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If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?

ED Surge

The Orion glasses that Zuckerberg previewed last week are not ready for prime time — in fact the Meta CEO said they won’t be released to the general public until 2027. Cheating Glasses? EdSurge receives philanthropic support from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, which is co-owned by Meta’s CEO.

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Some colleges have an answer for students questioning the value of higher ed: work-based learning

The Hechinger Report

By the time she walks across the stage at Drexel University’s commencement ceremony in 2027, Natelauri will have spent 11 years of her life – and a lot of money – on higher education, including seven years at the Community College of Philadelphia, working part-time toward an associate degree in business.

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One-year Standard Level teaching plan for the new psychology curriculum

Psychology Sorted

Many schools have between 34 and 36 teaching weeks in their first year. Of course, if you DO teach SL Psychology in just one year, you won’t need to start till September 2026, as the new course is not examined until May 2027. that take time out. Remember, this is just a suggestion! And good luck with slotting it all in.

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A few changes to the new curriculum

Psychology Sorted

Photo by Akil Mazumder on Pexels.com Those of you with sharp eyes will have noticed that the new curriculum, to be taught from August/Sep 2025 and first examined in May 2027, has undergone some last-minute ‘tweaks.’ The updates can be seen here Here are the new recommended teaching hours.

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How Creative Technology Can Help Students Take on the Future

ED Surge

Brian Johnsrud The latest World Economic Forum Jobs Report highlights the top skills that will rise in importance by 2027. It’s all about giving teachers the tools to teach effectively and students the means to show off their skills to colleges and employers. With AI, we’re teaching them to surf in an ever-changing ocean.

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How to Drive Student Success With Creative Generative AI Tools in the Classroom: Part 1

ED Surge

Creativity is often connected to the arts, but it’s an essential skill to all disciplines and fields because it teaches students how to solve problems in new ways, communicate ideas effectively, collaborate with others and find their voice through exploration and curiosity.

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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

ED Surge

So he felt frustrated, isolated: “I am stranded on this desert island because that site doesn't work [with my screen reader],” Jacob later told a researcher , also adding, “You can't just re-change your whole teaching plan, especially when you've distributed it.” While not new, the obligations in the rule have become pressing.

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