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Canvas Crashes—Paper Not So Much
I asked my students what they thought of Canvas after the great crash of spring 2026.
‘All or Nothing’ Approach to AI ‘Risks Shutting Down Innovation’
The head of learning initiatives for Google Deepmind says debates about use of new technologies should focus on how to embrace more holistic teaching methods.
A Taxonomy of Harm for the AI Age
Do your AI literacy efforts account for the full range of ways AI can hurt you, cognitively?
Students Remain Higher Ed’s Cybersecurity Weak Link
College technology leaders generally feel good about the cybersecurity training they provide employees. Students? Not so much. Experts say this is risky for institutions—and for students.
How to Save the Take-Home Essay With Oral Assessments
Rather than attempt to police AI usage, pair the take-home essay with oral assessments in which students are asked to demonstrate genuine understanding of their written work.
Community Colleges Advocate for NSF Program Amid Upheaval at Agency
Two-year colleges are calling for a funding increase for a National Science Foundation workforce program. They worry rapid-fire changes at the NSF could hamper the program’s positive impact on their institutions.
Microcredentials Give Grads Edge in Tough Job Market
While not all are of equal value, a new survey from Coursera found that the vast majority of employers are inclined to offer higher starting salaries to candidates with microcredentials.
Writing Is Proxy v. Writing Is Thinking: What Both Get Wrong About Generative AI
Neither paradigm captures what matters when it comes to questions of cognitive offloading.