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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"OpenAI has released the Sora 2 AI video generation model and a new app to support it. The model offers advanced features, including synced audio and more accurate physics" techradar.com/ai-platforms... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

OpenAI’s new Sora 2 app puts you inside the AI video.

Prompt-based video generation that's social and editable

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"[O]ver-reliance can reduce engagement and skill growth, but thoughtful use can personalize learning, reduce unhelpful load, and support creativity." educationfutures.com/post/is-ai-m... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Is AI making us “cognitively lazy”?

AI has renewed debate about learning, memory, and creativity in an age of cognitive offloading. Cognitive offloading means using…

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"We can’t get to a future where AI democratizes learning and drives success if we stay stuck in fractured, siloed data." linkedin.com/pulse/from-e... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

From EdTech to TechEd: From data silos to data rivers

Written in collaboration with Kimberly Clark , ASU Deputy CIO of Digital Transformation and Kate Giovacchini , Executive Director of Digital Innovations. Today’s reality, tomorrow’s possibilities Mari...

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

AI interfaces are rapidly evolving, and the way we interact with them—not the models themselves—now defines how technology is unlocked, simplified, and shaped for human use. uxdesign.cc/ai-interface... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

AI interface: When intelligence outgrows its container

How AI redefines user interfaces, and why the chat box gets it wrong.

uxdesign.cc

Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"There is a huge, maybe insurmountable, problem with smart glasses that must be addressed: privacy." uxdesign.cc/how-to-appro... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

How to approach privacy in the age of smart glasses

Smart glasses present new opportunities for scammers, perverts, and cheaters.

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"80% of programmers reported an overall increase in productivity, but only 59% reported that their code quality improved... 70% of respondents trust the AI's quality, while 30% don't." zdnet.com/article/ai-m... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

AI magnifies your team's strengths - and weaknesses, Google report finds

AI magnifies how well (or poorly) you already operate. The 2025 DORA report reveals seven practices that separate high-performing teams from struggling ones.

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"Your AI agents could now be the evolution and the creation of a digital replica of the entire workforce of an organization" mckinsey.com/capabilities... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"Educators are embracing AI and career and technical education (CTE) as keys to preparing students for their future after high school, according to the 2025 Savvas Educator Index" eschoolnews.com/digital-lear... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

AI, CTE are key to preparing students for future careers

Rising educator confidence in CTE and growing urgency for AI tools that build--not bypass--students’ essential skills.

eschoolnews.com

Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 10h

"eLearning will not create high performers by itself. But it is the most scalable lever we have to close capability gaps if you commit to using it strategically." elearningindustry.com/why-elearnin... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning

Why eLearning Isn't a Trend—It's The Operational Backbone Of Workforce Capability

This article explores the role of eLearning as a backbone to building workforce capability and ensuring operational success.

elearningindustry.com

Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 1d

"While AI literature review tools are tempting supplements to a time-intensive process, they fall short in navigating the long tail of data, the very place where researchers aim to contribute new knowledge." theimportantwork.substack.com/p/why-ai-ass... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #AIEdu

Why AI-assisted Literature Reviews Currently Fall Short

The tale of the long tail

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 1d

Wait Time in Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Learning elearnmag.acm.org/archive.cfm?... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning

elearn Magazine: Wait Time in Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Learning

eLearn Magazine is a leading source of high-quality information on the uses of online learning and training strategies in a variety of contexts for K-12, higher education, and the corporate workforce....

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 1d

"Various methods and tools can be used by faculty to increase their teaching presence in the asynchronous online classroom" elearnmag.acm.org/featured.cfm... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

elearn Magazine: Teaching Presence in a Higher Education Asynchronous Online Classroom

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 1d

Nearly half of talent development leaders see a skills crisis, with organizations under pressure to equip employees for both present and future roles through dynamic skill-building, particularly in AI. govtech.com/education/ai... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #AIEdu

AI Boom Drives Surge in Demand for Tech Skills in 2025

The online learning platform Udemy has seen a fivefold increase in AI-related enrollments this year, but some experts warn against falling for hype that frames AI as a quick fix for issues in educatio...

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 1d

AI has its flaws. If we’re not intentional, it can reflect our worst biases. If we don’t integrate it wisely, it can exclude and harm. That’s why we must keep people at the heart of the conversation. forbes.com/councils/for... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

AI For Social Good

AI for social good isn’t optional. It’s a responsibility. And it starts with all of us—how we build, invest and lead with empathy.

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 1d

"21% of U.S. workers say at least some of their work is done with AI, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in September. That share is up from 16% roughly a year ago." pewresearch.org/short-reads/... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

About 1 in 5 U.S. workers now use AI in their job, up since last year

Workers younger than 50 and workers with a bachelor’s degree or more education are among the most likely to use AI in their job.

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 1d

Chapter 14 summary: AI can either help close or widen the education gap, and making it fair for all students depends on access, training, and ethical use. Preview Teaching & Learning in the Age of Generative AI here: bit.ly/4jVce93 #edtech #ILoveEdTech #AIEdu

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 2d

"Universities everywhere are asking the same question: how do we innovate in teaching when technology is moving faster than we can adapt?" timeshighereducation.com/campus/beyon... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Beyond learning design: supporting pedagogical innovation in response to AI

To avoid an unwinnable game of catch-up with technology, universities must rethink pedagogical improvement that goes beyond scaling online learning

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 2d

"This report is designed to provide a structured foundation for critical discourse and actionable strategies concerning the ethical integration and responsible deployment of AI technologies in higher education" library.educause.edu/resources/20... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #AIEdu

AI Ethical Guidelines

As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into all corners of higher education, addressing ethical concerns is crucial to responsible implementati

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 2d

By teaching critical thinking and using AI as a tool, universities can turn disruption into opportunity. The goal is not to compete with machines, but to prepare graduates to do what machines can't do.” theconversation.com/universities... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #AIEdu

Universities can turn AI from a threat to an opportunity by teaching critical thinking

Employers and societies demand graduates who can evaluate information and make sound judgments.

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 2d

"Accreditors are also adapting requirements given the advent of AI... The message is clear: AI governance is not optional; it’s operational, and it’s being audited." forbes.com/sites/avival... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

AI Is Everywhere In Higher Ed. Where’s The AI Governance?

Fewer than 40% of institutions had formal AI acceptable‑use policies as of spring 2025, and many campuses were still in early stages of policy development.

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 2d

"While AI... hold enormous potential to improve education, a new UNESCO report warns they also risk eroding human rights and worsening inequality if deployed without deliberately robust safeguards." govtech.com/education/k-... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Sans Safeguards, AI in Education Risks Deepening Inequality

A new UNESCO report cautions that artificial intelligence has the potential to threaten students’ access to quality education. The organization calls for a focus on people, to ensure digital tools enh...

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 2d

"[T]he great educational challenge lies in enabling students to take advantage of the benefits that GenAI offers, while making a critical use of it that does not undermine their own thinking." timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

What your students are thinking about artificial intelligence

GenAI has been quickly adopted by students, but the consequences of using it as a shortcut could be grave. A study into how students think about and use GenAI offers insights into how teaching might a...

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 2d

"As more students leverage chatbots for both approved & unapproved use, educational institutions can work to help students understand the appropriate way to leverage technology within the learning environment" facultyfocus.com/articles/tea... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #AIEdu

Chatbots in Higher Education: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies to Prevent Misuse

Discover the benefits and challenges of chatbots in higher education. Learn strategies to prevent misuse, protect academic integrity, and integrate AI responsibly to support teaching and student succe...

facultyfocus.com

Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 5d

"A college degree used to be a long-term gatepass to professional success, but in today's AI era, the half-life of knowledge is decreasing terribly fast." forbes.com/councils/for... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

How Micro-Credentials Are Shaping The Future Of AI-Driven Learners

Learning in the era of AI no longer means learning once for knowledge—it's proving you can learn the next thing, quickly and efficiently.

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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 5d

"Critical data literacy helps students see the relevance of what they’re learning" eschoolnews.com/innovative-t... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom

Critical data literacy is essential to help students navigate cultural nuance, question assumptions, and collaborate across disciplines.

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