Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

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] 2026 will not be an AI revolution in learning - it will be an integration revolution. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Hyper-personalized learning will become the norm by 2026. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Learning and onboarding will move toward personalized learning paths by 2026. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Learning and onboarding will shift from push (courses and content pushed to employees) to pull - delivering exactly what someone needs when they need it. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Predictions by Learning Counsel have homeschooling reaching 6-10 million by 2030. the Learning Counsel
• [New] Educational institutions worldwide now have an unprecedented opportunity to transform themselves into hubs of global learning. Elets digitalLEARNING
• [New] The world of 2026 demands education that is adaptive, transparent, and deeply connected to global opportunities. Elets digitalLEARNING
• [New] In a world where potential is universal but guidance is not, AI driven counseling offers a powerful step toward a more equitable and intentional education system. Big News Network.com
• [New] Universal Education Savings Accounts have also passed in a dozen states, which means 2026 will be the year states seek to modernize ESA payments, lift financial caps and strengthen fraud prevention measures. ExcelinEd
• [New] How agentic workflows, continual learning, world models, and architectural innovation will be reshaping AI from research breakthrough to production reality. Adaline Labs
• [New] 2026 will not bring a single disruption but rather the consolidation of an education model centered on skills, mobility, and interconnected systems, with AI functioning as an enabler within a more structured and transparent learning ecosystem. Mexico Business
• [New] 2026 will be a pivotal year for digital learning, as institutions face tighter budgets, rising expectations for online quality, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, pushing digital learning from a stopgap solution to a core academic function. Campus Technology
• [New] As we move into 2026, the most impactful trends will be the ones that strengthen trust, enhance resilience, and modernize the way we protect learning environments. Campus Safety Magazine
• [New] By 2026, employers will seek professionals who can combine critical thinking & problem-solving, AI & data literacy, emotional intelligence, adaptability, continuous learning, creativity & innovation. Arisa
• [New] AI in Education and LearningEducation in 2026 will no longer be one-size-fits-all. Medium
• [New] In 2026, successful AI-enabled education products will guide students through reasoning, prompt reflection, and surface misconceptions, rather than simply generating answers. Frontier Enterprise
• [New] AI integration accelerating in classrooms: By 2026, heightened interest in AI policies is expected, with nearly all US state agencies noting increased demand for guidance; 65% of undergraduates believe AI will enhance learning processes. Devox Software
• [New] By 2026, the EdTech scene is going to be a whole lot different thanks to some pretty radical advancements in adaptive learning: we are talking real growth and investment here. Devox Software
• [New] By 2026, the most successful learning teams will distinguish themselves not by expanding their tech stacks, but by optimizing them. Disaster Recovery Journal
• [New] In 2026, learning and upskilling programs will continue to grow as businesses look for ways to invest in training and skill development for their teams. Splashtop Inc.
• [New] Driven by the shift from pure inference to on-device training and continuous, adaptive learning, 2026 will see strong growth in Edge AI demand. Procurement Pro
• [New] Micro-learning and AI-powered education remain one of the strongest digital opportunities heading into 2026, driven by the massive demand for upskilling and reskilling. WebWave
• [New] By 2026, AI tools will provide individualised learning experiences that adjust to student needs, pacing, and learning style. Ralabs

Last updated: 14 January 2026