Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

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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] The Gamification Trends in Edtech 2025 are poised to reshape traditional learning paradigms, offering new opportunities to amplify student engagement through gamification and support game-based learning in education. Macrobian Games
• [New] US states have introduced various bills addressing AI in education, focusing on protecting student privacy, ensuring fair evaluation, and maintaining human involvement in important decisions affecting students' educational opportunities. HUMAI
• [New] As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] DeepMind announced on Wednesday the opening of a new research lab in Singapore, its first in Southeast Asia, which will focus on using AI to address issues such as education and healthcare. CNA
• [New] COVID lockdowns only exacerbated America's education crisis, and the next generation of workers will be at an extreme disadvantage. Armstrong Economics
• [New] With the right strategy, education and measures in place, and good coordination between government, regulators and industry, we can unlock the full potential of UK household savings, drive economic growth and build a more resilient society. thecityuk
• [New] Heightened AI use in special education brings elevated risks Nearly 60% of special ed teachers reported using AI to develop an IEP or Section 504 plan during the 2024-25 school year. The Boost
• [New] CART, short for Center for Advanced Research and Technology, could represent the future of education in California. The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News |
• [New] Grandiose vision of NEP 2020 states that the aim must be for India to have an education system by 2040 that is second to none, with equitable access to the highest quality education for all learners regardless of social or economic background. Countercurrents
• [New] In 2025, the integration of AI tools into educational practices has reached new heights, offering unprecedented opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences. OpenTools
• [New] Affordable schools The Executive Council approved the Policy to Expand and Promote Affordable High-Quality Schools to support Dubai's aspirations to rank among the world's top ten cities for education quality in line with the Dubai Education Strategy 2033. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] Spending on AR/VR in education will grow at 45% CAGR through 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2028, 40% of continuing education will be delivered through immersive technologies. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Leading retailers in the US employ advanced neural networks and reinforcement learning to anticipate consumer buying behaviours during promotional campaigns and seasonal fluctuations. The Council of Procurement & Supply Chain Professionals
• [New] In Africa, AI is revolutionizing education in ways that could leapfrog decades of development challenges. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] ReAct Africa, through its antimicrobial stewardship project facilities based in Nairobi and Nakuru Counties, will leverage the ASPIRE Chatbot to conduct patient education and awareness creation on the appropriate use of antibiotics. react
• [New] ReAct Africa will engage primary school children in two schools in the Western region of Kenya through various activities based on child-learning materials and tools for AMR. react
• While traditional English-speaking destinations face policy-driven declines, Europe and East Asia are emerging as new education hubs, driven by affordability, work opportunities, and favourable policies. Ekam IAS Academy
• High-quality professional learning is necessary to unlock the immense potential of AI and technology resources as levers for transformative teaching and learning. Leadership, Technology, Innovation, Learning | SETDA
• By 2025, two-thirds of U.S. jobs will require education beyond high school. The Times Of India
• Artificial intelligence could raise ASEAN GDP by 10-18 percent by 2030, but 164 million workers will face disruption through automation and augmentation, demanding continuous, skills-based learning. The Asia Cable

Last updated: 26 November 2025