WKU Offering New Certificate for AI and Educational Technology
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WKU Offering New Certificate for AI and Educational Technology

The WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has introduced a new online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology Leader, aimed at equipping educators with skills in AI, educational technology, online learning, and cybersecurity. The program requires five classes totaling 15 credit hours, offers rolling admissions, and can be integrated into other graduate programs for those pursuing a master's degree.

The changing role of university degrees: How young entrepreneurs are building AI-driven agencies

The changing role of university degrees: How young entrepreneurs are building AI-driven agencies

Carlos Esparraga, a young entrepreneur, bypassed traditional academic paths to focus on digital entrepreneurship, establishing the TuDropShipper agency and the De0a10k academy, which provides structured training in social media marketing and digital agency work for Spanish-speaking students. He emphasizes the integration of AI tools in agency operations and aims to expand the academy's educational scope, reflecting a broader trend among young entrepreneurs towards alternative learning models driven by digital platforms and emerging technologies.

What Trump's Department of Education dismantle means for the future of AI in schools

What Trump's Department of Education dismantle means for the future of AI in schools

The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education are prompting schools to increasingly rely on technology and artificial intelligence to fill gaps left by reduced federal support, which accounts for about 13% of school funding. While AI tools like Numerade and ChatGPT offer innovative solutions, educators emphasize that human connection and support remain crucial, especially as funding cuts threaten programs for low-income and special education students.

EdTech Trends in 2026: How Intelligence will Redefine Learning Systems

EdTech Trends in 2026: How Intelligence will Redefine Learning Systems

TCS is committed to helping businesses become adaptive enterprises by leveraging top talent and technology to transform complexity into opportunities and drive meaningful change. In the evolving EdTech landscape, the focus is on creating intelligent, interoperable ecosystems that enhance learning and employment outcomes through AI, cloud platforms, and real-time analytics, while prioritizing responsible design and learner rights.

Will AI change schools? Yes and no.

Will AI change schools? Yes and no.

The integration of AI in education is generating mixed reactions, with concerns about increased cheating and academic integrity challenges, yet also offering potential benefits like freeing up teacher time and enhancing learning experiences. While AI's current capabilities may not match the effectiveness of human tutors, its role as an educational tool is expected to grow as more educators become familiar with the technology, despite the risks of cognitive offloading and bias.

How AI is changing college classrooms at WVU and Marshall University

How AI is changing college classrooms at WVU and Marshall University

West Virginia University and Marshall University are actively integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, emphasizing that AI will not replace the need for higher education but will enhance it by fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. University leaders argue that while AI changes how students learn, it cannot replicate the experiential learning and credentialing that universities provide, ensuring students are equipped with durable skills for the evolving job market.

AI in Computer Science Education: Closing the New Digital Divide in K–12

AI in Computer Science Education: Closing the New Digital Divide in K–12

The rapid growth of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in K–12 education is creating a digital divide, with disparities in access and teacher preparation threatening to leave some students behind. Schools are grappling with how to integrate AI into their curricula, with varying approaches from enthusiastic adoption to outright bans, and the decisions made now will significantly impact the future workforce and educational equity.

Lego's latest educational kit seeks to teach AI as part of computer science, not to build a chatbot

Lego's latest educational kit seeks to teach AI as part of computer science, not to build a chatbot

Lego Education has announced a new Computer Science and AI Learning Solution aimed at teaching foundational AI concepts to students from kindergarten through eighth grade using Lego bricks and additional hardware. The initiative emphasizes local data processing without internet reliance, ensuring privacy and providing resources for educators to effectively teach these subjects, with kits available for pre-order and shipping starting in April.

Canadian Association of Research Libraries - CARL Welcomes Amanda Wheatley as Visiting Program Officer for AI and Library Strategies

Canadian Association of Research Libraries - CARL Welcomes Amanda Wheatley as Visiting Program Officer for AI and Library Strategies

The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has appointed Amanda Wheatley as the new Visiting Program Officer for AI and Library Strategies, where she will lead strategic activities related to artificial intelligence, including developing guidelines and best practices for generative AI in library operations. Wheatley, an Associate Librarian at McGill University, will begin her role on January 15, 2026, and will collaborate with AI initiatives across the Canadian academic library community and internationally.

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