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The use of AI in higher education is growing. 45% of students and instructors now feel positively about the emerging technology, an increase from just 28% in 2023, according to our AI in Education report. “Educators and administrators remain optimistic about the potential of GenAI and are starting to realize the positive impact it can have on learning,” says Kimberly Russell, VP of UX, Market and Product Research at Cengage. When asked about their intended uses of AI, higher education instructors indicated they most wanted tools that support language learners and detect cheating. Learn more about our report findings in this EdScoop piece: https://lnkd.in/eDWFBf5K #AI #HigherEd #GenAI

The ASU+GSV Summit is in full swing. Yesterday, Chief Executive Officer Michael Hansen, Chief Digital Officer Darren Person and Chief Technology Officer Jim Chilton participated in thought-provoking panel discussions with like-minded industry leaders. Senior Vice President of Product at Cengage Academic Cheryl Costantini, eagerly awaits her session later today, “Transforming Educational Materials: Platforms, Personalization, and the Future of Learning Content.” Cengage Group leaders also enjoyed hosting a cocktail hour, honoring Michael Lomax, Cengage Group board member and President and CEO at UNCF (United Negro College Fund), for being named GSV’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Recipient. It was an evening full of networking, conversation and innovation. Watch the video below which captures the energetic and inspiring atmosphere of the event. #ASUGSVSummit #FutureofEducation #Leadership 

Today we announced the expanded availability of our genAI-powered Student Assistant to more than one million students this fall with key functionality updates and new instructor insights! 🎉 “AI will continue revolutionizing learning and Cengage Group is at the forefront of harnessing this technology to personalize the learning experience. We remain committed to accelerating our investments in AI to improve student outcomes, scale the instructor experience and ultimately connect education to real-world careers, all while taking a thoughtful approach to how and when we expect returns on those investments. The future of learning depends on our ability to evolve and continuously innovate alongside AI, and we confidently accept this challenge.” - @Michael Hansen, CEO Read the press release to learn more about Student Assistant and discover insights from Darren Person, Chief Digital Officer: https://lnkd.in/ei7GK4ua #GenAI #HigherEducation #EdTech

📢We are excited to announce a new AI-powered insights dashboard to help faculty personalize learning and scale instruction. This new functionality, available this fall, works with real-time interactions from the Cengage Student Assistant and provides faculty with personalized, actionable insights to help them support students, track learning patterns and enhance classroom engagement. “We see AI as a tool to amplify the human element of education — not replace it. We believe teaching and learning are inherently personal and strive to develop learning solutions that strengthen the relationship between educators and learners. The AI-powered enhancements to our faculty dashboard are a step forward in this journey and we are excited to get it into the hands of faculty this fall.” - Darren Person, Chief Digital Officer Watch the demo video below to see how the dashboard works and check out the press release to discover further insights from Nhaim Khoury, EVP and General Manager for Cengage Academic: https://lnkd.in/dFaH3y-M #GenAI #EdTech #Innovation

The wait is over! 🎉 Michael Hansen, Darren Person, Jim Chilton and Cheryl Costantini are in San Diego, CA for the 16th annual ASU+GSV Summit!   This year’s Summit - “Learning at the Speed of Light” - focuses on the expansive possibilities emerging from the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human ingenuity. Our leaders are excited to be participating in important discussions on how the education system as a whole must evolve and innovate in the age of AI.   Learn more about their panels here: https://lnkd.in/dERuMDeB   If you plan on attending the Summit, we encourage you to stop by one of our speaking sessions.   #ASUGSVSummit #GenAI #EdTech

📢 Released today: New data from our “AI in Education” report series found growing optimism for GenAI among HED instructors (45%) and K12 teachers (55%). While the groups share similar optimism, there is a significant difference in adoption, with 63% (+12% YOY) of K12 teachers or their school districts incorporating GenAI technology into their teaching process compared to 49% (+5% YoY) of HED instructors. Read our press release to discover more takeaways and learn how this data helps inform the work of our product development team from VP of Research, Kimberly Russell: https://lnkd.in/eCxQmt8X #GenAI #EdTech #StudentSuccess 

We are excited to share that earlier today we announced the appointment of Justin Singh as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Cengage Work. Michael Hansen, CEO, shared, “With his deep experience in driving digital transformation, product innovation, corporate strategy and M&A, Justin is well-positioned to lead the Cengage Work business forward into its next chapter. We are excited to have him join our leadership team and our mission to provide education for employment, helping millions of learners gain the skills and competencies they need to achieve career success.” Read our press release to learn more about Justin: https://lnkd.in/eW2nnxsY #Leadership #WorkforceSkills #EdTech

AI is rapidly transforming higher education, but many institutions are not using its potential to prepare students for the workforce. According to our 2024 Employability Report, 55% of graduates said their educational programs did not prepare them to use GenAI tools. "To meet demand both from students and employers, institutions must evolve curricula to prepare and upskill learners for an AI-focused workforce," says our CEO, Michael Hansen. Learn more about the potential of AI in education in Michael's latest article for Forbes: https://lnkd.in/efa_zhK7 #AI #HigherEd #GenAI

Our National Geographic Learning ELT team recently attended the TESOL International Association 2025 International Convention & Expo, the largest in-person professional development event in the English language teaching field. The weeklong event attracted thousands of attendees and included hundreds of interactive education sessions, over 60 exhibits and networking opportunities. Victor Zea Diaz, National Geographic Explorer, kicked off the event with a thought-provoking keynote, “Hip Hop: A Powerful Tool for Language Learning and Revitalization.” Caitlin Driscoll Thomas Senior Manager of Product Marketing, proudly followed up by presenting the Teacher of the Year Award to Osman Solmaz from Turkey. Sebastian Andino, Senior Marketing Manager ELT US K12, added that the event was a success, with lots of traffic at the NGL booth where he was thrilled to showcase our US K12 solutions to customers. #NGL #ELT #TESOL

This month we continued our EDUCATION EMPOWERS series with Elle Autumn, who shared how taking Infosec certification courses helped them gain confidence and thrive in their new cybersecurity role. Watch the video below where Elle encourages others to “lift while your climb. Read the blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_-cWFVb Thanks for following along, be sure to tune back in on 5/8 when we will introduce our next student story. #educationempowers #onlinelearning #studentsuccess