Risepoint's 2025 Voice of the Online Learner: UK Edition arrives at an important moment for the sector. For more than a decade, the US edition of this report has provided valuable longitudinal insight into the motivations and realities of online students, but this is the first time Risepoint has produced a dedicated UK version. It … Continue reading Looking Beyond the Data: Reflections on the 2025 Voice of the Online Learner Report (UK Edition)
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Google’s AI and the Future of Learning: From Content Delivery to Curiosity
When Google published a major update on AI and Education in May 2024, it signalled a significant step in how one of the world’s largest technology companies imagined learning in an AI-enabled world. Google showcased the potential of large language models to tutor, summarise, assess and personalise content at scale. Yet, it drew fair criticism … Continue reading Google’s AI and the Future of Learning: From Content Delivery to Curiosity
Why the UK’s Skills Vision Needs a Digital Spine
The Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper (DfE, 2025) sets out an ambitious plan to align education with the needs of a changing economy. It promises flexibility, lifelong learning, and regional empowerment — a vision many in the sector have long championed. Yet, beneath the rhetoric of transformation lies a familiar omission: the digital … Continue reading Why the UK’s Skills Vision Needs a Digital Spine
Canvas–OpenAI Alliance: Is the LMS Model now on Borrowed Time?
The recent announcement of a global partnership between Instructure (makers of Canvas LMS) and OpenAI is more than just a high-profile edtech collaboration—it may well mark a turning point in the evolution of digital learning ecosystems. Framed as an ambitious step toward embedding agentic, generative AI experiences within the VLE, the deal has the potential … Continue reading Canvas–OpenAI Alliance: Is the LMS Model now on Borrowed Time?
What does Labour’s 2024 Autumn Budget mean for Online Learning in Higher Education?
As universities prepare for a potential overhaul of higher education funding, they will need to carefully strategise to make the most of available resources while advocating for further support. Fully online programs stand to benefit from the Budget’s focus on lifelong learning and innovation, but institutions must navigate the financial pressures ahead to ensure these programs meet the needs of a changing student demographic.
May Spotlight: Online Learning News in Higher Education
There have been several interesting developments in the world of online learning in higher ed this May. Here are some key highlights I've noted: ChatGPT 4o's release looks to demonstrate a shift in AI tutoring experience, with advanced capabilities including image recognition, multilingual support, and a voice mode: See ChatGPT 4o tutor maths. 🎓 The … Continue reading May Spotlight: Online Learning News in Higher Education
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