant grading, feedback and predictions on student outcomes. However, as more students use AI in their coursework, assessment will evolve beyond these core functions and focus more on the students’ process in developing the final product versus the final product itself (i.e. grading how a student prompted the AI system). ⭐ Immersive Learning via AR/VR and the Metaverse: Creating immersive learning environments (where students can engage curriculum through interactive simulations and labs) has the potential to enhance the understanding of complex subjects and connect learners to collaborate more effectively. Additionally, immersive learning technologies like AR, VR and the Metaverse make education more accessible by providing new learning pathways and upskilling opportunities to enhance skills. The education system has tremendous opportunity to embrace new technologies and innovation that will push learning to new heights and reach more learners. I’m excited to continue innovating, evolving and pushing the boundaries of edtech in 2025. What technologies do you believe will have the greatest impact on education next year? #BigIdeas2025 #AI #EdTech 

As we prepare to close out 2024, I am proud and energized by what we have achieved at Cengage Group this year.    Our portfolio of education businesses plays a significant role in impacting the lives of more than 89M learners worldwide through education that leads to meaningful employment. I am proud of the collective commitment of our 4,000+ employees to deliver quality content and technology that underpins this impact.    The strength of our portfolio, and the commitment from our workforce, have driven our continued success, with the business realizing four consecutive years of revenue and profitability growth.    Looking ahead, I am invigorated by the opportunities we have as an organization to continue to raise the bar to meet the needs of learners and educators. Technology advances in areas such as AI offer new opportunities to enhance our products and increase productivity across the organization, ensuring we can stay at the forefront of innovation. I am excited to see what 2025 brings for Cengage and the wider education ecosystem.   Personally, I am grateful for our Cengage Group wellness week, which allows me to take some time to rest and recharge for the year ahead while skiing with my boys. This is a tradition I look forward to each year.    I wish all in my network a happy new year and look forward to continuing the dialogue in 2025. Onward!    #futureofeducation #happynewyear #leadership