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WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] India's demographic dividend offers immense opportunities, but significant challenges in health, education, and skills development threaten to undermine its potential. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
• [New] By 2024, more than 80% of all education institutions will use AI to personalize learning experiences and improve student outcomes. UMA Technology
• [New] In 2024, AI will be used in more than 30% of all education institutions, improving personalized learning and student outcomes. UMA Technology
• [New] Educational institutions in Latin America are exploring AR/VR applications in areas such as STEM education, language learning, and cultural heritage preservation, recognizing the potential of immersive experiences to engage students, stimulate curiosity, and enhance learning outcomes. ReAnIn
• [New] The Asia Pacific region presents significant growth opportunities for AR/VR in education, fueled by rapid digitalization, increasing investments in education technology, and a growing demand for quality education. ReAnIn
• [New] Australia will provide AUD $100 million over five years to strengthen Nauru's economic security, with investments in education, health, and social services, and an additional $40 million to support policing and national security. Australian Institute of International Affairs
• [New] Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the activity test burdens parents and locks children out of early education, adding that early education 'is an opportunity that every child deserves'. SBS News
• [New] The lessons learned from the war in Ukraine demonstrate the potential of advanced manufacturing to address supply chain disruptions and empower Soldiers to solve maintenance issues on the ground. TechAnnouncer
• [New] A 140% increase in demand for education, health and care plans over the last 10 years, with more children with EHC plans attending mainstream schools with limited resources available to meet their needs, and more children entering primary school with speech and language delays. Bud Systems Ltd
• [New] From addressing food security through precision agriculture to enhancing emergency response and advancing personalized education, AI has the potential to improve every Georgian's quality of life. -
• [New] Improving institutional effectiveness at the regional level and increasing investment in regional education could have a positive impact on regional growth and reduce regional inequality in China. SpringerLink
• [New] Initiatives like Emancipated Learning from Indonesia, BEFIT from Malawi, Gateways and Tech4Ed initiative that supports the integration of technology within education showcase the transformative potential of digital solutions to enhance learning outcomes. Global Partnership for Education
• 83% of law schools reported the availability of curricular opportunities where students can learn how to use AI tools effectively, and a majority now offer classes dedicated to teaching students about AI. Community
• Thailand too has the potential to benefit from branch campuses, given the recent regulation changes for international students in the UK, the US, Australia, Canada and the rising Chinese student demand for higher education in Thailand. Times Higher Education (THE)
• AI is expected to be used in educational institutions to automate administrative tasks, provide personalized tutoring, and assist in grading, significantly reducing teacher workload while improving student outcomes. Kovaion
• The implementation of artificial intelligence in Omani higher education has the potential to lead to a more efficient and effective learning environment, empowering students, and educators to reach their full potential and contribute to Oman's vision of becoming a knowledge-based economy by 2040. Springer Nature Switzerland
• The integration of AI technologies into Coursera's platform could enhance the learning experience, further differentiating its offerings from competitors. investing.com
• Taliban authorities in Afghanistan are reported to have banned medical schools from admitting female students, removing the last remaining opportunity for women to pursue higher education. Voice of America (VOA News)
• The New South Wales Government has released a new Skills Plan - the first in more than 15 years - with the aim of addressing skills shortages and modernising the vocational education and training (VET) system. The Sector
• The Flanders government states that there is a need for a broad sensitization to the disruptive potential of AI technology: Both in education and in the corporate world people are working at installing permanent training provisions. AlgorithmWatch
• If economic policies under the Trump Administration are perceived as beneficial to big corporations, pharmaceutical companies may see increased profits, which could translate to more robust investment in medical education, sponsorships and events. Meetings Today
• By 2035, Daniel aims to empower 100 million young Africans through education, skills training, and careers in emerging sectors like renewable energy, AI, and digital health. Opportunity Desk
• Sex education in public schools will now be optional and opt - in only. SenCanada

Last updated: 18 December 2024