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Friday, September 11
AFT, UFT and Microsoft announce ‘National AI Safety & Privacy Standard’ for schools to protect students, families and educators
AFT President Randi Weingarten, United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, and Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith today announced a “National AI Safety & Privacy Standard” establishing legally enforceable protections to ensure the safety of students, families and educators. The post AFT, UFT…
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Thursday, September 10
Moodle Premium Certified Partner MediaTouch expands into Malta
The post Moodle Premium Certified Partner MediaTouch expands into Malta appeared first on Moodle.
moodle.comWhen AI Can Write the Paper, Make the Reading Matter
Faculty Spotlight See how Professor Jonathan Rees uses primary sources, social annotation, and Hypothesis in Canvas to create more active, AI resilient history assignments. As higher education continues to wrestle […] The post When AI Can Write the Paper, Make the Reading Matter appeared first on Hypothesis.
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Wednesday, September 9
Expedite Assessment Workflows with YuJa Verity’s Latest AI-Powered Quiz Generation and Grading
Over the next few weeks, YuJa Verity will begin rolling out exciting new features such as AI quiz generation based on LMS content, brand-new question types for YuJa Verity assessments, and AI-powered automatic grading. The post Expedite Assessment Workflows with YuJa Verity’s Latest AI-Powered Quiz Generation and…
yuja.comAnnouncing Project Helix: A skills platform for the AI era
Today, at Coursera and Udemy’s first global FWD customer event as a combined company, we previewed Project Helix, our new AI-native skills platform — along with new AI-powered capabilities across Coursera and Udemy. The post Announcing Project Helix: A skills platform for the AI era appeared first on Coursera Blog.
blog.coursera.orgAnnouncing 16 new partners and 25 new Professional Certificates for the age of AI
Today at our annual FWD customer event, we announced a major expansion of our partner and instructor ecosystem, helping learners worldwide gain and advance their skills for the AI era. We welcomed 16 leading universities and industry educators to Coursera, thousands of new instructors on Udemy, and introduced 25 new…
blog.coursera.orgAnnouncing Coursera’s 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award winners
Meet the organizations building stronger skills, broader access, sustained engagement, and measurable results through learning. The post Announcing Coursera’s 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award winners appeared first on Coursera Blog.
blog.coursera.orgA Student Told Me They Were Ethically Opposed to AI. Here’s What I Wrote Back.
The post A Student Told Me They Were Ethically Opposed to AI. Here’s What I Wrote Back. appeared first on Packback.
packback.coTop Hat and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society Announce 2026 Shannen’s Dream Scholarship Recipients
The Shannen’s Dream scholarship recognizes students making a difference through education, mentorship, advocacy, and community leadership The post Top Hat and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society Announce 2026 Shannen’s Dream Scholarship Recipients appeared first on Top Hat.
tophat.comVisiniaga becomes Moodle Certified Partner in Indonesia
The post Visiniaga becomes Moodle Certified Partner in Indonesia appeared first on Moodle.
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Tuesday, September 8
Missouri and Google partner on AI and career training
Google is partnering with Missouri to provide 1.1 million students free access to Gemini for Education and career certificates. See how to get started.
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Monday, September 7
Digital Human: What It Is and How It Works
The post Digital Human: What It Is and How It Works appeared first on Kaltura.
corp.kaltura.comBest AI Tools for Video Engagement Insights: Top 8 in 2026
The post Best AI Tools for Video Engagement Insights: Top 8 in 2026 appeared first on Kaltura.
corp.kaltura.comTop 8 Agentic AI Companies for Enterprise Knowledge Delivery
The post Top 8 Agentic AI Companies for Enterprise Knowledge Delivery appeared first on Kaltura.
corp.kaltura.comAgentic AI for Customer Onboarding Videos: Process & Top 8 Solutions
The post Agentic AI for Customer Onboarding Videos: Process & Top 8 Solutions appeared first on Kaltura.
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Thursday, September 3
Top 6 challenges college students face
Many college students hope to earn a degree and improve their livelihood at home and work. However, after students begin their college experience, they often face challenges that might seem insurmountable. These obstacles can prevent some students from achieving those hopes and dreams. Higher education institutions…
watermarkinsights.comStart the year AI-ready with the Google AI Educator Series
An overview of upcoming training sessions from the Google AI Educator Series (GES), and how teachers are putting these tools to work.
blog.googlePrompt injection is inevitable. Enterprise AI security is about what happens next.
Prompt injection is inevitable. Learn how defense-in-depth, least-privilege access, grounding, and governance keep enterprise AI systems secure. The post Prompt injection is inevitable. Enterprise AI security is about what happens next. appeared first on Kaltura.
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Tuesday, September 1
How College Students Are Reading in the Age of AI
Year in review · Academic year 2025–26 How social reading is transforming a solitary task into a collaborative learning process. Insights from 20,000+ college courses. By Joe Ferraro CEO, […] The post How College Students Are Reading in the Age of AI appeared first on Hypothesis.
web.hypothes.isMake Student Thinking Visible in an AI World (Webinar Recap)
The post Make Student Thinking Visible in an AI World (Webinar Recap) appeared first on Packback.
packback.co
Thursday, August 27
Community colleges increase demand by adding AI college courses
Artificial intelligence is changing how people learn, work, and use technology across industries. As AI skills become increasingly relevant across […] The post Community colleges increase demand by adding AI college courses appeared first on Watermark Insights.
watermarkinsights.comPartnering with Khan Academy on building AI tools for classrooms
Interactive visual aids and teacher-controlled practice materials — both built with Gemini — are launching for the new school year.
blog.googleMake security value visible before risk makes it obvious
Discover how education IT teams can improve cybersecurity by activating Microsoft 365 security tools they already own and use. The post Make security value visible before risk makes it obvious appeared first on Microsoft Education Blog.
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Tuesday, August 25
YuJa Lumina: Reuse videos across Drupal and turn them into proctored learning experiences
YuJa Lumina v26.6.0 Release Over the next few weeks, YuJa Lumina will be adding several new features to improve user experience, including proctored video quizzes with a YuJa Verity integration, and so much more. ... The post YuJa Lumina: Reuse videos across Drupal and turn them into proctored learning experiences…
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Friday, August 21
AI Marketing
The post AI Marketing appeared first on Kaltura.
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Wednesday, August 19
5 new ways to level up your learning with Search
Here’s how you can use Google Search tools to study for classes and standardized tests.
blog.googleBloom’s Taxonomy: The Ultimate Guide [Free Download]
Gain a deep understanding of Bloom's taxonomy and how it can be effectively applied in college classrooms to benefit both educators and learners The post Bloom’s Taxonomy: The Ultimate Guide [Free Download] appeared first on Top Hat.
tophat.comBuilt for the complexity of education: AI that understands your institution
See how connected context, governance, and AI agents can help institutions support educators, students, and staff. The post Built for the complexity of education: AI that understands your institution appeared first on Microsoft Education Blog.
microsoft.com9 Pedagogical Approaches for Higher Ed Explained [Plus: 40+ Free Strategies to Motivate Students]
Pedagogy is the foundation for all teaching and learning. We highlight nine core pedagogies and tips on how to include them in any college curriculum. The post 9 Pedagogical Approaches for Higher Ed Explained [Plus: 40+ Free Strategies to Motivate Students] appeared first on Top Hat.
tophat.comAI Assignment Design That Makes Student Thinking Visible (and Gradeable)
The post AI Assignment Design That Makes Student Thinking Visible (and Gradeable) appeared first on Packback.
packback.co
Tuesday, August 18
25 Effective Instructional Strategies For Educators
Engage, assess and motivate students with these 25 easy-to-use instructional strategies for any discipline The post 25 Effective Instructional Strategies For Educators appeared first on Top Hat.
tophat.com
Monday, August 17
Why you should consolidate your tech stack
Colleges and universities are constantly seeking ways to adapt, innovate, and stay competitive. As higher education institutions face increasingly complex administrative and academic challenges, they must find ways to mitigate this complexity while supporting growth. Tech consolidation — the process of optimizing an…
watermarkinsights.com
Friday, August 14
Mass-uploading student-specific feedback PDF files
I want to share individualized feedback with students on an exam they wrote in class. Each AI-generated feedback file includes the student's scanned exam. How can I mass-upload these student-specific feedback files? It is easy for me to include an org identifier in the file name of these PDF files.
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Thursday, August 13
What’s New in YuJa EqualGround – AI Generation for Compliance, Quick Wins Emails, and More
YuJa EqualGround v26.6.0 Release Over the next few weeks, YuJa EqualGround will be adding several features to improve user experience, including new AI content generation for ARIA compliance, Quick Wins emails to help users stay... The post What’s New in YuJa EqualGround – AI Generation for Compliance, Quick Wins…
yuja.comAI Integrated Assignments: Build Gradable AI Literacy
The post AI Integrated Assignments: Build Gradable AI Literacy appeared first on Packback.
packback.co
Wednesday, August 12
Google helps professionals become AI creators with new vibe coding course on Coursera
Today, Google is expanding its AI Professional Certificate on Coursera with their newest course on vibe coding that helps learners move from AI users to AI builders. For decades, building software required learning to code. But now, with vibe coding, AI is making it possible for professionals across industries to…
blog.coursera.org
Tuesday, August 11
Post-tenure review mandates are here: What institutions need to know
As legislative activity around faculty tenure and accountability continues to evolve, post-tenure review is becoming an increasingly important focus for […] The post Post-tenure review mandates are here: What institutions need to know appeared first on Watermark Insights.
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Thursday, August 6
Bake AI Literacy Into Your Courses With These AI-Integrated Assignment Templates
The post Bake AI Literacy Into Your Courses With These AI-Integrated Assignment Templates appeared first on Packback.
packback.coWhat is an agentic experience? A 2026 definition and guide
The post What is an agentic experience? A 2026 definition and guide appeared first on Kaltura.
corp.kaltura.comKaltura vs HeyGen (2026): Which AI avatar platform fits your business?
Kaltura HeyGen Best described as Enterprise agentic avatar + video experience platform AI avatar video generation tool with real-time API Primary value Creating and operationalizing avatar experiences Creating avatar experiences Core strength Avatars grounded in org knowledge, integrated into full video/webinar/event…
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Sunday, August 2
AI sales avatar: The complete guide for revenue teams in 2026
The post AI sales avatar: The complete guide for revenue teams in 2026 appeared first on Kaltura.
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Saturday, August 1
Best Virtual Classroom Platforms: Top 7 in 2026
The post Best Virtual Classroom Platforms: Top 7 in 2026 appeared first on Kaltura.
corp.kaltura.comPharma marketing: Effective strategies and trends
Explore essential pharma marketing strategies, emerging trends, and effective tactics to reach patients and HCPs in a competitive landscape. The post Pharma marketing: Effective strategies and trends appeared first on Kaltura.
corp.kaltura.comTop 25 generative AI examples transforming industries in 2026
The post Top 25 generative AI examples transforming industries in 2026 appeared first on Kaltura.
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Wednesday, July 29
Overcoming the unique challenges of assessment at community colleges
A fresh perspective on assessment is essential for community colleges to produce strong learning outcomes and drive program completions. Watermark and the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) coordinated a panel discussion that offered a look at how top leaders at several community colleges…
watermarkinsights.comAI Integrated Assignments Toolkit
The post AI Integrated Assignments Toolkit appeared first on Packback.
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Tuesday, July 28
Study and Learn: AI built for learning in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Students are already using AI. Learn how Study and Learn in Microsoft 365 Copilot supports active learning and why institutions should consider enabling Copilot Chat to provide learning-first AI experiences. The post Study and Learn: AI built for learning in Microsoft 365 Copilot appeared first on Microsoft Education…
microsoft.comKaltura vs Synthesia (2026): Competitors or complementary?
The post Kaltura vs Synthesia (2026): Competitors or complementary? appeared first on Kaltura.
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Monday, July 27
Top course evaluation questions
Course evaluations allow you to use student feedback to inform decisions. They should be an integral part of each semester, designed to solicit the most useful and informative feedback. The best course survey evaluation questions will help you perform more robust analyses and make the wisest choices regarding faculty…
watermarkinsights.com
Wednesday, July 22
The importance of co-curricular programs for student success
Co-curricular activities in higher education aid in boosting student success. As students engage with clubs and programs, they can strengthen their academic knowledge and gain valuable skills they may otherwise not have. The post The importance of co-curricular programs for student success appeared first on Watermark…
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