In this episode, I sit down with Julie Willcott, STEM/AI Education Specialist, to unpack the most important emerging AI trends in education for 2026 and what educators should keep on their radar. You’ll also hear what’s shifting beyond classroom lessons—like how AI is reshaping teacher communication, increasing “human-in-the-loop” vetting of AI-created materials, and accelerating more natural, conversational tutoring experiences. If you want to stay ahead of AI’s fast-moving changes with practical insights you can use right away, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Emerging AI Trends in Education for 2026
- AI has become deeply embedded in everyday teaching and learning, far faster than past EdTech shifts.
- A growing trend is AI-generated lesson plans being vetted by human experts, signaling a more balanced “human in the loop” approach.
- Conversational AI is improving quickly, opening the door for more realistic AI tutoring experiences that go beyond text-based interactions.
- To stay current, educators must combine reading, conversations, conferences, and cross-industry insights—not rely on any single source.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Julie Willcott on LinkedIn
- Unmasking AI (book)
- The Coming Wave (book)
- WIRED (magazine)
- Learn more about Jotform
