Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
The question for educators: How to know when AI supports real learning.
The academic landscape has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to summers. More students are embracing year-round learning to build strong study habits and develop the critical thinking, application, and retention skills they need for success in higher education and the workplace.
The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates.
Most project-based learning workshops are built around three domains: design, assessment, and implementation.
When you need to fix your sink, learn how to use AI, or cook up a new recipe, chances are you searched on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or even Facebook--and found a video, watched it, paused it, rewound it, and successfully accomplished your goal.
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.03512 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42084744 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
“One of the most important findings is that when adults, institutions, and communities become more affirming, the suicide risk of LGBTQ+ young people ...
Last month, Mesick Consolidated Schools banned digital devices in its elementary school of about 250 students. The decision wasn’t an agonizing one. The ban came at astonishing speed, almost overnight, after a conversation between Mesick Superintendent Jack Ledford and Jewett Principal Elizabeth Kastl.
In recent years, the teaching profession has faced unprecedented challenges, with inflation emerging as a significant factor affecting educators' professional lives and career choices.
Across the country, schools are raising alarms about chronic absenteeism. News stories highlight rising numbers of missed days, legislators are demanding answers from districts, and educators are feeling the stress.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination against students and other individuals with disabilities, is far less visible than the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in school districts.
As I wrapped up my student conferences, one conversation stuck with me. Steven had barely touched his final project for our computer science course, a virtual simulation of a piano, despite showing real promise earlier in the year.
Why boredom, quiet, and reflection matter for teen identity, agency, and imagination in a world shaped by constant screens. The post Running Your Own Race: Why Agency Begins in the Interior Life appeared first on Getting Smart .
Some students with disabilities rely on assistive technology to learn, and they worry it could be swept up in the movement to get screens out of schools.
Hi HN, I'm Rosa, a massage therapist for over 30 years. I noticed my clients felt relaxed after a massage, but their stress and muscle tension always came back. A one-hour massage isn't always enough to combat a long workweek. I saw that people needed info on how to take care of their bodies between appointments, not just treatment. That's why we built MASSAGE BY ROSA – a wellness platform to meet this need. Here’s what we offer: It’s a two-part deal: -Massage Therapy: Hands-on therapy for pain relief – based on methods from South Florida. -Online Body Therapy Courses: This is what I want to share. I turned my knowledge into video courses teaching self-massage, workstation adjustments, and ways to release tension. It’s like having a therapist help you stay well. The Tech: We’re keeping it basic with a static site for course content and subscriptions, which lets us focus on making great video lessons. We're launching this to solve the problem of upkeep in physical wellness. It's for peo
As someone who’s dedicated my career to advancing the Science of Reading movement, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to help every child become a strong, fluent reader.
Today’s K-12 school districts have numerous responsibilities, from managing staff resources, to ensuring student safety, to fostering a learning environment where all students flourish.
As children, we play hide-and-seek. There is a kind of logic to it: If you cannot see me, then I cannot see you. As adults, and sometimes as leaders, we can fall into a similar pattern.
The rapid rise of generative AI has turned classrooms into a real-time experiment in technology use. Students are using AI to complete assignments, while teachers are leveraging it to design lessons, streamline grading, and manage administrative tasks.
In many K–12 schools today, fragmented student data has quietly become one of the most significant barriers to effective decision-making and day-to-day operations. While digital tools have expanded rapidly in classrooms and administrative offices, the systems managing student information, communication, and reporting often remain disconnected.
The global math gender gap: “Whatever we do, the action we take to address the issue must start quite early and must be very targeted.”
can anyone shed some light on how credits and burned for the Articulate Rise localisation add-on? Is it when you hit the translate button or when you export the translated version? For example, if I translated a course on a Monday in Rise, got it signed off and exported for use in our LMS on Tuesday, but then realised we needed to add an additional block of text to the original language version on say the Friday and then translate that bit and re-export it, would I burn another credit or would it count as an included update? For context, we use separate scorm files per language in our LMS. many thanks in advance. submitted by /u/analogue-tech [link] [comments]
My company is looking at Filtered.ai for content intelligence. Basically, see what we are and are not using, and align our library with our skills taxonomy. Anyone have experience with it? TIA! submitted by /u/Quarantina1975 [link] [comments]
Building a course in Captivate 13, delivered through Docebo, with a bunch of embedded MP4s (1.5-5 min each, 1080p) plus quizzes and other interactivity in the same package. Not streaming through Vimeo or Wistia, actually embedded in the package itself. From asking around, it sounds like it's not really about how many videos, it's about individual file size and total package size. Most people I talked to keep videos around 80-150MB each and the whole package well under Docebo's 1GB cap. But nobody I've found has actually tested this at real scale, like 30+ videos, across different connections and machines. Just one-off tests. Has anyone actually built something like this and had it work consistently for a real, varied group of learners? Or had it fall apart even though it looked fine in your own testing? Trying to get past "it worked for me" and figure out what actually holds up once real people with real connections start using it. submitted by /u/NovaNebula73 [link] [comments]
Looking for methods, frameworks, or resources for interpreting learner surveys, identifying themes, and reporting LMS results, and presenting findings and supporting solutions to stakeholders? submitted by /u/islawanderings [link] [comments]
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We’re hiring for an internal role. Both of these candidates are SMEs and trainers, but neither have a background in instructional design. Spoiler alert - neither do I, but here we are. We’ll need to teach both of them the science of effective learning as well as design basics. I’m torn on which person would be a better fit. Candidate A has a creative eye and puts a lot of thought and effort into making training fun. But it was also a bit of style over substance and she’d need to learn how to make training effective, not just fun. Candidate B is less creative and said that it would be a bit of a challenge, but she could learn. Her approach was a lot more basic and she basically copied an activity we’ve already done. But she said that she cares more about solving the training problem over the creative piece. Who would you hire in this situation? submitted by /u/ElevatorEmergency678 [link] [comments]
Has anyone tried to use the AI in Adobe to create content? We are looking into tools that are out there to create content quickly. I know there are numerous ones, but my manager asked me to look at this one. submitted by /u/JumpyControl5753 [link] [comments]
Good morning! I work for a small family owned business that employs technicians for environmental testing and natural gas mitigation. They're pretty disorganized and I'd love to help them start to streamline some processes. They've definitely been flying on the premise of "we'll tackle it as it comes" and I can't function like that lol what's the best way to create a job manual? I'd prefer if it was free or low cost and something I can integrate a table of contents for as well. I'm familiar with Word, LibreOffice and Google Docs but wasn't sure if there was a better way to go about it before I got too far into it or any templates anyone suggests. This would be more for the office side than the technicians. I appreciate the help! submitted by /u/SpicyLlama_329 [link] [comments]
I'm looking for a computer (laptop or desktop) that I can start teaching myself Activate with the free trial. I do have a work Lenovo ThinkPad but I'm not allowed to download anything with admin permission This laptop was used for gaming and was bought new 5 years ago. It can only be powered by plug. Asking or is $400 Canadian. System About Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) 17-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz 2.81 GHz DESKTOP-NN09075 OMEN by HP Laptop 15-ce0xx Device info Installed RAM Graphics card Storage 16.0 GB 4 GB 477 GB Speed: 2400 MHz Multiple GPUs installed 62 GB of 477 GB used Device name Processor Installed RAM Graphics card Storage Device ID Product ID System type Pen and touch DESKTOP-NN09075 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz (2.81 GHz 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4 GB) Intel(R) HD Graphics 630 (128 MB) 62 GB of 477 GB used F0D06208-3D9F-4D24-85CF-81234D292FC3 00330-53851-71265-AAOEM 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor No pen or touch input is available
Hi everyone, I’m exploring the idea of building a short-form video library for audiences who are not comfortable with English. The content would be broken into small learning nuggets, and each video could be dubbed in a selected set of languages so viewers can choose the version that works best for them. I’d love your thoughts on a few things: - What is the best AI for this, paid versions are fine as well. - What makes a multilingual video library easy to use? - How should language selection be presented so it feels simple and intuitive? - What are the best practices for dubbing short educational videos? - Are there any formats, features, or user experience ideas that work especially well for non-English speaking audiences? - What mistakes should I avoid when designing this kind of content? Any practical suggestions, examples, or lessons from your own experience would be really helpful. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Wolfmaster_29 [link] [comments]
Hi! I’m new to Instructional Design. I was lucky enough to land an ID role just last month after transitioning from being a Corporate Trainer. The company I’m with now relies heavily on AI specifically Claude. As a new ID, I want to build a strong foundation and not become too dependent on AI, especially when it comes to designing courses. Here, almost everything is created with the help of AI. My concern is that if I rely on AI too much, I might struggle in the future if I move to another company that doesn’t use the same tools. I don’t want to always look for AI instead of knowing how to build a course from scratch. How do you deal with this, fellow IDs? submitted by /u/ScribbleSensei [link] [comments]
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As a social impact startup founder, I've had the opportunity to visit 1–2 government primary schools every week across the Bhavnagar district for the past 6–7 years. Every school has taught me something different. Some inspired me with incredible leadership. Others showed me how dedicated teachers can create meaningful learning despite limited resources. And many reminded me that a child's curiosity doesn't depend on the size of a classroom or the school's budget. These visits completely changed my perspective on public education. Today, I don't judge a school by its infrastructure alone. I notice the smiles of the students, the passion of the teachers, the involvement of the community, and the culture that the principal has built. Every school visit gives me hope that meaningful change in education doesn't always start with policy. Sometimes, it starts with one committed teacher, one visionary principal, and one supportive community. What's the most inspiring school you've ever visite
I’ve spent most of my career working in fast-paced environments. I genuinely love them. But… they’ve also been exhausting. I’m neurodivergent, and over the years I’ve realized my brain simply isn’t wired the same way. What I’ve struggled with most hasn’t been the work itself. It’s been the systems around the work. The documentation. The training. The constant assumption that everyone processes information the same way. I often find myself thinking, “Things don’t have to be this hard.” Sometimes, I simply feel like things aren’t… well… clear. Am I alone in feeling that way? If you’ve had a similar experience, I’d genuinely love to connect and exchange perspectives. I have a feeling I’m not the only one navigating this, and I’m curious to hear what has actually helped, especially when organizations adapted the way they designed their operations, documentation, or training. Thanks. submitted by /u/No_Reference1192 [link] [comments]
Hi everyone! I'm currently completing my master's degree in Instructional Design and am looking for an experienced instructional designer who would be willing to review my graduate capstone project and provide constructive feedback. My project focuses on cybersecurity awareness in higher education and includes an e-learning module designed using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive design principles. I'm looking for feedback on areas such as: Instructional design and learning experience Organization and flow Visual design and usability Accessibility and inclusivity Overall effectiveness and any suggestions for improvement The review would involve looking through my project and sharing your honest feedback. I'm happy to answer any questions and can provide the materials through Google Drive or another platform that's convenient. I understand everyone's time is valuable, so I truly appreciate anyone who is willing to help. If you're interested, please leave a comment or send
For those of you in instructional design, IT, or admin roles who actually decide what tools get used: What's your actual criteria before adopting a new tool? Cost? Evidence it works? Ease of integration? Student demand? What would make you say NO to something like NotebookLM even if it looked promising? Have you seen AI study tools actually improve learning outcomes? Or is it mostly hype? What's the biggest barrier to adoption right now? Teacher training? Privacy concerns? Skepticism? If you've seen tools fail after adoption — what went wrong? submitted by /u/Mother-Cry8929 [link] [comments]
Hey everyone, I'm doing some investigation and looking into NotebookLM as a subject for my research, so just curious to learn. And also, just like, anything would be helpful. For those of you using it academically: How are you actually using it? (e.g., feeding it lecture slides, dense research papers, or entire textbooks?) Do you genuinely recommend it? And what subjects does it shine in? I've heard it's decent for humanities but falls apart with math-heavy or logic-based STEM stuff – is that your experience? What are the biggest pitfalls or things I should be aware of? I know about the 50-source limit, but how often does it hallucinate or mess up citations in your actual workflow? Also, I'm really curious about alternatives. If you've ditched NotebookLM for something else, what did you switch to, and why is it actually better for your specific use case? Trying to figure out if I should invest time in this or look elsewhere. Thanks! submitted by /u/Mother-Cry8929 [link] [comments]
I've been thinking about AI tutoring less as a replacement for teachers and more as a first layer of help for students who do not already have easy access to a patient adult. On the optimistic side, a student can ask basic questions without embarrassment, repeat an explanation five times, get examples in their own language, or turn messy notes into a study plan. That feels like a real access shift, especially for students who do not have private tutors, educated parents, or quiet time with a teacher. But I am also skeptical that access to answers automatically becomes equity. The students who benefit most may still be the ones with devices, good prompts, enough motivation, stable internet, adults who check the work, and schools that help them use the tool well. Without that support, AI could become another thing that looks equal on paper but widens the gap in practice. So I am curious how people here think about it from an edtech/classroom perspective: Where does AI tutoring actually r
I have been a classroom teacher since 1999, and I have finally had enough of what I call "solutions made by engineers and accountants". To many times in to many districts a solution has been bought to do.... (insert problem here)... and guess what, it was never made with teachers in mind... How we work, what we need... etc.... So, I am posting this here to create accountability for myself, because bringing forth issues/concerns without providing solutions (or ideas for ways to improve) is nothing but complaining. So, therefore I am going to solve my problems for myself and my classroom, such as Seating Plans. This may seem trivial but over the years, I have experienced good seating plans (kids are awesome, working, etc...), make a change, and its like the world has fallen apart. If you have any idea's, suggestions, or your own problems comment away, maybe we can help each other out... (And yes, I am planning on cross-posting so I can get more suggestions...) submitted by /u/tomwhyte1 [
Edtech doesn't seem to drive innovation internally. In fact, what is claimed to be innovative and disruptive in edtech tends to be even larger failures. It seems like edtech that has provided value, are innovations from other fields. - Projectors (business presentations) - LMSs (information systems) - Notes like Notion, (organisational knowledge management) - ... Edtech academia on the technical side has had a lot of funding over the years, but even after creating so many intelligent tutoring systems and learning analytics, they tend not to provide much value in practice. submitted by /u/ajourneytogrowth [link] [comments]
I'm curious what you consider to be the best LM Systems used for high school STEAM classes. Preferably an LMS that offers as many of the following: -individual teacher licenses that are either free, freemium, or not incredibly expensive for a single teacher -SSO capabilities for easy access to tools like Phet, CK12, and similar sites/apps. -content repository capabilities OR integrations that allows one to connect your content easily -not incredibly difficult for students to use I have been using google classroom but I only find it to be useful for communicating through the stream, posting content digitally, and for providing resources for students. I'm sure it will continue to add features although. I feel as though it requires a lot of add-ons and is somewhat restrictive in personalization. submitted by /u/Alternative-Exit-450 [link] [comments]
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I have no tech experience. Is python a good place to start? Any YouTube videos, books, or websites you suggest? submitted by /u/throwRA_problemssss [link] [comments]
Hello! I am an American who recently moved back to Valencia, Spain to join my husband. I now have a residency permit here, and I speak both English and Spanish. I have been teaching in the United States and abroad since 2018, including teaching English in Spain for three years. With my recent move back to Spain, I'm trying to figure out what my next career move will be. I have a bachelor's in Education and a master's in Instructional Design. Additionally, I've developed a strong interest in digital marketing, so I'm currently taking the Google Digital Marketing certification course. While I do love teaching, I'm ready to expand my professional experience outside the classroom and transition into other roles, such as higher education, or potentially marketing. When I first moved to Spain in 2020, I moved here on my own, and I loved every moment of that experience. Because of that, I've also been considering a career in study abroad advising. I appreciate any responses! submitted by /u/P
I'm planning to work on my portfolio by Q3 of this year, hopefully after I sort out matters with my initial job to help me free up my schedule. As someone who wants to transition into instructional design for corporate, what portfolio catches your eye? Are you looking for a variety of options in a portfolio or do you focus more on the quality of each? Thank you for your insight! submitted by /u/TannieBantootz [link] [comments]
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