Ulrich Boser
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#learning wonk, author, consultant. CEO of @tlearningagency.
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Joined April 2009
As AI reshapes the job market, young people need better tools to navigate career decisions. @RenPhil21’s new CareerNet initiative will release curated, real-world datasets in 2026 to power the next generation of AI-driven career guidance. Learn more →
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By Kumar Garg What to study, whether to go to college, and which career to pursue – young adults today are being asked to make some of the biggest decisions of their lives just as artificial intell...
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Do LLMs change how deeply we learn? A study of 10,000+ participants found that while LLM summaries are accurate, they lead to shallower learning than traditional web search. Learners produced less original and less detailed output. Read more → https://t.co/VvFVtGVd13
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The next wave of ed tech isn’t about scale — it’s about precision, purpose, and people. In @Forbes, I discuss what 1,500+ Tools Competition proposals reveal about where innovation is headed and why human-centered learning matters more than ever. Read:
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The ed tech sector is moving beyond tools that simply digitize content, toward personalized, purposeful, and human-centered design.
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Updated: AMA with Thomas Christie and L Burleigh on “LLM as a Judge” will take place Nov. 19, 2 p.m. ET. Join to hear how LLMs can be used to evaluate learning, where they fall short, and what rigorous validation should look like. Sign up → https://t.co/fG3OlPyYm5
#EdTech #AI
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Ask Me Anything with Thomas Christie and L Burleigh – Zoom, Wed Nov 19, 2025 - Join us for an Ask Me Anything with Thomas Christie, Director of the Engineering Hub at Renaissance Philanthropy and L...
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New research across 7 experiments shows a tradeoff: LLMs provide accurate summaries, but can weaken depth of learning and originality compared to standard web search. Important implications for teaching + studying with AI. Learn more → https://t.co/7PDWepcsm4
#EdTechResearch
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Abstract. The effects of using large language models (LLMs) versus traditional web search on depth of learning are explored. A theory is proposed that when
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New CFP: How is shared research infrastructure reshaping the learning sciences? A special issue of Contemporary Educational Psychology seeks papers on platforms like SafeInsights, Terracotta, and OLI. Abstracts due Nov 30 Learn more → https://t.co/dLoOvBacb1
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New research reveals what drives ed tech adoption: - Teachers respond to evidence of impact and peer use - School leaders are less influenced by these cues Different strategies may be needed to scale evidence-based tools. Read more → https://t.co/KpAHTN9WrE
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A new AI algorithm is helping uncover how students think in math. The MAP – Charting Student Math Misunderstandings model analyzes open-ended responses and identifies student misconceptions with a 0.95 evaluation score. Info session + access → https://t.co/vRZbOr1k9P
#EdTech
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A form to gauge public interest in the Math Misconceptions data, algorithms, and an informational session on the algorithms and their performance.
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How well do AI models perform on education-specific tasks? @TLearningAgency’s new Educational AI Leaderboard ranks models on benchmarks like essay scoring + math misconception detection — with accuracy, practicality, and cost in mind. Explore →
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The Learning Agency Leaderboard focuses specifically on educational applications with private test sets to ensure models are truly generalizing rather than memorizing training data.
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The Learning Agency (@TLearningAgency) just released RATER, an open-source algorithm for analyzing claims, evidence, and argument strength in student writing. Built with @VanderbiltU — free to use under MIT license. Access it → https://t.co/w2j2C8JzgZ
#AI #EdTech #NLP
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A form to gauge public interest in the RATER algorithms and an informational session on the algorithms and their performance.
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New research from Florida shows cellphone bans in schools come with trade-offs. Year 1: Suspensions rise (especially for Black students). Year 2: Test scores increase + unexcused absences drop sharply. Details → https://t.co/BDNPZ8gxKV
#EducationResearch #StudentSuccess
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Want rigorous evidence for your AI-powered K–12 edtech tool? Apply to the EVAL EdTech Challenge for a free external evaluation by @BU_Tweets researchers. Deadline: Nov. 17. Details → https://t.co/7Ig6TAb9J8
#EdTech #AI #Evaluation #EdResearch #Innovation
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Expand your learning engineering network and stay current on new ideas. Join our virtual networking session on Nov. 5, 1–2 p.m. ET. Small-group topics include: - What is Learning Engineering - Emerging Tech & Ideas - Open Networking Register → https://t.co/Ftn69ACCUg
#EdTech
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Learning Engineering Networking Event – Zoom, Multiple dates and times - Join our Networking Events on the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm US Eastern Time to connect virtually with members of the...
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Curious about where AI is heading in education? Join the @ToolsCompete webinar — "What’s Next: Advanced AI for Ed Tech" — on Nov. 5 at 12 PM ET. Open to all. Register → https://t.co/x9jcj9WGjN
#EdTech #AIinEducation #ToolsCompetition #EducationInnovation
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AI in education is expanding fast — but how do we know it works? Kennedy Smith explains why better evaluation tools (shared datasets, clear rubrics, transparent leaderboards) are critical to ensure learning gains. Read → https://t.co/wsSHYlbDIP
#AIinEducation #EdTech
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As AI continues to evolve and become more accessible, one question persists: how do we know if AI is actually good, especially in education?
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Credit transfer shouldn’t derail student success. In @insidehighered, @ToolsCompete winner Zachary Pardos shares how CourseWise uses generative AI to improve course matching — already adopted by 120+ colleges. Listen → https://t.co/3RvVQo86qG
#HigherEd #AIinEducation
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This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on the use of generative artificial intelligence
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How can AI truly transform learning? In a new Q&A, ed tech leader Laurence Holt shares 50+ ideas from his project, AI Unlocks, to develop and scale learning strategies. Read → https://t.co/1rwtFTtmEN
#EdTech #AIinEducation #EducationInnovation
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At Renaissance Philanthropy, we believe the rise of artificial intelligence marks one of the most important opportunities in a generation to reimagine how teachers teach and young people learn. Our...
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Before building an educational algorithm, know the stakes. @TLearningAgency’s new guide explains how to design systems that support learning, trust, and equity — not bias. Details → https://t.co/AXc1TSqS8Z
#AI #EdTech #LearningAnalytics #FairnessInAI
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This article explores what algorithms are and outlines the primary steps and considerations for building your own educational algorithm.
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📢 Connect with peers in Learning Engineering! Join our monthly virtual networking session on Nov. 5, 1–2 p.m. ET. Topics: What is Learning Engineering, Emerging Tech, & Open Networking. Register → https://t.co/Ftn69ADaJO
#LearningEngineering #EdTech #Networking
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Learning Engineering Networking Event – Zoom, Multiple dates and times - Join our Networking Events on the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm US Eastern Time to connect virtually with members of the...
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📢 Call for Proposals: 2026 Learning Engineering Research Network Convening Theme: From Insights to Implementation: Learning Engineering in Action 📅 Feb. 3–4, 2026 | @ASU Learning Engineering Institute Submit by https://t.co/b585CS3uJ6
#LearningEngineering #AIinEducation
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