Ed3 Weekly Issue #144: Innovate Now!

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My strategy has always been to educate myself and stay curious. This was the guiding ethos behind this newsletter. I knew if I kept wonder alive and sought new and interesting resources I’d have a chance at keeping up with whatever changes came along.

One-hundred and forty-four issues later I think I’m doing alright.

Here’s what you need to be up to date for this week:

• Transforming learning in Nigeria with AI
• Open Campus' EDU Chain aims to revolutionize education with blockchain
• Web3 adoption hinges on simplifying wallets and blockchain access

And of course, there’s our weekly deep dive. This week we hear from AI expert Dan Fitzpatrick who explains how the company behind ChatGPT makes a daring case for how artificial intelligence can revolutionize how Americans learn, teach, and prepare for the future.

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?? AI News

From chalkboards to chatbots: Transforming learning in Nigeria, one prompt at a time

?? Evaluation demonstrates the transformative potential of generative AI in classrooms, especially in developing contexts. Read

?? Blockchain News

Open Campus' EDU Chain goes live on Arbitrum, aiming to revolutionize education with blockchain

?? The layer 3 chain empowers learners with ownership of their educational records through blockchain innovation. Read

?? Web3 News

Why seamless Web3 adoption hinges on simplifying wallets and blockchain access

?? The promise of Web3 hinges on seamless integration into daily life, yet challenges remain in making blockchain technology more accessible to the masses. Read

?? Weekly Deep Dive

OpenAI’s Blueprint For America — Schools Must Innovate Now

OpenAI can cause a lot of debate and discussion. A scroll through my LinkedIn feed reveals a series of critiques of its “over-promising, underdelivering” approach, its aggressive marketing, or its lack of transparency about its models, data sources, or decision-making.

This article discusses how OpenAI sees education as the foundation for an AI-driven economy and how positioning AI literacy and research investment are key strategies for U.S. economic leadership in the global AI landscape. But is it just catchy marketing? its marketing strategy frames AI adoption as inevitable while sidestepping key questions about equitable access, regulatory oversight, and corporate influence in shaping AI policy. It begs the question, how does OpenAI shape knowledge production, and what safeguards are needed to ensure AI benefits all learners—not just AI companies? Read

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