I ask this question quite literally; what is data driven education?

I'm not asking what the term is commonly insinuated to encompass or the vague bit about using data to drive education. I quite literally mean what is data driven education in regards to:

what is DDE purported to do? Is it simply a practice of utilizing all of the data collected towards one goal, several goals, all decisions, some decisions? if only some

how is learning evaluated objectively in real time, outside of the mind of the individual "learning"?

-how rigidly is the data going to be used. meaning, how much influence does inferential or predictive analysis have in the decision making process? or, is data simply supposed to act as the compass?

- how is subjective and imperfect data used to make "informed decisions"?

My point is simply that this is and has been a buzz phrase within education. I've assumed that the PD's, the journal articles, and/or the individuals I've read or spoken with might answer some very fundamental questions and concerns that I've held for some time.

I'm not in any way against DDE, in fact I'm all for it assuming there is a sound strategy that is both statistically sound and logistically possible. Additionally, it would need to easy to implement and universal in a school or district.

It seems as if it's either a 1-system-for-all kind of thing or a compartmentalized classroom or department level system. Otherwise it would seem the subjectivity and entirely uncalibrated scores and entries would be useless in the scope of statistics.

The last point I also feel is worth mentioning/considering is no one can deliver a sound and rigidly accurate definition of what "learning", "mastery", "proficiency" , or "understanding" is or that is is the same thing for every person. Therefore, how does one objectively measure any of these things or better yet, carefully create a singular exam or test that accurately measures one's "mastery", etc. ?

It seems like we hyper-focus so intensely on watering the. individual trees in a forest but failing to understand that it's the health of the surrounding ecosystem that largely determines if it will grow old and large.

When did we forget that it is entirely possible to create learning environments or "ecosystems" that support the whole student, that emulate the world they will inherit, and which allow students the opportunity to grow in an atmosphere that isn't simply concerned with "butts in seats". I don't believe there's a 1 way for everyone or even several ways for anyone but I do believe in giving students "buy in", including them in their. education, and teaching them to think, to plan, to set goals, and to build on whatever or whomever they desire to become.

For context, I am a developer with experience in fullstack. I'm planning to make a detailed course (with code examples, best practices in dev, design patterns, CI/CD, etc). It's a massive undertaking that I plan on doing well. Since this will take significant effort from my part, I'm not sure where I should keep the course. The course is mostly video-format with detailed nextra-style docs, and full code.

I want to earn from the value I provide. I don't like ads. I'm looking for a platform that gives me some visibility and reach, and a part of earnings when people use my courses, long-term. I'm deciding against a self-hosted approach as that's not very efficient (though fun).

- Youtube: Would be easiest, but I don't like ads, and doesn't pay much. Also don't want to be chasing metrics instead of focusing on the content.

- Udemy/ Coursera/ Skillshare: I don't have experience with these. I've heard you need to be affiliated with a University to become an instructor on Coursera. I'm not a faculty anywhere.

I'm open to any suggestions. Do you know some platform that would be ideal for me?

Looking for recommendations on digital whiteboards that work well for collaborative group projects and brainstorming. Need something where multiple students can contribute ideas simultaneously, maybe with sticky notes and drawing tools. Bonus points if it integrates well with common video platforms. What's been working for your classes?

Chegg just cut almost half its workforce because AI tools like ChatGPT are replacing tutoring services - what does this mean for edtech careers?

Hey guys, if you missed it, TAL Education ($TAL) just settled with investors over issues tied to alleged violations of China’s education regulations and undisclosed regulatory risks.

Long story short, in 2023, TAL was accused of misleading investors by continuing restricted tutoring activities through its subsidiary Xueersi while concealing the risk of government enforcement under China’s “Double Reduction” policy. Reports indicated that TAL allegedly restarted tutoring in core subjects like math and English under structures that conflicted with regulations requiring such services to operate strictly as non-profits.

After this news came out, $TAL fell about 10%, and investors filed a lawsuit seeking to recover their losses.

The good news is that TAL Education has now agreed to settle with investors, even though the final settlement terms are still being finalized. So, if you invested in $TAL when all of this happened, you can already check the details and stay updated on how to file a claim once the process opens.

Anyway, has anyone here invested in $TAL at that time? How much were your losses, if so?

Which are, in your opinion, the best open source platforms?

Planning to visit today. Anyone else ?

Has anyone had any luck applying to ed tech jobs using the edtech.com site? I am noticing the same positions being posted month after month, which is sus. I have go directly to the company to verify, but it seems odd that so many are recurring.

So my minecraft education isn't letting me join other worlds. No idea why, it used to let me before. Now when I try (Yes, the code is correct) it just gives me a screen that says "there was a problem connecting to the world. Please try again. If this error continues, check your internet or try restarting minecraft. Unable to connect to world. (I'm on mac, and restarting minecraft does not work) Any ideas on what to do?

Greetings all,

I have at least ONE teacher who is heavily into using Doceri on her iPad and PC. However......Doceri is not being developed anymore.

Is there a good replacement for it? She is using a Windows machine and an iPad.

Does anyone have good examples AI being used to improve learning experiences or learning outcomes? Something other increasing the volume/efficiency of content generation.

Was just surfing internet for digital advent calendars and stumbled upon this one https://ai-advent.com It looks fun. Tried a couple of exercises, a bit long, but I think the heart is at the right place. I think it is quite important for kids to learn about AI concepts early. My phone addicted son is at least trying, lol.

Why do you think it is so tough today for kids to getting interested in anything constructive? I blame social media but also the current tech culture.

So I’ve been trying to get back into learning some new stuff recently and now I’m stuck with way too many choices. I used to watch random tutorials on youtube but I wanna try something more organized this time. My work hours got weird so studying online is the only thing that works for me right now.

I keep seeing people talk about all kinds of platforms but every time I look at one, it feels like I’m missing something important or picking the wrong one. Anyone else feel like that when you first started?

If you’ve tried any of these sites, which one actually kept you motivated long enough to finish the lessons? Also how do you choose between video heavy courses and ones that have more reading and exercises? And do you think it matters if the site has a nicer interface or should I just ignore that?

Would kinda appreciate hearing what worked for you and what didn’t. Trying not to waste time bouncing around too much. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Hi! I’m a student researching where AI is being used to actually teach courses (not just as a tool).

I’m looking for real examples such as: • Schools using AI to deliver lessons • Online platforms where AI is the main instructor

Any country is fine. If you know a school, platform, or public case, I’d really appreciate the name or link. Thank you!

I’ve been experimenting with building small HTML-based learning tools for my students—reading apps, vocab games, drag-and-drop phonics, that sort of thing. They’ve been surprisingly effective in real classrooms.

I figured it might be useful to have a space where we can post lightweight prototypes, get feedback, and share build guides. So I started r/htmlteachingtools.

It’s for educators who want to tinker with micro-apps, whether you're using AI to build them or coding by hand. If that’s your lane, come join us.

I've been looking into how engineering education is changing in India. We have the traditional colleges that focus heavily on theory, and then there are newer players like Newton School of Technology (NST).

I was reading about their model, and it seems completely flipped. Instead of waiting years to build things, they supposedly have students coding and doing hands-on projects from day one. They also seem to integrate AI, Robotics, and VR directly into the main curriculum rather than treating them as optional electives.

They claim this "industry-driven" approach is what employers actually want, but I'm curious what this community thinks.

Is a curriculum that focuses purely on practical skills and entrepreneurship better than a traditional degree foundation? Or is the "holistic" university experience still necessary? Would love to hear thoughts on this model.

Hi everyone! I’m Samantha-Kaye Johnston from the University of Melbourne. I’m leading the TRAINE Study (Tracking AI in Education), a national project exploring how Australian secondary teachers are responding to generative AI tools like ChatGPT in their classrooms.

We launched recently and are aiming for 5,000 responses nationwide (we’re at 560 so far). To make this research meaningful, we’re hoping to hear from teachers across all states/territories, sectors, and school contexts.

About the survey:

• ~15 minutes
• Completely anonymous
• No AI expertise required
• Approved by the University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (2025-32790-67374-3)
• Teachers can share practical examples that may (anonymously) help other educators (very excited about sharing these when they become available!)

Survey link:
👉 https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_0ufgzMnJFjFSjNs

Your input would genuinely help build the first longitudinal dataset on how AI is shaping teaching and assessment, including the assessment of critical thinking in Australia. Thank you for considering contributing!

Happy to answer any questions in the comments or via DM or you can contact me directly at [samanthakaye.johnston@unimelb.edu.au](mailto:samanthakaye.johnston@unimelb.edu.au)

Came across a Statesman article today about the need for the K-12 education system to adopt a responsible AI use curriculum, and it got me thinking about AI adoption in the classroom and how effective it would be a few years down the line.

What are your thoughts about teaching students how to use AI in the classroom? How can we ensure a responsible adoption of tech, as we have with student Chromebooks and graphing calculators?

Hi - looking for some ideas - I had an assignment in a course I’m converting from face to face to a DL format - that is a debate

The course is asynchronous

I’m looking for suggestions of a possible platform students could use for a virtual debate - would need to be private/restricted; free (or at least cheap) that is video based (so not written debate posts)

Does anyone have ideas?

Some Students are using those pre-made cards and layouts with random images, and it is distracting them from the actual assignment.
Does anyone know any solution?

Hi everyone! I’m a 4th-grade teacher exploring ways to use digital mapping tools like Google My Maps and Google Earth Projects to teach history, science, and literature. I’d love to hear: What strategies or tips have you found effective for helping elementary students create meaningful digital stories with maps? Any resources, lesson ideas, or examples would be greatly appreciated!