Rene Corbeil

Is Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Higher Education? | Baker Institute Michael O. Emerson sits down with Amy Dittmar, Jeff Morgan, and Burke Nixon on the “Baker Briefing“ podcast to discuss the advent of artificial intelligence and its implications for higher education, ...

"[I]t’s not like we had a golden age of American critical thinking for the last 200 years and now suddenly it’s stopping. Critical thinking is always a hard thing to teach and to learn." bakerinstitute.org/research/art... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

The Possibility of Our Problems: Educating for the Futures Our Students Will Face Explore how educators can prepare students for likely, possible, and unknowable futures. Discover strategies for relevance, adaptability, and resilience in higher education.

"What if the problem isn’t higher education itself, but how we’ve framed its value and how we’ve taught? What if this moment is less an ending and more a beginning?" facultyfocus.com/articles/tea... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Thoughtful AI Integration In eLearning Thoughtful AI integration in eLearning enhances outcomes by addressing real learner challenges with purposeful, targeted solutions.

"AI is powerful, but like any tool, its impact depends on how well it is aligned with specific learning goals. Too many organizations fall into the trap of chasing buzzwords" elearningindustry.com/thoughtful-a... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

No Simple Answers for Kids and Screens The instinct to regulate children’s digital consumption is admirable. But what if tech isn’t the bogeyman we think it is?

"[T]he effects of typical daily use on mental health and well-being likely depend on many things: who is using it, for what reason, how they’re using it, for how long, and so on." educationnext.org/no-simple-an... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning

In the age of AI, websites will be transformed The coming revolution may make the internet of today look clunky and dumb.

"An intelligent UX and agents might play key roles in the websites of the future.... From there, it could evolve to types of interaction that are hard to imagine right now." fastcompany.com/91419282/ope... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Can AI replace your morning newsletter? OpenAI is betting on it Pulse is a new feature available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers that provides highly tailored daily updates via its access to your chat history and email.

"Intelligence is no longer something you go to with a specific query—it’s now pushed to you when you’re not even engaging with it." fastcompany.com/91415745/can... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

#utrgv #facultyspotlight #edtech #innovationineducation #onlinelearning #aiineducation | UTRGV Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rene Corbeil – Championing Innovation in Education Technology at UTRGV 🎓 We’re proud to introduce Dr. Rene Corbeil, Ed.D., Professor in the College of Education and Program Coo...

UTRGV Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Spotlight: Rene Corbeil. A big thank you to the UTRGV's OFA for showcasing our program and helping us spread the word about the transformative impact of Educational Technology. linkedin.com/posts/utrgv-... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady

Is AI making organizations lazy? In an earlier post, I asked if AI is making humans “cognitively lazy.” The answer, I argued, is not really.

"AI promises efficiency, scale, and predictive precision. And there are real gains being realized. Yet many organizations have traded understanding for output." linkedin.com/pulse/ai-mak... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

The difficult human work behind responsible AI use in college operations Officials should carefully consider if an AI tool can actually address a problem — and then perform audits and error checks after it’s rolled out, experts said.

“If you’re using a general AI model or AI tool for an unintended purpose, your result is going to be poor.” highereddive.com/news/human-w... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Securing Nonhuman Identities in K–12 Schools Nonhuman identities, including artificial intelligence agents, pose a cybersecurity risk in education environments due to extensive and often-overlooked access permissions.

Nonhuman identities... include any application, software component, automated process, machine or network resource that has permission to access data and execute tasks without any human intervention. edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Why an Ed-Tech Behemoth Unraveled Four years after Anthology Inc. acquired Blackboard as part of its plan to become “the most comprehensive ed-tech ecosystem,” the company is bankrupt and selling many of its parts.

"Anthology’s bankruptcy reflects the financial & operational strain created when education technology companies scale primarily through acquisition rather than disciplined product and engineering strategy” insidehighered.com/news/tech-in... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning

How Teachers and Administrators Can Contribute to AI Transparency -- THE Journal To help students understand and use AI tools, teachers need professional development that supports them in redesigning tried-and-true assignments with an eye to teaching critical thinking.

"Teaching AI transparency means equipping students to think critically about the systems shaping their digital world and how to use these systems responsibly and ethically." thejournal.com/Articles/202... #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu

Universities test AI as debate aid for controversial topics | EdScoop A new app called Sway is being tested on university campuses to facilitate constructive conversations on difficult topics.

"The software, called Sway, matches students with opposing views to discuss difficult topics and then attempts to facilitate conversation." edscoop.com/universities... #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

"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

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…

"[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

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...

"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

AI interface: When intelligence outgrows its container How AI redefines user interfaces, and why the chat box gets it wrong.

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

How to approach privacy in the age of smart glasses Smart glasses present new opportunities for scammers, perverts, and cheaters.

"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

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.

"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

"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

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.

"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

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.

"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 AI-assisted Literature Reviews Currently Fall Short The tale of the long tail

"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

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

"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

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...

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 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.

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

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.

"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

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

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

"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