Education technology news covering learning apps, LMS platforms, classroom tools, and venture investment in edtech.
Evercore ISI upgraded Duolingo, arguing that fears regarding ChatGPT competition are exaggerated because AI cannot replicate Duolingo's habit-forming structure and social reinforcement. The analysis suggests AI may enhance Duolingo's operating leverage rather than erode its moat, despite valid concerns about consumer fragmentation and valuation risks.
Euronews reports on Metatesk, an education startup using virtual reality and AI to create immersive classrooms. The article suggests this technology helps students understand complex scientific concepts by allowing them to interact with 3D environments, thereby changing the learner's role from passive listener to active participant.
The American Psychological Association released a report Thursday warning that education technology gamification and AI tools can boost test scores while reducing actual learning retention. The organization recommends rigorous vetting standards for learning apps rather than imposing blanket screen bans or arbitrary time limits.
Cubby released a rebuilt student platform and 'Cubby for Professors' on Thursday, giving faculty direct control over how AI teaches, tests, and grades. More than 20 universities, including Emory and Wake Forest, are deploying the tool this fall to help manage student use of general-purpose chatbots.
Jeremy Tate, founder of the Classic Learning Test, accused the College Board of using public records requests to hinder his test's spread and threatened a multistate Freedom of Information Act retaliation campaign. College Board executive director Massie Ritsch denied that the organization filed any records requests in Texas regarding CLT or directed others to do so.