Like the calculator, the internet, and mobile devices before it, AI represents a profound disruption to traditional academic practices. Each of these technologies initially provoked concern, yet over time, they expanded the capacity to teach, learn, ...

Some of my recent research and observations suggest educators are adapting to AI pressures rather than succumbing to what the dominating headlines would have you believe. What's actually happening? Resilience through interconnected networks where tea...

What if AI could help educators create better questions? Discover the values, design, and vision behind IgniteAI Item Authoring Assistance.

Just because you can use something doesn’t mean you should. According to Gallup, 60% of teachers reported using AI tools in the 2024-2025 school year. But as AI continues to dominate conversations in education, more teachers will explore how it can h...

The case for moving from AI detection to AI collaboration is more than an opinion—it’s a call to action. This 25-page AI Pedagogy Field Guide provides assignments, templates, and strategies to help faculty utilize AI to enhance student learning.

Faculty need clarity, students need consistency, and your AI policy can provide both. We’ve created a guide to help institutions turn their values into clear, actionable guidance—adaptable to your context and focused on helping you shape your future-...

What classroom behaviors are really revealing about students? By reframing student behavior as a fundamentally human experience, we can leverage the right conditions, tools, and designs to help them thrive.

Education is evolving—and fast. As we grapple with the complexities of a changing world, it's clear that traditional models of learning alone aren't enough. That’s why I’m so excited to share this first installment of a whitepaper on Mass Experientia...

Can AI Predict the Flood Before It Happens? In a rapidly changing climate, predicting hurricane impacts with precision has never been more critical.

A link to various AI posts I have created over in the K12 space. Whilst my posts are stored in the K12 area, I am hoping that they resonate with colleagues in other education areas.

Working with ClaudeAI I collaborated 10-Agent AI system that integrates directly with Canvas to handle everything from student monitoring to parent communication. What follows is the output.... The Challenge That Started It All As a high school US G...

To better understand how teachers like you are engaging with these competencies and to support the development of relevant resources and training, we invite you to participate in a research study being conducted by Helen Crompton at Old Dominion Univ...

A comparison of AI-generated rubrics to those created by humans, specifically focusing on Coverage, Fairness, Quality, and Usefulness, found that AI performed well in producing practical and impartial rubrics. However, the results also indicate that ...

The Advance Development team is looking for educators interested in judging the effectiveness of an instructional tool. This research seeks to gather experimental evidence for generative AI’s ability to produce “intelligent” rubrics and determine the...

Last year, the Academic Strategy team here at Instructure established the “Impactful Eight,” the eight themes currently impacting education on a global scale. As we move beyond the fear of generative AI and focus on its effective use and the mitigati...

In a recent webinar hosted by Instructure, panelists, including a student, teacher, and administrator, opined about their experiences with AI in education and their hopes for the future of technology. The conversation provided fruitful insights into ...

What are your thoughts on the impact of AI in education? Share your experiences, insights, or questions below!

Decisions about where and how to integrate AI into education are not something we take lightly– and you shouldn’t either. That’s why we’ve embraced the software industry trend and will be providing AI Nutrition Facts on first- and third-party AI feat...

Ferris State University is breaking new ground by enrolling two AI entities, Ann and Fry, alongside human students. The AI learners will actively participate in courses, offering unique insights into the student experience. 

Embracing AI in education doesn't mean losing our human touch. Let's explore why it is important to integrate cutting-edge technology in our classrooms while keeping the warmth and connection that make learning deeply personal. ...

This guide will assist educators in crafting quizzes in ChatGPT and converting them to Canvas. Learn how to generate a variety of question types, tailor the point values, and even personalize the content based on the academic level, without having to...

ELumen is excited to announce a new AI feature in Canvas! We’ve added the AI-driven Insights Quality Check for Canvas Outcomes - and it’s free for all Canvas Outcomes users! This powerful feature enables instructional designers and faculty who are wr...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating the current conversation about teaching and learning. Educators recognize AI is here to stay, but we’re all still exploring the best ways to put this technology to productive, safe use in schools and classro...

A couple weeks ago, I was lucky to be part of the Instructure team attending ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia. AI dominated the session schedule, the expo hall, and happy hour discussion. Overwhelmingly, educators are excited about the opportunities AI of...

Our organization is fortunate to have an incredible legal team who has invested in deeply understanding the emerging policy and legal landscape of artificial intelligence in education technology. We connect with Daisy Bennett, Instructure's Associate...

We've spent the last few months listening to and learning from our valued customers to understand what their needs and interests are as it relates to bringing AI into their institutions. With their help, we developed the core tenets that will guide a...