Learning with Data - Data Education in Schools #edtech https://dataschools.education/ Empowering school learners to succeed in a data driven future

4 worst ways AI has affected school #edtech https://www.sciencing.com/1781766/worst-ways-ai-affected-school/ AI has become a pretty hot topic, and it's one that comes with plenty of ethical questions. The topic of schooling has even been affected, and here's how.

Colm O’Neill: Ruinous EdTech – higher education and computing's excesses | Digital Education #edtech https://www.de.ed.ac.uk/event/colm-oneill-ruinous-edtech-higher-education-and-computings-excesses

Do screens help or hurt K-8 learning? Lessons from the UK’s OPAL program #edtech https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2025/10/22/do-screens-help-or-hurt-k-8-learning-lessons/ In education, we don’t have to choose between tech and tradition--the real challenge is finding balance in […]

5 essential AI tech tools for back-to-school success #edtech https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/10/21/5-essential-ai-tech-tools-for-back-to-school-success/ Integrating effective AI tools into the classroom can help students build inquiry and critical thinking--essential skills […]

AI Is Changing What High School STEM Students Study | WIRED #edtech https://www.wired.com/story/stem-high-school-students-artficial-intelligence/ A degree in computer science used to promise a cozy career in tech. Now, students’ ambitions are shaped by AI, in fields that blend computing with […]

NZ ed-tech company Kami buys UK-based Book Creator to grow international reach #edtech https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/573266/nz-ed-tech-company-kami-buys-uk-based-book-creator-to-grow-international-reach Kami expects its purchase of Book Creator will help its products reach 70 million more […]

Ending The Arms Race: Addressing Shadow AI Use in Higher Education #edtech https://www.edtechdigest.com/2025/10/13/ending-the-arms-race-addressing-shadow-ai-use-in-higher-education/ As unauthorized AI use surges across campuses, universities face a critical choice: clamp down and risk […]

Austria finds Microsoft 'illegally' tracked students: privacy campaign group #edtech https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251010-austria-finds-microsoft-illegally-tracked-students-privacy-campaign-group Austria's data protection authority has determined that Microsoft "illegally" tracked […]

Cyberbullying in the AI Era #edtech https://www.edtechdigest.com/2025/10/10/cyberbullying-in-the-ai-era/ Why digital citizenship needs a redesign. GUEST COLUMN | by Teodora Pavkovic Today’s students face more pervasive and nuanced cyberbullying than ever before. What once took place in public […]

Global education and technology: insights into transnational student and staff digital experiences - Jisc #edtech https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/global-education-and-technology-insights-into-transnational-student-and-staff-digital-experiences

Letter to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Responsible Integration of AI in K-12 Education #edtech https://cdt.org/insights/letter-to-u-s-department-of-education-regarding-responsible-integration-of-ai-in-k-12-education/ In response to new CDT research demonstrating the connection between […]

Anthropic Education Report: How University Students Use Claude \ Anthropic #edtech https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropic-education-report-how-university-students-use-claude AI systems are no longer just specialized research tools: they’re everyday academic companions. As AIs integrate more […]

The impact of digital technologies on students’ learning #edtech https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-impact-of-digital-technologies-on-students-learning_9997e7b3-en.html This working paper shares findings of a literature review examining the impact of a range of digital tools on student […]

From safeguarding to critical digital citizenship: A framework to understand educational responses to digital technologies #edtech https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/from-safeguarding-to-critical-digital-citizenship-a-framework-to-understand-educational-responses-to-digital-technologies Over the past […]

Universities give up using software to detect AI in students' work #edtech https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/574517/universities-give-up-using-software-to-detect-ai-in-students-work They the technology isn't conclusive enough to accuse students of cheating and there are other ways of finding […]

How Math Teachers Are Making Decisions About Using AI | Stanford HAI #edtech https://hai.stanford.edu/news/how-math-teachers-are-making-decisions-about-using-ai A Stanford summit explored how K-12 educators are selecting, adapting, and critiquing AI tools for effective learning.

Australian edtech platform Vivedus expands into Asia #edtech https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/australian-edtech-platform-expands-into-asia/287963 A groundbreaking AI education tool from Australia is heading to Asia, promising to revolutionise teaching, learning, and student pathways […]

Infographic: Teacher use of AI and potential time saving #edtech https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/infographic-teacher-use-of-ai-and-potential-time-saving Here’s a snapshot of some of the findings on how frequently teachers use AI for 9 different tasks, and how many save time by […]

Principal asks parents to restrict online activity for children #edtech https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019003442/principal-asks-parents-to-restrict-online-activity-for-children A primary school principal is making a plea to parents to restrict online activity for […]

We Stopped Automating Bad Processes—and Everything Got Faster #edtech https://www.edtechdigest.com/2025/09/08/we-stopped-automating-bad-processes-and-everything-got-faster/ Palo Alto Unified co-designed workflows with HR, finance, and educators, then connected the systems behind them—cutting […]

A gender gap in STEM widened during the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground #edtech https://hechingerreport.org/a-gender-gap-in-stem-widened-during-the-pandemic-schools-are-trying-to-make-up-lost-ground/ Efforts to close the gap between boys and girls in STEM classes are picking […]

New Research Highlights Both the Importance and Challenges of Student Engagement in K-12 Education #edtech https://www.eschoolnews.com/newsline/2025/09/03/new-research-highlights-both-the-importance-and-challenges-of-student-engagement-in-k-12-education/ Technology News & Innovation in K-12 […]

I’ve seen how big tech has transformed the classroom – and parents are right to be worried #edtech https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/01/big-tech-classroom-parents-education?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other I’ve examined how commercial technologies reshape education – often in ways […]

Owning a Smartphone Before 13 Linked to Alarming Mental Health Declines, Global Study Finds #edtech https://scitechdaily.com/owning-a-smartphone-before-13-linked-to-alarming-mental-health-declines-global-study-finds/ Experts identify four urgent priorities after findings reveal that smartphone […]

Why education cannot be left behind in New Zealand's AI Journey - EdTechNZ #edtech https://edtechnz.org.nz/2025/08/25/why-education-cannot-be-left-behind-in-new-zealands-ai-journey/ New Zealand has finally released its first national AI Strategy making us the last OECD country to do so. It’s a […]

EdTech Startups in the Age of AI Giants: Where the Risks Are and Where to Win #edtech https://www.edtechdigest.com/2025/08/22/edtech-startups-in-the-age-of-ai-giants-where-the-risks-are-and-where-to-win/ As OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic move deeper into classrooms, edtech startups […]

4 ways to transform your classroom through playful gamification #edtech https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/08/19/4-ways-to-transform-your-classroom-through-playful-gamification/ Gamification increases student engagement, builds perseverance, and promotes a growth mindset in […]

Weapons of Mass Delusion Are Helping Kids Opt Out of Reality #edtech https://www.techpolicy.press/weapons-of-mass-delusion-are-helping-kids-opt-out-of-reality/ Emily Tavoulareas says AI firms are actively enabling young children to trade real relationships for an illusion — or perhaps more […]

A for Effort, Needs Improvement on Execution: Lessons Learned from Failures of AI EdTech Tools #edtech https://cdt.org/insights/a-for-effort-needs-improvement-on-execution-lessons-learned-from-failures-of-ai-edtech-tools/ Introduction AI systems have become commonplace across technology […]

Aotearoa EdTech Privacy Pledge Portal #edtech https://hail.to/privacy-pledge/publication/uZEoaGd Welcome to our Aotearoa EdTech Privacy Pledge Portal. This portal is your go-to collection of articles, guides, and practical tips to help your EdTech business...

The End of Handwriting | WIRED #edtech https://archive.is/20250818123655/https://www.wired.com/story/the-end-of-handwriting/ archived 18 Aug 2025 12:36:55 UTC

Crimson Education poised to surpass $1b in all-time sales #edtech https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets-with-madison/education-unicorn-jamie-beatons-crimson-closing-in-on-1b-in-sales/KHSS6D3MSVBU7OKUCBDYMULQQU/ Crimson's $1b journey: How a Kiwi startup transformed education guidance.

The Trust Factor: Why Privacy-First AI Matters for Back-to-School #edtech https://www.edtechdigest.com/2025/08/11/the-trust-factor-why-privacy-first-ai-matters-for-back-to-school/ GUEST COLUMN | by Teddy Hartman As students return to school this fall, educators face a new reality: AI is […]

Digital Transformation in Universities: Escaping the Grip of Legacy Systems - EdTech Digest (Victor Rivero) #edtech https://www.edtechdigest.com/2025/08/05/digital-transformation-in-universities-escaping-the-grip-of-legacy-systems/ Why aging systems are holding higher ed back—and how […]

5 cybersecurity green flags: A practical guide for sourcing edtech #edtech https://www.eschoolnews.com/it-leadership/2025/08/01/5-cybersecurity-green-flags-a-practical-guide-for-sourcing-edtech/ Every school district can take meaningful, manageable steps to reduce risk, establish guardrails […]

Teachers spend ‘ironic’ amount of time re-working AI material: study #edtech https://educationhq.com/news/teachers-spend-ironic-amount-of-time-re-working-ai-material-study-196842/ Despite widely-touted claims that AI tools can take on the ‘grunt work’ of teaching, a new study has revealed the […]

What screen time really does to children's brains #edtech https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d0l40v551o Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems

AI can be responsibly integrated into classrooms by answering the 'why' and 'when' #edtech https://phys.org/news/2025-07-ai-responsibly-classrooms.html Scroll through social media and you'll find numerous videos such as "How to Use AI to write your essay in 5 minutes" or "How to skip the […]

NYTimes: A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You #edtech https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/us/politics/ai-alpha-school-austin-texas.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Zk8.QrOP.2-hpiKjL5-4K∣=nytcore-android-share At Austin’s Alpha School, students spend just two hours […]

First graders who use more educational media spend more time reading #edtech https://phys.org/news/2025-07-graders-media.html An estimated 12% of first graders' most-used media at home is educational, a new study suggests.

Gemini in Classroom: No-cost AI tools that amplify teaching and learning #edtech https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/classroom-ai-features/ Along with Gemini in Classroom's new AI tools for education, we're announcing more than 50 new features in Google Classroom.

Play or profit: The dark reality of kidfluencing #edtech https://phys.org/news/2025-07-play-profit-dark-reality-kidfluencing.html In today's social media economy, influence isn't just power—it's profit. From fashion hauls to crypto tips, digital personalities are turning likes into livelihoods […]

AI in universities: How large language models are transforming research #edtech https://theconversation.com/ai-in-universities-how-large-language-models-are-transforming-research-260547 ‘Deep research’ AI agents combine large language models with sophisticated reasoning frameworks to conduct […]

How to approach digital transformation in higher education: report and case studies - Jisc #edtech https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/how-to-approach-digital-transformation-in-higher-education

Under the influence: How digital media use affects teens #edtech https://phys.org/news/2025-07-digital-media-affects-teens.html EU researchers are shedding light on how digital media use is impacting teenagers and what parents, teachers and policymakers can do about it.

Digital learning is different - eSchool News (Rick Cave · West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District) #edtech https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/07/17/digital-learning-is-different/ When students can master learning with digital learning tools and resources, they'll be […]

University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers #edtech https://theconversation.com/university-students-feel-anxious-confused-and-distrustful-about-ai-in-the-classroom-and-among-their-peers-258665 Whether students and faculty are […]

Using AI to reimagine teacher preparation for scale, equity, and reflective practice #edtech https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2025/07/16/using-ai-to-reimagine-teacher-preparation-for-scale-equity-and-reflective-practice/ This seems a bit like a dystopian nightmare.

Quality of scientific papers questioned as academics ‘overwhelmed’ by the millions published #edtech https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jul/13/quality-of-scientific-papers-questioned-as-academics-overwhelmed-by-the-millions-published?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Mainstream mockery of […]