EdTech Trends in 2026: How Intelligence will Redefine Learning Systems
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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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A new research project by Merit America and HarrisX reveals that low-wage workers in the U. S.

A new direction for students in an AI world: Prosper, prepare, protect

A new direction for students in an AI world: Prosper, prepare, protect

The Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education conducted a yearlong global study to assess the risks and benefits of generative AI in education, finding that current risks outweigh benefits, particularly in undermining children's foundational development. They propose three pillars for action—Prosper, Prepare, and Protect—offering recommendations for stakeholders to ensure AI enriches rather than diminishes student learning and development.

Edtech teaching strategies that support sustainability

Edtech teaching strategies that support sustainability

The seventh most-read story of 2025 on eSchool News highlights the role of educational technology (edtech) in promoting sustainability and enhancing learning environments. By integrating edtech strategies, schools can reduce their environmental impact, foster creativity, and support teachers through training and resources, ultimately creating effective and sustainable classrooms.

MenaML hosts 2026 Winter School in Saudi Arabia to boost AI education, collaboration in region

MenaML hosts 2026 Winter School in Saudi Arabia to boost AI education, collaboration in region

The Middle East and North Africa Machine Learning Winter School, in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, aims to cultivate AI talent and foster regional opportunities while addressing brain drain and enhancing employability in the MENA region. Meanwhile, France's Le Figaro celebrated its bicentennial with an exhibition at the Grand Palais, showcasing its evolution and impact on journalism and cultural life, emphasizing the enduring relevance of a free press.