{"id":95228,"date":"2025-04-25T19:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T23:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=95228"},"modified":"2025-04-25T19:53:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T23:53:33","slug":"ai-agents-arrive-in-us-classrooms-rajkumar-other-items-re-ai-in-our-learning-ecosystems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2025\/04\/25\/ai-agents-arrive-in-us-classrooms-rajkumar-other-items-re-ai-in-our-learning-ecosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"“AI agents arrive in US classrooms” [Rajkumar] + other items re: AI in our learning ecosystems"},"content":{"rendered":"

AI agents arrive in US classrooms<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0— from zdnet.com by Radhika Rajkumar
\nKira AI’s personalized learning platform is currently being implemented in Tennessee schools. How will it change education?<\/em><\/p>\n

AI for education is a\u00a0new but rapidly expanding field. Can it support student outcomes and help teachers avoid burnout?<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, AI education company\u00a0Kira\u00a0launched a “fully AI-native learning platform” for K-12 education, complete with\u00a0agents\u00a0to assist teachers with repetitive tasks. The platform hosts assignments, analyzes progress data, offers administrative assistance, helps build lesson plans and quizzes, and more.<\/p>\n

“Unlike traditional tools that merely layer AI onto existing platforms, Kira integrates artificial intelligence directly into every educational workflow — from lesson planning and instruction to grading, intervention, and reporting,” the release explains. “This enables schools to improve student outcomes, streamline operations, and provide personalized support at scale.”<\/p>\n

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

Coursera Founder Andrew Ng\u2019s New Venture Brings A.I. to K\u201312 Classrooms<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0— from observer.com by Victor Dey
\nAndrew Ng\u2019s Kira Learning uses A.I. agents to transform K\u201312 education with tools for teachers, students and administrators.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cTeachers today are overloaded with repetitive tasks. A.I. agents can change that, and free up their time to give more personalized help to students,\u201d Ng said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Kira was co-founded by\u00a0Andrea Pasinetti\u00a0and\u00a0Jagriti Agrawal, both longtime collaborators of Ng. The platform embeds A.I. directly into lesson planning, instruction, grading and reporting. Teachers can instantly generate standards-aligned lesson plans, monitor student progress in real time and receive automated intervention strategies when a student falls behind.<\/p>\n

Students, in turn, receive on-demand tutoring tailored to their learning styles. A.I. agents adapt to each student\u2019s pace and mastery level, while grading is automated with instant feedback\u2014giving educators time to focus on teaching.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Using GenAI is easier than asking my supervisor for support\u2019<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0— from timeshighereducation.com
\nDoctoral researchers are turning to generative AI to assist in their research. How are they using it, and how can supervisors and candidates have frank discussions about using it responsibly?<\/em><\/p>\n

Generative AI is increasingly the proverbial elephant in the supervisory room. As supervisors, you may be concerned about whether your doctoral researchers are using GenAI. It can be a tricky topic to broach, especially when you may not feel confident in understanding the technology yourself.<\/p>\n

While the potential\u00a0impact\u00a0of GenAI use among undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, especially, is well discussed (and\u00a0it is increasingly\u00a0accepted\u00a0that students\u00a0and\u00a0staff need to become \u201cAI literate\u201d), doctoral researchers often slip through the cracks in institutional guidance and policymaking.<\/p>\n

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AI as a Thought Partner in Higher Education<\/strong><\/a> — from er.educause.edu by Brian Basgen<\/p>\n

When used thoughtfully and transparently, generative artificial intelligence can augment creativity and challenge assumptions, making it an excellent tool for exploring and developing ideas.
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\nThe glaring contrast between the perceived ubiquity of GenAI and its actual use also reveals fundamental challenges associated with the practical application of these tools. This article explores two key questions about GenAI to address common misconceptions and encourage broader adoption and more effective use of these tools in higher education.<\/p>\n

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AI for Automation or Augmentation of L&D?<\/strong><\/a> — from drphilippahardman.substack.com by Dr. Philippa Hardman
\nAn audio summary of my Learning Technologies talk
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Like many of you, I spent the first part of this week at Learning Technologies in London, where I was lucky enough to present a session on the current state of AI and L&D.<\/p>\n

In this week\u2019s blog post, I summarise what I covered and share an audio summary of my paper for you to check out.<\/p>\n

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Bridging the AI Trust Gap<\/strong> <\/a>— from chronicle.com by Ian Wilhelm, Derek Bruff, Gemma Garcia, and Lee Rainie<\/p>\n

In a 2024 Chronicle survey, 86 percent of administrators agreed with the statement: \u201cGenerative artificial intelligence tools offer an opportunity for higher education to improve how it educates, operates, and conducts research.\u201d In contrast, just 55 percent of faculty agreed, showing the stark divisions between faculty and administrative perspectives on adopting AI.<\/p>\n

Among many faculty members, a prevalent distrust of AI persists \u2014 and for valid reasons. How will it impact in-class instruction? What does the popularity of generative AI tools portend for the development of critical thinking skills for Gen-Z students? How can institutions, at the administrative level, develop policies to safeguard against students using these technologies as tools for cheating?<\/p>\n

Given this increasing \u2018trust gap,\u2019 how can faculty and administrators work together to preserve academic integrity as AI seeps into all areas of academia, from research to the classroom?<\/p>\n

Join us for \u201cBridging the AI Trust Gap,\u201d an extended, 75-minute Virtual Forum exploring the trust gap on campus about AI, the contours of the differences, and what should be done about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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