AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI in Higher Education: Indian institutions are moving from blanket bans to guided use. IISER Pune lets instructors set course rules, including requiring students to demonstrate skills without AI in exams. French School Protests: Students rejected the government’s reform package and vowed to continue demonstrations, citing deteriorating buildings, crowded classrooms and teacher shortages. Digital Skills: A project in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has trained 386 young people using 30 computers, with courses in software development and digital marketing. Education Research: An audit of 39 meta-analyses on AI and learning found serious flaws despite every review reporting positive results, raising questions about the strength of claims in this fast-growing field. Teaching Practice: University of Iowa educator David Gooblar recommends active, inclusive classrooms and practical ways to get students reading, speaking up and thinking critically about AI. Regional Progress: Researchers in the Philippines reported Pangasinan’s Sustainable Development Goal score rose from 50 in 2019 to 89 in 2024, tracking gains that included education.
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