ClassVR, the leading Virtual and Augmented Reality solution for K-12 classrooms showcased a new Career Readiness solution with an AI character so students can do career interviews with interaction. https://www.classvr.com

Epson, showed dazzling new interactive projectors that are set to replace some of what schools do in physical education as well as art backdrops for plays and drama classes.  See their stunning tech in the video.  https://epson.com/k-12-education-solutions

World Book’s ClassMate product with AI “Nudge,” (Gale, a Cengage Company) a new AI to help literacy alongside research-based, credible content. A friendly AI coach, "Nudge", offers real-time support to students of all levels. Worldbook is offering an expert-created and AI-generated set of reading assignments designed for all subject areas. Built-in scaffolds and accessibility tools for better comprehension and engagement. 

“Nudge,” ClassMate’s friendly AI reading coach, is powered by a small language model (SLM) designed to guide students through every assignment.

Unlike larger models, the SLM ensures both safety and accuracy by sourcing its content exclusively from verified World Book materials. This focused design allows Nudge to deliver a personalized learning experience with just-in-time support, helping students build confidence and reach their academic potential. https://classmate.worldbook.com/

HackersJack, showcased tools and curriculum around K12 literacy, cybersecurity, and keeping children safe online.  They claimed to be “the first and only comprehensive web-based learning platform designed to teach kids how to identify, avoid and mitigate cyber threats and thrive online.” https://hackersjack.com/

Instructure, a major Learning Management System company that now has the AI “PandaBot” for chat just to book meetings and find out more about their entire ecosystem, spoke to Learning Counsel about more AI embedded capabilities and features that can  hook into infrastructure in their Canvas platform.  https://www.instructure.com/

Kibeam, offers a whole new take on AI for the youngest set of learners – an AI handheld tool children can hold and click to interact with books that speaks to them about each part of a book and allows them to interact for a literacy and reading solution unlike any other.  https://kibeam.com