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On this Week in Edtech 12/16/2024, Alex and Ben discuss: 🧠 OpenAI's New AI Tool "Sora" Makes Waves in Video Generation 🎥 The Era of Multimodal AI: Google, Meta, and Microsoft Compete on Video and Agents 🔍 Who’s Winning the AI Wars? Exploring AI Specialization 🏫 Texas Education Agency’s New Curriculum Policies – What It Means for EdTech 📉 Declining Public School Enrollment: Implications for K-12 and EdTech 🌍 Global EdTech Trends: European VCs Raise Big Funds Amidst U.S. Challenges 🚀 $175M Investment in AI for Higher Education by Element451 💼 Workforce Upskilling Revolution: SaaS Startups Receive Major Investments 📊 EdTech Year-End Reports Show Optimism in AI-Driven Upskilling Plus, special guests: 🎙️ Henrik Appert, CEO of Magma Math, shares insights on their award-winning math platform and recent $40M funding round. 🎙️ Alex Linley, Co-CEO of Cappfinity, discusses the future of skills-based hiring and education. Listen to the full episode here and as always let us know what you think!: https://lnkd.in/e5XmBxVT Stay updated with the latest EdTech news and innovations! Follow Edtech Insiders on 👇 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gH_ThnJj Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eVBaGRVZ Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gagwAxfX Substack: https://lnkd.in/g2Hs5QGe And here on LinkedIn! #EdtechNews

For AI in Education, 2025 will be the year of personalized learning paths. Dan Casey from ryco.io predicts a shift toward customized education: 🎯 AI will create tailored learning experiences that highlight individual strengths and address weaknesses. 📚 Super-advanced AI tutoring systems will offer real-time, adaptive support to meet each learner’s unique needs. 🚀 This could finally move us away from the outdated "one-size-fits-all" approach to education. What’s your prediction for AI in education in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! ✨ Want to be part of conversations like this? By joining EdTech Insiders+, you’ll gain: - Early access to exclusive events, including happy hours, summits, and conferences. - Connection with our community through a members-only WhatsApp channel. - Exclusive member content, like interviews, panels, and articles. - The chance to join campaigns like this and share your voice. Your membership supports the growth of our podcast, newsletter, events, and the entire edtech community. We’d love for you to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eZY_4Nru #AIinEducation2025 #EdTechPredictions #FutureOfEdTech

What a fantastic event that Stanford Accelerator for Learning put on last month at Stanford University Way to go Isabelle Hau and team for the programming. It was a fantastic day of learning. More info here along with the days presentation sessions. https://lnkd.in/gu4xtFfu Shout out Ben Kornell Edtech Insiders Hailey Carter Seder Owl Ventures EdTech MBA Community Steve Shapiro Finetune (A Prometric Company) Shout out to Steve Shapiro who had a fantastic dinner and hosted a group of us. Hailey Carter Seder Matthew Tower and I agreed that the 🦀🦀🦀 that night was 🔥🔥🔥

For AI in Education, 2025 will focus on thoughtful, human-centered approaches. Watch the clip below to hear what Edtech Insiders+ member Carinne (Cali) Meyrignac from Cali's Books predicts about how AI can be used mindfully in early childhood education. 💡 What’s your prediction for AI in education in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! ✨ Want to be part of conversations like this? By joining Edtech Insiders+, you’ll gain: - Early access to exclusive events, including happy hours, summits, and conferences. - Connection with our community through a members-only WhatsApp channel. - Exclusive member content, like interviews, panels, and articles. - The chance to join campaigns like this and share your voice. Your membership supports the growth of our podcast, newsletter, events, and the entire edtech community. We’d love for you to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eZY_4Nru #AIinEducation2025 #EdTechPredictions #FutureOfEdTech

For AI in Education, 2025 will be the year hype meets a sobering reality. Edtech Insiders+ member, Michael E. Spencer from Global Expansion Strategies predicts a major shift in the edtech landscape: 🌍 Big players like Google and Microsoft will solidify their monopolies on K-12 distribution, making it harder for startups to break into the U.S. market. 📉 With ESSER funding gone, startups will face tighter budgets and new challenges in domestic growth. 🌎 The future lies abroad: 80% of global demand for education in the next 30 years will come from Asia and Africa, driving edtech companies to rethink their strategies. 💡 What’s your prediction for AI in education in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! ✨ Want to be part of conversations like this? By joining Edtech Insiders+, you’ll gain: - Early access to exclusive events, including happy hours, summits, and conferences. - Connection with our community through a members-only WhatsApp channel. - Exclusive member content, like interviews, panels, and articles. - The chance to join campaigns like this and share your voice. Your membership supports the growth of our podcast, newsletter, events, and the entire edtech community. We’d love for you to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eZY_4Nru #AIinEducation2025 #EdTechPredictions #FutureOfEdTech

I’m honored to be part of The AI Show Council for this year’s THE AI SHOW @ ASU+GSV! Join me in San Diego, April 5-7, for an inspiring dive into the future of AI in education. Let’s explore how AI is transforming learning and leadership—don’t miss this pivotal event! Edtech Insiders

For AI in Education, 2025 will be the year AI transforms learning at scale. Watch the clip below to hear what Edtech Insiders+ member Rajen Sheth from Kyron Learning predicts about how AI will help deliver equitable access to quality education for all students. 💡 What’s your prediction for AI in education in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! ✨ Want to be part of conversations like this? By joining Edtech Insiders+, you’ll gain: - Early access to exclusive events, including happy hours, summits, and conferences. - Connection with our community through a members-only WhatsApp channel. - Exclusive member content, like interviews, panels, and articles. - The chance to join campaigns like this and share your voice. Your membership supports the growth of our podcast, newsletter, events, and the entire edtech community. We’d love for you to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eZY_4Nru #AIinEducation2025 #EdTechPredictions #FutureOfEdTech

Thank you, Alex Sarlin, Ben Kornell, Sarah M., and the Edtech Insiders community for providing a platform to share ideas with others committed to leveraging technology for maximum student impact. In my segment, I highlighted four key trends shaping the future of AI in education: Shaping Policy and Standards: The establishment of policy groundwork by federal and state governments, guided by the outstanding efforts of the EDSAFE AI Alliance, is forging uncommon partnerships across sectors to ensure AI development remains safe, equitable, and impactful. Driving Personalization: Data-driven AI enables personalized student learning experiences while equipping educators and parents with actionable insights. Focusing on Evidence: A sharper focus on evaluating the effectiveness of AI tools ensures their alignment with impactful educational outcomes. Advancing Early Learning: AI tools present a significant opportunity to enhance early learning by supporting educators and parents in fostering engagement and development from birth to five. AI holds transformative potential in education, but realizing this promise requires a steadfast commitment to equity, evidence, and impact. Together, we can shape a future where AI empowers students, educators, and parents. #AIfuture #Community #Edtech #Efficacy #Impact #education Age of Learning

For AI in Education, 2025 will be the year virtual campuses and AI agents transform learning. Edtech Insiders+ member, Riley Walker from ryco.io predicts a future where: 🎓 Virtual campuses create immersive, interactive communities, reducing the isolation often felt in remote learning. 🤖 AI agents act as personalized educators and mentors, offering tailored support academically and socially. Together, these innovations could combine the accessibility of online education with the connectivity of traditional classrooms. 💡 What’s your prediction for AI in education in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! ✨ Want to be part of conversations like this? By joining Edtech Insiders+, you’ll gain: - Early access to exclusive events, including happy hours, summits, and conferences. - Connection with our community through a members-only WhatsApp channel. - Exclusive member content, like interviews, panels, and articles. - The chance to join campaigns like this and share your voice. Your membership supports the growth of our podcast, newsletter, events, and the entire edtech community. We’d love for you to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eZY_4Nru #AIinEducation2025 #EdTechPredictions #FutureOfEdTech

For AI in Education, 2025 will be the year cybersecurity goes mainstream in schools. Watch the clip below to hear what Edtech Insiders+ member Oliver Page from CyberNut predicts about the crucial role cybersecurity will play in protecting schools and communities. 💡 What’s your prediction for AI in education in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! ✨ Want to be part of conversations like this? By joining Edtech Insiders+, you’ll gain: - Early access to exclusive events, including happy hours, summits, and conferences. - Connection with our community through a members-only WhatsApp channel. - Exclusive member content, like interviews, panels, and articles. - The chance to join campaigns like this and share your voice. Your membership supports the growth of our podcast, newsletter, events, and the entire edtech community. We’d love for you to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eZY_4Nru #AIinEducation2025 #EdTechPredictions #FutureOfEdTech