{"id":96703,"date":"2025-09-17T14:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=96703"},"modified":"2025-09-20T15:31:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T19:31:43","slug":"the-next-chapter-in-learnings-evolution-gonick-other-items-re-ai-in-our-learning-ecosystems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2025\/09\/17\/the-next-chapter-in-learnings-evolution-gonick-other-items-re-ai-in-our-learning-ecosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"“The next chapter in learning\u2019s evolution” [Gonick] + other items re: AI in our learning ecosystems"},"content":{"rendered":"

From EdTech to TechEd: The next chapter in learning\u2019s evolution<\/strong><\/a> — from linkedin.com by Lev Gonick<\/p>\n

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A day in the life: The next 25 years
\n<\/strong>A learner wakes up. Their AI-powered learning coach welcomes them, drawing their attention to their progress and helping them structure their approach to the day. \u00a0A notification reminds them of an upcoming interview and suggests reflections to add to their learning portfolio.<\/p>\n

Rather than a static gradebook, their portfolio is a dynamic, living record, curated by the student, validated by mentors in both industry and education, and enriched through co-creation with maturing modes of AI. It tells a story through essays, code, music, prototypes, journal reflections, and team collaborations. These artifacts are not \u201csubmitted\u201d, they are published, shared, and linked to verifiable learning outcomes.<\/p>\n

And when it\u2019s time to move, to a new institution, a new job, or a new goal, their data goes with them, immutable, portable, verifiable, and meaningful.<\/p>\n

From DSC:<\/span><\/em>
\nAnd I would add to that last solid sentence that the learner\/student\/employee will be able to control who can access this information. <\/strong>Anyway, some solid reflections here from Lev.<\/span><\/p>\n

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AI Could Surpass Schools for Academic Learning in 5-10 Years<\/strong><\/a> — from downes.ca with commentary from Stephen Downes<\/p>\n

I know a lot of readers will disagree with this, and the timeline feels aggressive (the future always arrives more slowly than pundits expect) but I think the overall premise is sound: “The concept of a tipping point in education – where AI surpasses traditional schools as the dominant learning medium – is increasingly plausible based on current trends, technological advancements, and expert analyses.”<\/p>\n

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The world’s first AI cabinet member<\/strong><\/a> — from therundown.ai by Zach Mink, Rowan Cheung, Shubham Sharma, Joey Liu & Jennifer Mossalgue<\/p>\n

The Rundown: In this tutorial, you will learn how to combine NotebookLM with ChatGPT to master any subject faster, turning dense PDFs into interactive study materials with summaries, quizzes, and video explanations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step-by-step:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Go to notebooklm.google.com,<\/a> click the “+” button, and upload your PDF study material (works best with textbooks or technical documents)<\/li>\n
  2. Choose your output mode: Summary for a quick overview, Mind Map for visual connections, or Video Overview for a podcast-style explainer with visuals<\/li>\n
  3. Generate a Study Guide under Reports \u2014 get Q&A sets, short-answer questions, essay prompts, and glossaries of key terms automatically<\/li>\n
  4. Take your PDF to ChatGPT and prompt: “Read this chapter by chapter and highlight confusing parts” or “Quiz me on the most important concepts”<\/li>\n
  5. Combine both tools: Use NotebookLM for quick context and interactive guides, then ChatGPT to clarify tricky parts and go deeperPro Tip:\u00a0If your source is in EPUB or audiobook, convert it to PDF before uploading. Both NotebookLM and ChatGPT handle PDFs best.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Claude can now create and edit files<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0— from anthropic.com<\/p>\n

    Claude can now create and edit Excel spreadsheets, documents, PowerPoint slide decks, and PDFs directly in Claude.ai and the desktop app. This transforms how you work with Claude\u2014instead of only receiving text responses or in-app artifacts, you can describe what you need, upload relevant data, and get ready-to-use files in return.<\/p>\n

    Also see: <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n