Key takeaways from Leon Furze's "Teaching AI Ethics" (2026) It's been over three years since ChatGPT was introduced. In the meantime, AI has become deeply embedded in our daily lives. Microsoft 365 has Copilot, Google Workspace has Gemini, and new iPhones have AI built into Siri. Meta has deployed its Meta AI on every platform, whether users want it or not. But as technology becomes more widespread, ethical issues become more serious. Leon Furze began his AI ethics training materials as a blog series in 2023 and updated them into a book in 2026. He directly refutes the argument that "we should stop discussing ethics because AI is already ubiquitous." His core argument is that the ubiquity and inevitability of AI make ethics training even more crucial . Let's examine each of the nine ethical areas covered in this book. 1. Bias: Three Layers of Discrimination AI bias isn't simple. It involves three layers. Data bias is the most widely known problem. Training data scraped from the internet overrepresents certain groups—typically white, male, and English-speaking. This is the "probabilistic parrot" problem, warned about by Emily Bender and Timnit Gebru. AI simply mimics patterns it sees in the data. Model bias is more subtle. Research has shown that even GPT-4o, which has undergone safety training, exhibits cultural bias when given indirect prompts. The model doesn't understand "fairness." It simply learns and sometimes amplifies patterns. Human bias creeps in during data generation and labeling. Even Fei-Fei Li, the founder of ImageNet, admitted to being shocked by the racist and sexist labels in his dataset. If you want to see for yourself how serious this problem is, try creating a "CEO photo" on Midjourney. You'll see a bunch of white men in suits. Create a "nurse photo" and you'll see images of sexually objectified women. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot offer more diverse results by using guardrails like system prompts. However, these are merely Band-Aids . The underlying data bias remains. 2. Environment: AI is a mining industry. To borrow Kate Crawford's phrase, AI is an **extractive technology**. Data centers consume 3-4% of the total energy consumed in the United States. The water used for cooling is literally depleting water resources in some areas. Mining of minerals like lithium and rare earth elements, as well as the short life cycles of electronic waste, are also serious issues. It's even more shocking when you look at the numbers. GPT-3 training: 1,287 MWh of electricity , approximately 552 tons of CO₂ emissions This is equivalent to the annual electricity use of 120 average American households. Energy consumption at inference time (when we actually use AI) is also significant. Image generation consumes dozens of times more energy than traditional AI tasks like text classification. As educators, we must ask ourselves: "Do we really need ChatGPT for this task, or would a more efficient tool suffice?" 3. Truth: Hallucinations are a feature, not a bug.

"Because it looks good" is not the reason I saw it at a training session. I saw a demo at a trade show. A fellow teacher recommended it. So we introduced it. 3 months later. "What was the password?" To break this pattern, we need to ask questions before we introduce ourselves . Question 1: "What would be inconvenient without this?" This is the first question you should ask. ❌ Reasons for incorrect introduction "I heard everyone uses it these days." "It has AI capabilities." "It's free." "The demo was great." ✅ Reasons for correct introduction "I can't see the student's solution, so I don't know where they're stuck" → Snorkl "It takes too long to write feedback" → AI feedback tool "I don't have time to create class materials" → Canva Test : If you can't say in one sentence, "I'm uncomfortable without this tool because _____," don't introduce it. Question 2: "Is the time you save more than the time you learn?" Learning new tools takes time. Do the math

"It's in those painful moments, that's where the real learning happens." - Professor Hannah Fry Last January, 37,000 people gathered at ExCeL in London for BETT 2026 , the world's largest education technology exhibition. There were 700 booths and educators from 130 countries. I was among them. There is something I realized after walking endlessly for three days. It wasn't, "We need to introduce one more new edtech," it was, "We need to reorganize three of the ones we're using now." AI is fast, but nutritious, like fast food. Mathematician Professor Hannah Fry took the stage for the opening . The words she spoke really resonated with me. Junk Food AI It's fast and convenient, like a McDonald's hamburger. The answer is available with the press of a button. But it lacks nutritional value. The answer appears on the screen before the student can even ask, "Why?" Professor Fry said: "The moment you start to rack your brain and groan, that's where the real learning happens." We try to make things "easy" for our students. But the moment we take away that "difficulty," the learning disappears as well. UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson also nailed it: "Can AI replace teachers? Absolutely not. But it can free teachers from chores and free them to focus on teaching." The role of technology has become clear: not to replace, but to liberate . EdTech is piling up like expired sauce bottles in the refrigerator. Here are the hottest topics at BETT 2026. A phenomenon dubbed "edtech fatigue" by the UK's Education Policy Institute (EPI) . What does it mean? Open the fridge door. Ten half-empty bottles of sauce. Five jams that make you wonder, "When did I buy this?". Three expired dressings. School computers are the same. EdTech that I signed up for after receiving training last year (I tried it once and forgot about it)

A free AI ethics education tool created by Harvard Graduate School of Education. A framework for students and teachers to jointly define the scope of AI use. Visualized as a spectrum from "completely okay" to "over the line" Voting apps allow you to gather opinions from large groups. Currently in prototype stage, available in English only. The most troubling question in schools these days is: "Teacher, can we use ChatGPT for this assignment?" Simply saying "no" is too ubiquitous, as AI has become a commonplace feature, but saying "use whatever you want" obscures the learning objectives. How should we navigate this ambiguous gray area? Graidients, developed by a research team at the Center for Digital Thriving at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, aims to address this very issue. The name itself is intriguing: a play on words combining "gradient" and "grade." The goal is to create a tangible "gradient" in the "gray areas" of AI usage. The usage is surprisingly simple. First, choose a specific task, such as "Write a five-page essay analyzing the themes of The Great Gatsby." Then, brainstorm all the ways AI can be used for this task: grammar check, idea brainstorming, outline writing, draft generation, complete essay writing, etc. List everything without judgment. Here's the key step: placing each AI application on a spectrum. The left end is "completely okay," and the right end is "over the line." Students each place their ideas on the spectrum, compare their results, and discuss why some people think it's okay, while others don't. Finally, we reach a consensus on the specific assignment. It's important to note that this isn't a school-wide rule, but rather applies only to the specific assignment. Different assignments may have different standards. For example, AI tolerances don't necessarily have to be the same for essay assignments and math problem solving. There's also the Graidients Voter app, which can be used in large groups or remote classes. It allows you to vote in real time and view results at a glance, making it ideal for workshops and lectures. The greatest strength of this tool is that it engages students as rule-makers, not just objects of rules. Rather than simply prohibiting them with a "don't use it," it encourages them to think for themselves about why some uses are acceptable and others are not. Another major advantage is that it's free. Of course, there are limitations. It's still in the prototype stage, so its features aren't perfect. It's only available in English, so translation is necessary for immediate use in Korean classrooms. Furthermore, effective discussions depend on the teacher leading them effectively, so simply having the tool doesn't automatically make things work. Still, if you're a teacher who constantly struggles with the question, "Can we use AI?", this approach is worth exploring. It's not a tool that provides answers, but a framework that initiates a conversation to find the right answer together. Graidients Graidients

The real competition in edtech begins the moment you leave school. In the past, the path to education was simple. Kindergarten → School → College → Employment. And the training is over. But now it's different. Learning never ends, but rather It operates more fully outside of school . EdTech is at the heart of this change. But the important thing is, The point is that not all edtech is moving in the same direction . This article follows the flow of learning, At each stage This is a calmly organized record of what role edtechs actually play . 1. Learning no longer begins at school. The significant changes in the field of early childhood education are clear. Now the key is not ‘educational content’ How to connect parents, children, and the environment . Services like Lovevery Rather than teaching knowledge Structure developmental experiences . More than what you learn, The central issue is in what order and context it grows . At this stage, edtech has already It is closer to childcare and development infrastructure than an educational tool .

43% of American middle and high school teachers use AI detection tools. However, the error rate of these tools ranges from 15% to 45%. The situation is even worse for non-English speaking students. Nearly half of them may be unfairly punished. Things that actually happened Marley Stevens , University of North Georgia student. I used Grammarly, the university-recommended spellchecker. I was flagged for AI cheating. I received a zero grade. I was placed on academic probation. I underwent disciplinary action for six months. Ultimately, I lost my scholarship. "I couldn't sleep or concentrate on anything. I just felt helpless." Ailsa Ostowitz , 17-year-old high school student from Washington, D.C. I was questioned three times in one school year. Three times in two subjects. All three times, I wrote my own essays. "I'm mentally exhausted. This is something I wrote with my own thoughts." NSW public high schools in Australia. An AI detection tool incorrectly identified students' assignments as AI-generated. Students were publicly reprimanded by their teachers during class and even detained after school. It was all a false accusation. In numbers A 2025 study analyzed over 10,000 essays. Here are the results: Detection tools Misjudgment rate ZeroGPT 28% GPTZero 22%

The Christmas phone call that changed my life Last Christmas, Jo Muirhead, a primary school teacher with 20 years of experience, was enjoying her school holidays when the phone rang. "Would you like to talk to me about a new position at Canva?" We met once, talked, and that night, I got a job offer. Jo asked her boss for a year's leave, and now she's officially leaving teaching to promote Canva across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. "I truly have the best job in the world." Megan Townes, also from the same team, took a similar path. After teaching middle and high school for 10 years, she moved to Microsoft Education Consultant 11 years ago and is now the Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Canva Education. "I tell teachers who are thinking about leaving the profession, you never know where you'll be in 10 years." Their story was featured on the TeachTechPlay podcast and is inspiring educators around the world. The Power of Canva by the Numbers 📊 Canva is currently used by 260 million people worldwide . Amazingly, more than a third of them are teachers and students, and it's free to use. But many teachers don't know this! Many worry, saying, "When students log into Canva, it says it's a paid version." The solution is simple: ask your school administration to sign up for Canva for Schools. It also integrates with Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams. Educators alone have created 1.5 billion works . And over the past few years, AI functions have been used more than 22 billion times . These figures are from a few months ago, so they're likely much higher now. Jo says, "Canva is a great place for students to safely learn and experiment with AI. We're preparing kids for the unknown future of careers. As teachers, it's our responsibility to keep up with AI and teach students how to use it effectively." The age of imagination has arrived. When Megan shared a quote from Canva founder Mel Perkins, many educators resonated with her. "We have entered the age of imagination . The people who will shine in the future will not be those who know how to use AI, but those who know how to use imagination ." Canva makes designing easy, but AI is just a tool. The real magic comes from your creativity. Canva's AI features: Magic Write : Creating and Editing Text Magic Media : Create photos, drawings, 3D images, and videos Background Remover : Erase background (oldest AI feature) Canva Code : Create interactive content like games and quizzes (essential!)

In the age of AI, a new group of entrepreneurs is emerging: "Teacherpreneurs," founders who are teachers with classroom experience. Transition from teacher to entrepreneur Jon Laven (Snorkl) I worked as a high school math teacher in Minneapolis for ten years. I started Snorkl with my co-founder, Jeff Plourd, a former teacher. My motivation for starting Snorkl was that I wanted math classes to be centered around students' thought processes, not just about getting the right answer. I worked part-time for a year and a half, developing the product while maintaining my full-time job, and tested it with students in real classrooms to get feedback. Jamie Poskin (TeachFX) I taught math and English at a private school in Harlem, and even served as the athletic director. While I was working on my MBA and Master of Education, a principal suggested I get the idea. "I'd love to get into the classroom, but I don't have the time. Video is great, but I don't have time to watch all the videos. Couldn't I use Stanford's great computers to analyze the recorded videos?" This was the beginning of TeachFX. Maya Bialik (QuestionWell) This is a case of a researcher-turned-teacher. After writing the book "AI in Education" in 2019, I became a teacher because I wanted to gain hands-on classroom experience. During February break, my husband was working on an AI-powered question generation tool, and I stumbled upon Maya, which did the same thing I'd been doing by hand. "This is something I have to do every day, so I can't help but automate it," he said, and he created the tool, which became QuestionWell. Merissa Sadler-Holder (Teaching With Machines) I've been teaching in the classroom for 13 years. Seeing the AI workshop at the 2023 ASU+GSV Summit so popular that I couldn't even get into it, I realized, "AI can be another burden for teachers. We need to create meaningful professional development and create spaces that amplify teachers' voices." What Teachers and Entrepreneurs Have in Common Quick adaptability Jon Laven: "Great teachers constantly adapt. To new curricula, new students, new situations. If a class isn't going as planned, they look at the data and quickly change course. Startups are no exception." Learning from repetition and failure Jamie Poskin: "How do you teach students who hate math and lack fundamentals? You can't hit a home run on the first try. You have to formulate a hypothesis every day, try it, find small successes, and build on them. It's the same iterative process as a startup." Comfort with uncertainty Maya Bialik: "I've been doing improv comedy for 10 years. It's taught me to be comfortable with uncertainty, to listen, to think on my feet, and to see mistakes as opportunities. That's what helps me as a teacher and as an entrepreneur." People management skills Merissa Sadler-Holder: "When I was transitioning into corporate work, I was told, 'You're just a teacher.' It's funny. People don't realize how much we do in the classroom. Managing different personalities, assessing motivations, resolving conflicts. It's something we do every day." Networking skills Merissa: "Most teachers aren't on LinkedIn because they don't have a need to network. But if you give teachers a voice and let them get out there, amazing things can happen. Networking is something we do every day in the classroom." How Your Teaching Background Affects Your Business Trust with customers Jon Laven: "When we talk to math teachers, we talk about educational philosophies like Peter Liljedahl and Thinking Classrooms. They say, 'Oh, I can see you've been in the classroom.'" Jamie Poskin: "I felt like I was talking to someone who understood the problem. It was 100% positive." Authenticity Merissa Sadler-Holder: "When I talk to teachers, I say, 'I'm one of you.' You're the kids who disrupted class every day, and every single gray hair on my head is named after you. I'm on stage, but I'm not here to tell you what to do. You already have the information, you're the experts. Teachers respect those who stand in line." Ability to switch contexts Maya Bialik: "It depends on who you talk to. They might say three years of classroom experience, or they might say a Harvard Masters degree and a published book. Both complement each other in important ways." Advice for Aspiring Teacherpreneurs Start small Jon Laven: "I started with Jamboard and Screencastify. I tested it in my classroom with real students. I didn't even plan on building an AI tool at first. I just watched the videos and gave feedback. Most ideas can be started by mimicking them manually." Just get started Maya Bialik: "Just give it a try. There's a lot of overlap between what teachers need and what entrepreneurs need. You'll have fun even if you don't know anything. You'll be learning along the way." Ask for help Merissa Sadler-Holder: "People genuinely want to help others. Teachers are reluctant to show vulnerability, but if you reach out to them on LinkedIn and say, 'Can you spare 10 minutes? I'd love to hear your advice,' people want to help."

Joo-Hyeon Joo, CEO of __T100009_____, introduced Redmenta and Snorkl during a GEG Daejeon webinar. The hour-long session covered two different AI training platforms: text-based and voice-based. A guidebook link was shared at the start of the lecture. This resource was designed to address the practical challenges of using YouTube lecture videos alone. It included a Redmenta guide and a snorkel guide. Redmenta's new direction Redmenta, a Hungarian company, is an education platform equipped with 160 AI-powered tools. Just two years ago, creating worksheets with AI in one click was a trend. Now, anyone can do it. Google also offers generative AI capabilities for free through Gemini. So Redmenta changed its strategy. Starting this year, conversations with AI and content creation are completely free. There are no restrictions. Instead, credits are only awarded for the evaluation function. While anyone can create content, the strategy emphasizes the importance of accurate evaluation and feedback. A system that uses three AI models simultaneously Redmenta utilizes all three AI models: GPT, Gemini, and Claude. This represents a shift in edtech AI beyond 2024. While previously relying on a single AI platform, Redmenta now tests all three models within a lab within the platform. GPT excels at math problems, while Claude excels at writing. The optimal AI is automatically selected and used based on the situation. The AI-based approach is no longer crucial. We've entered an era where the entire system is leveraged. Practical Use: Creating Custom Worksheets The main representative typed "custom" on the screen. Redmenta has 160 AIs, but too many can be difficult to find. That's why we use an AI-to-AI approach. When you search, it recommends the right tool. I uploaded a PDF file of a high school English textbook. The text was extracted, and I asked, "Let's design a plan for how to use this with first-year high school students." The AI suggested a structure for each lesson. However, instead of creating it right away, we could enter conversation mode and design it together. When I asked again, "Instead of just creating a worksheet, let's design a lesson together," the AI began asking step-by-step questions. It asked about learning objectives, core competencies, and other topics, and worked with the teacher to develop the lesson. Similar to ChatGPT, it specialized for education, providing more tailored answers. Audio generation and AI chat features When creating an English question, I requested, "Let me take an English listening test, talk to the AI, and finally write an essay." The AI created all the questions in English and even generated the voice. The sentence, "My family is very important to me," was played in a natural voice. You can create various types of audio, such as conversations between men and women or between friends. It works in all languages, not just English. It's also downloadable, so you can use it for other purposes. You can even embed an AI chatbot within a worksheet. When a student types "Hello," the AI initiates a conversation in English. If a student asks in Korean, it responds in Korean as well. Teachers can customize the AI's behavior. If a student wanders off topic, it can prompt them to return or explain why. While some teachers may have used chat-based tools like Mizou, Redmenta differs in that it allows you to embed worksheets within the chat. You can even create a chat and give it to students. It's a conversational learning approach. Creating a Feedback Character Before assigning assignments to students, teachers can define the nature of AI feedback. By specifying specific details like "Always praise students for their work, kindly address areas where they need help, and end with a cheerful tone," the AI will provide feedback in that style. The test results yielded feedback along the lines of, "Great! I'm so impressed by how hard you worked on task 2." The AI embodies the teacher's character. Personalized learning and group management

Program Introduction Apple Distinguished Educators are a global community of educators who leverage Apple technology to create innovative learning experiences. These leaders deliver personalized learning through iPad and Mac, inspiring other educators. 📋 Application Eligibility ✅ Eligibility Public/private school teachers University professor Non-profit organization/organization educator ❌ Eligibility for application School superintendent University President Top-level leaders with purchasing decision authority 🎥 Application Video Production Guide Essential Content (3 Topics) 1. Innovating the learning environment Case studies of innovative learning environments utilizing Apple products Specific methods that contributed to achieving learning objectives 2. Evidence of Success Data or learning outcomes that demonstrate impact Examples of student academic achievement or innovation strategies 3. Expand your sphere of influence Activities Beyond the Classroom/Campus/Community

"It was hard to find the class materials because they were scattered all over the place, right?" 🎯 Key points 3 ways to embed Canva : Upload an image, a PDF file, or a live link. Choose the one that suits your situation. Wakelet Custom Templates : Canva templates with the perfect background, header, and banner size. The advantage of live linking : Any edits you make in Canva will automatically be reflected in Wakelet. Automatically create quizzes : Create quizzes and check student answers with Canva Magic Write. Using Canva Code : Create Games and Drag-and-Drop Activities Without Knowing How to Code What is the Wakelet + Canva integration? At the 2025 Wakelet AppSmash Festival, teacher Jackie from New York and coach Frankie from Dallas, Texas shared how they use Canva in their classrooms. All Canva features are available directly within Wakelet, allowing students to access all their learning materials in one place. 3 Ways to Add Canva to Wakelet Method 1: Save as an image and upload After completing your design in Canva, you download it as an image file and upload it to Wakelet. You'll need to re-download and upload it each time you make changes. What are the uses? It's suitable for finished posters or brochures that don't require further modification. Method 2: Upload as a PDF file Download your Canva design as a PDF and add it to Wakelet. It will appear as a file link, and clicking it will open the PDF. You can also import directly from your Canva project folder by clicking the "Design with Canva" button in the Wakelet editor. Tip : Using the Canva integration saves you time by allowing you to select from your Canva projects without having to download them each time. Method 3: Connect via Live Link (Recommended) Paste Canva's shared link into Wakelet and it will sync in real time. Any changes you make in Canva will automatically be reflected in Wakelet. Practical use case : This is useful when collaborating with multiple teachers or students. While a Wakelet collection can be managed by a single person, Canva designs can be edited by multiple people. This allows collaboration without complicating the Wakelet collection. Teacher Jackie's Perfect Size Template

AI is changing the landscape of education - with one-third of the world's population offline, cutting-edge AI models are only accessible to those with subscriptions, infrastructure, and language advantages. Inequality is deepening – this divide determines not only who has access to AI, but also whose knowledge, values, and language dominate the systems that influence education. Philosophical, ethical, and pedagogical dilemmas exist – we explore the disruptive impact of AI on education, gathering insights from thinkers, leaders, and changemakers around the world. We need a global forum for dialogue - 21 papers explore everything from dismantling evaluation systems to fostering an ethic of care, creating a shared space to discuss across differences and reimagine inclusive education in the AI era. Building on UNESCO recommendations - the UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics, Guidelines for Generative AI in Education and Research, and the AI Competency Framework for Teachers and Students - with human rights, justice, and inclusion at its core. Step 1: Recognize Your Current Situation AI is entering education. A child in Ghana practices algebra with an AI tutor on WhatsApp. A teenager in the UK confides his anxieties to an AI "companion" who sends comforting messages 24 hours a day. At a university in South Korea, an AI avatar of a prominent professor conducts an entire class in multiple languages. These scenes, unimaginable just a few years ago, are now rapidly spreading across classrooms and homes around the world. But a serious contradiction exists Generative AI is showing mixed results. While personalized AI assistants are available to some, many still don't have access to them. While it promises speed and efficiency, it risks weakening critical thinking and exacerbating gaps in accessibility, gender, and language. It generates data on an unprecedented scale, but also raises unanswered questions about privacy, ethics, sovereignty, and trust. Step 2: Ask a fundamental question We need to redefine humanity AI is more than just a tool. It's fundamentally reshaping how we learn, teach, and understand the world. Ask yourself: → Who is a ‘student’ in the AI era? → Who is the ‘teacher’?

"The day before the exam, the student asked the AI, 'Will you give me a quiz?'" One student used a math homework helper app. The answers came out well, and the homework was done quickly. It was convenient. But on test day, the student completely failed. "I just got the answers, but I didn't understand them." When Google product manager Dave Messer heard this student's story, he realized something fundamental needed to change: AI needed to become a teacher who guided real learning, not just a butler who simply dispensed answers. AI knows the answer, but can't teach it. AI models can pass the bar exam, solve math Olympiad problems, and write doctoral dissertations. But teaching them is a different matter. "Imagine a robot sitting in a room," Messer says. "If you ask it what the capital of the Philippines is, it can tell you. If you ask it for a recipe, it can tell you. It can even pass a test. But if you say, 'Teach me something,' it just gives you the answer. It doesn't act like a teacher." Existing AI systems try to do everything for students, acting like butlers, providing them with the answers they need. But teachers don't teach like that. They ask questions, encourage students to think, and guide them to find their own answers. This is precisely where the core problem with educational AI lies. An AI model specifically designed for education, created by a former teacher. Google has been tackling this problem head-on since 2022. Rather than simply creating a smart AI, they set out to create one that "understands education." The result is LearnLM, a dedicated learning model. LearnLM is based on five educational principles: Encourage active learning - don't just give information, make people think. Cognitive load management - don't give too much information at once, but divide it appropriately. Strengthening metacognition - making people think about how they are learning Stimulate curiosity - it makes you want to know more, not just memorize. Learner-tailored adaptability - tailored to each individual's level and needs. Messer is a former teacher. His own classroom experiences and struggles are reflected in this principle. "You can't understand cell structure just by reading about it. It's only when you look at a diagram, ask questions, and connect the dots that you finally get that 'Aha!' moment." Gemini 2.5 Pro is the model that most deeply reflects these pedagogical principles. In fact, in a study targeting teachers, it was preferred over any other AI model. What Guided Learning Changes

📌 Key Summary GSV 150 Announcement : The Top 150 Global Companies in AI-Powered Digital Learning and Job Training Scale : 150 companies with combined annual revenue of $50 billion and over 3 billion cumulative learners Improving profitability : Two-thirds of companies are cash-flow positive, and EBITDA is expected to increase by 14% by 2025. High-growth companies : Cursor, Synthesia, MagicSchool, and others with annual revenues exceeding $50 million and growing more than twofold each year. Wayground (formerly Quizizz) : Selected as India-based company in the K-12 sector. Top 150 out of 3,000 companies worldwide GSV analyzed over 3,000 companies worldwide to identify the 150 fastest-growing companies in digital learning and job training. They were evaluated based on revenue size, growth rate, user base, global scalability, and profitability. This year, for the first time, the list includes publicly traded companies. These 150 companies combined have annual revenues of over $50 billion and a cumulative student base of over 3 billion. Profitability has also improved significantly, with two-thirds recording positive cash flow and EBITDA up 14% year-over-year. This year alone, they've raised over $5.5 billion in investment. Developer tools on the education company list? What's interesting is the sheer number of companies on the list. They include developer AI tool Cursor, AI video production Synthesia, language learning Speak, voice AI ElevenLabs, coding education Replit, and teacher AI MagicSchool. All of them generate over $50 million in annual revenue and are growing more than twofold each year. AI-powered audio and video-based learning experiences are blurring the boundaries of education. We live in an era where coding tools become learning tools, and video production tools become educational content. Where and for whom do you grow? By sector, K-12 (53%), career education (43%), and higher education (37%) dominate. Regionally, North America dominates with 64%, followed by Europe (14%), India (9%), and China (6%). What Wayground Proved Wayground was selected as an India-based K-12 company. With a philosophy of "Teachers, not AI," it has been creating tools that give teachers back time to be creative. This selection is proof that the market is accepting the idea that technology is a tool and people are at the center. https://www.asugsvsummit.com/gsv-150

🔍 Key Findings 1. A single AI model is not enough. The most powerful solutions use a combination of multiple AI models. Improve accuracy, reduce costs, and provide personalized feedback for diverse learners. Ensure consistency with class content by linking it to curriculum and learning theories. A flexible structure that can be replaced immediately when a new model is released is important. 2. AI is a tool that enhances, not replaces, people. The key to effective tutoring is the relationship between people. AI helps tutors prepare lessons and provides real-time information to teachers. Facilitates small group collaborative learning among students and provides support when needed. We help teachers continuously grow by providing ideas during class and providing feedback after class. The future is not about humans vs. machines, but about human-machine collaboration. 3. A student's motivation to learn is as important as getting the right answer. Many programs focus solely on getting the right answer and overlook students' interests. Notable strategies: Various forms of interaction, such as drawing on a digital whiteboard or thinking out loud A learning environment with AI-based friends A "teachable AI friend" that allows students to teach AI and deepen their thinking. Simply conversing with chatbots isn't the future of educational AI. 📊 Next Step: Validating in a Real Classroom Pilot operation scheduled for spring 2026

It's okay if you don't know a single line of code. Kids these days are using AI to create things you couldn't even imagine. Meet Isabel. She's 13 years old, runs her own e-commerce business, and built a professional-quality website in just a few hours—without knowing a single line of HTML. "It seems impossible, but it is possible." This is the reality for our children growing up in the AI era. Lemonade Stands Are Now AI Startups Back in the day, children learned the basics of business by running a lemonade stand during the summer. Today, children like Isabel are taking it a step further. Shimmer Handmade , Isabel's company, sells handmade bath bombs, candles, and lip balms. But what's truly special is how she built her business. "I actually learn more by doing than by reading instructions. I used AI on a website, and the first one I created wasn't very good. The design wasn't great. I was proud of myself, but I wasn't really happy with it." Here's the key: Isabel didn't use AI as a shortcut. She used it as a learning tool. Parents' biggest fear: "Will AI replace my child's thinking?" Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist and author of The Five Principles of Parenting, says: "We need to understand that there is no boredom without creativity. It's important to understand how children utilize unstructured time, how they use their minds to come up with solutions." But here's the surprising thing: when used correctly, AI doesn't kill creativity; it actually amplifies it. Isabel's mother, Tiffany, explains: "If you don't know how to do something, you don't know if the AI is doing it right. So the key is not to have AI do it for you, but to actually improve what you're doing, or make it faster or better." Why Isabelle Uses AI Differently Isabel didn't ask AI to create a logo. She: First, I designed my own logo. Then we asked the AI for feedback. I repeated and tested it many times Maintained control throughout the process

Have you ever seen students sighing and saying, "Another PPT presentation?" Jane Montero, an art teacher with 35 years of experience, shares a remarkable moment of transformation she discovered. The students' reactions to her Canva-based classes were truly remarkable. "I learned that beautiful things take time" - from a sixth grade student's reflection journal 📊 Visualize learning with infographics Problem: Students often end up simply memorizing the knowledge they learned in other subjects. Solution: Recreate any topic—social studies, science, literature, etc.—into an infographic. Practical application cases 6th Grade Ancient Civilization Class : Students Create Their Own "Ancient Civilization Travelogues" Environmental Project : Visualizing Climate Change Data in Charts and Graphs Creative Story : "From School to Five Places and Back Home" An Imaginary Journey Key points Reduce design burden by using templates Combination of quantitative data (charts) and qualitative information (maps, images) Emphasize that all clickable elements are editable 🎯 "Who Am I?" - All About Me Collage Problem: A new semester, and the reality that it's hard to even remember the names of 30 unfamiliar faces. Solution: Get a glimpse into your student's personality with this 9-column collage. How to make Center : Name + School Year + Photo

Another big news in the education technology world: Kami, which started out as a PDF editor and has now become a massive platform used by 92% of American schools, announced the acquisition of Book Creator, a popular digital book creation tool. Summary of Key Content Acquisition Announcement : Kami CEO Hengjie Wang officially announces Book Creator joining the Kami family. User base : Kami currently has over 50 million users, and Book Creator has created over 200 million books. No changes : For the time being, both services will operate as before, with accounts and payment systems maintained. Future Vision : Aiming to build an integrated "everyday classroom learning platform." Core Values : A shared philosophy of empowering students, making classrooms more engaging, and supporting teachers. Why now, why Book Creator? Frankly, this acquisition was a predictable move. Platform integration is already an unstoppable trend in the education technology market. Kami CEO acknowledged the reality: "Teachers are under pressure to provide personalized and accessible instruction, but their time and support are limited." At the same time, students are being asked to demonstrate their learning in more authentic and diverse ways. Book Creator offers the perfect solution for this very need. It allows students to create stories, build portfolios, reflect on their learning, and share their thoughts in their own unique voice. Plus, it's fun, accessible, and easy to use. The synergy of integration The ecosystem created by this acquisition will have a rather interesting structure: Kami offers interactive learning and a time-saving workflow, while Book Creator empowers students to express themselves and their learning. Kami Companion expands accessibility and self-directed learning across the web. This combination promises to be a powerful solution that complements existing learning management systems (LMS), curricula, and learning materials, enabling schools to deliver more engaging and inclusive learning experiences at scale. What changes for users? For now, you can consider it almost non-existent. This is intentional. You can continue to use Kami and Book Creator as before, and your account, content, and payment systems will remain intact. The same teams will continue to provide support. The real change lies in the "possibilities" of the future. As the two tools become more closely connected, more ways will open up for students to learn and teachers to succeed. Drawing the Future of Education Kami's vision is clear: to build an "everyday classroom learning platform" where every student can participate, express themselves, and demonstrate evidence of learning. This platform gives teachers more time, classrooms more inclusiveness, and students more voice.

Website Extensions Summary of Key Features • Free education platform : A completely free tool for students and teachers, available without creating an account. • Specializing in metacognitive development : Digitally implementing reflection-based learning theories proven since the 1970s. • Secure AI integration : Supports AI use focused on explanation and feedback rather than direct answer generation. • Privacy first : No collection of student behavior data during work, local storage by default • Supports dual reflection : Provides both reflection-on-action and reflection-in-action • Full support for Google Docs : Retroactive analysis of existing documents is possible with Chrome/Firefox extensions. • Globally Used : A proven educational tool used by over 25,000 people in 70 countries. • Korean support : Automatically supports most languages (special characters can be specified in settings) A Complete Guide to Process Feedback 🧠 Core Philosophy: "Every Student's Work Has a Story" Metacognition-centered approach 🚀 Step 1: Install and set up the tool Three approaches 📝 Step 2: Secure AI-integrated learning AI Safety Devices in Process Feedback Research-Based Effectiveness (Presented at IEEE Frontiers in Education) Greater learning effect for beginner learners Particularly useful for traditionally marginalized groups (e.g. women) Guided AI support leads to autonomous learning. 🔍 Step 3: Use the Dual Reflection System Reflection-on-Action Reflection-in-Action 📊 Step 4: Create and Analyze Process Reports How to use each report type

Bulleted Summary Current status of AI education adoption Adoption rate : 86% of educational institutions use generative AI (highest among all industries) • Usage by user : Students: Generating assignment ideas (37%), summarizing information (33%), and finding quick answers (33%) Educators: Creating lesson plans (31%), creating teaching materials (29%), and explaining difficult content in an easy-to-understand manner (24%). Administrators: Providing student feedback (36%), improving work efficiency (35%), and supporting tools for students with disabilities (33%). Key concerns • Plagiarism and over-reliance : 25% of educators and 33% of students cited plagiarism as their top concerns. • Lack of training : 45% of educators and 52% of students have not received AI-related training. • Security and Privacy : Key Concerns for Administrators AI training effectiveness • Improved performance : Australian university students' test scores increased by 10% when using AI. • Work efficiency : 40% reduction in task completion time, 10% improvement in grades • Improved accessibility : 85% of students with disabilities experienced improved work skills with AI. Future job market changes • Essential Skills : AI-utilizing skills are a prerequisite for hiring new employees (66% of employers) • Technological change : 70% of job skills are expected to change by 2030. • AI-related hiring : AI specialist hiring expected to increase by 30% by 2024. Step-by-step AI education introduction strategy Step 1: Analyze and Prepare Objective : Lay the foundation for AI adoption. Specific implementation details : IT infrastructure inspection of educational institutions A Survey of AI Use by Educators and Students Establishing a budget and staffing plan Establishing a privacy policy Success Metrics :