Coursera: Ghana, Nigeria Record Sharp Growth in AI Skills Training
Enrolments in AI-related micro-credentials rose 95% in Ghana and 93% in Nigeria over the past year.
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AI & Education — what each story says
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📚 AI literacy4
Aichi Prefecture Partners With Digital Hollywood University on Teachers' Generative AI and STEAM Education
Aichi Prefecture signed an education partnership agreement with Digital Hollywood University (DHU) on October 19. The aim is to improve the qualifications of teaching staff and expand education using digital technology, in order to develop people for a digital society.
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- Acadia researchers revamp free AI literacy courseAcadia University · 10/20 18:56 UTC
- Google Challenge HAMU 2026: put your AI skills to the test!Università di Macerata · 10/20 18:38 UTC
🎒 Elementary school1
AI Opens New Paths for Education and Learning Innovation in the Digital Age
Artificial intelligence is gradually being introduced into schools. It is helping teachers develop innovative teaching methods, personalize learning and improve educational effectiveness.
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NYC high school students walk out of class to demand a freeze on AI
The walkout at LaGuardia High School was part of a day of anti-AI high school and college protests across the country.
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AI Platform Used by 100 Universities Launches for Individuals: Mindlogic's "BAZE"
Mindlogic has launched "BAZE," a service for individuals, built on its university and public-sector AI platform "FactChat." It gives access to about 80 generative AI models through one account. Billing is based on usage.
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- ONE WEEK AWAY: LIVE DEBATE IN BALTIMORE — The Hopkins Forum: Will Generative AI Enhance or Stunt College Learning?Baltimore Fishbowl · 10/20 16:46 UTC
- Seminar Held on Generative AI for Use in Work Starting TomorrowYokohama City University · 10/20 04:37 UTC
🧑💼 Adults2
HSU Online Learning Helps With Adapting to the AI Era and Building Future Careers
With a fast-changing labor market and growing use of artificial intelligence, continuous learning lets individuals update knowledge, build skills and shape their careers. In response, the HSU Online Education Institute held its opening ceremony for the 2026-2025 academic year.
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- Emory staff create free online course to help faith communities navigate AI landscapeWABE · 10/20 20:19 UTC
📚 AI literacy2
From education to innovation: How UF is preparing students to thrive with AI
When artificial intelligence started to quickly move from specialized research labs into everyday life, the University of Florida was already preparing for what would come next.
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- Grayson College considers AI literacy, technician programsHerald Democrat · 10/20 14:01 UTC
🎒 Elementary school3
In the AI Era, Basic Academic Skills Matter for Bringing Digital Into Schools: Minister Matsumoto Interview
Rapid digital development has changed the situation around ICT use in schools. A legal revision allows textbooks in digital form to be issued and adopted, and discussions on revising the curriculum guidelines considered AI use in each subject. Continuous device updates are also needed, and the minister was asked for their views.
Read the original →Ohasuta: Ore Koro. AI love Corocoro Edition Class Begins! New Ninjara 2 Segment!
The program information page lists the broadcast on TV Tokyo, October 22, 2026 at 07:05.
Read the original →Generative AI Guidelines Revision: Being 'Usable' Alone Does Not Democratize
Japan's Central Council for Education has begun considering a revision of its guidelines on generative AI use in primary and secondary education. The author says generative AI may advance a 'democratization of thinking and participation', but some people may hand over their thinking to AI and stop thinking deeply. The piece offers the author's own proposals on what kind of use will be required.
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As a biochemistry major, I hate using AI in my classes
The author says their chemistry homework is assigned on a platform called Stemble, with a mix of multiple-choice and written response questions. The written response questions are graded by AI, which the author calls the most annoying thing ever.
Read the original →Kurashiki City Holds Seminar on Generative AI for High School and University Students' Career Development
Kurashiki City hosted a seminar on the 4th as part of its Takahashi River Basin future talent development program, which supports career development for high school and university students. The seminar was held at the city's gender equality promotion center in Achi.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students use AI to solve business problems
Students at the Harrison County campus are learning ways to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence.
Read the original →Notice: Chosun Ilbo Holds First Writing Contest on Real Writing Skills in the AI Era
The Chosun Ilbo is holding its first writing contest, focused on genuine writing skills in the age of AI. Preliminary rounds begin on November 7, and total prize money is 70 million won.
Read the original →Aichi Board of Education and Digital Hollywood University Partner on Teacher Training in Generative AI, Inquiry Learning and STEAM
Digital Hollywood University signed an education partnership agreement with the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education on October 19, 2026. The agreement aims to improve teachers' instructional skills and enrich education using digital technology, in order to develop people for a digital society. The two sides will cooperate on digital transformation efforts in the prefecture's schools and on raising the quality of teaching staff.
Read the original →90% of University Students Use Generative AI, With Concerns That Thinking Skills Are Not Growing
Use of generative AI is spreading rapidly among university students. Some students use it not only in class but also in daily life.
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- Who is pushing generative AI at UConn?UConn Daily Campus · 10/20 10:00 UTC
- Why AI walkouts are planned at six Massachusetts campuses todayMilford Daily News · 10/20 14:14 UTC
- Assessing Knowledge in the Age of AI: How to Adapt Assignments to Evaluate What Students Have Actually LearnedLIGA.net · 10/20 14:37 UTC
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