After decades of wondering if calculators, phones, or Wikipedia have a place in schools, the next target is obviously generative AI. The entry of ChatGPT into educational spheres has incited a range of reactions among educators, some of whom see it as a powerful tool for engagement and personalized learning, while others view it with skepticism and concerns about its potential to encourage plagiarism and erode critical thinking skills. The duality of these perspectives opens an important dialogue on the role AI should play in the development of learning environments that are both innovative and ethically sound.

Dec 5, 2023

Manifesto 15, conceptualized in 2015, is a forward-thinking document outlining a vision for the future of education. It proposes a shift from traditional, rigid, and standardized educational models to flexible, learner-centered, and experience-driven paradigms that embrace change, encourage lifelong learning, and foster creativity. In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements and societal changes, the document serves as a framework, enabling educators, learners, and policymakers to adapt to and navigate through these transformations, thereby shaping an educational landscape that is inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready. Manifesto 15 was built to help us handle future. Does it hold up today?

Jul 24, 2023

I sat down for a chat with OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot, which has been receiving much attention for some stunning (and not so stunning) responses to questions based on a large language model. So what does it have to say about the future of education?

Jan 3, 2023

The world approaches 2023 very differently than it did four years ago. We are faced with increasing global challenges: climate catastrophes, pandemics, wars with global repercussions, and the weaponization of false narratives. Our economies and workforces shifted. We no longer feel as global with continued supply chain breakdowns. We work increasingly remotely. We are rethinking the designs of our cities. And we embraced distance learning.

Dec 29, 2022

When we wrote the book, neither Cristóbal nor I had any idea it would be so well-received and have a tremendous impact, particularly in Latin America and Spain. It has been an honor to see it adopted as a text by teacher training universities, used by students throughout the region, and even inspire works by other authors.

Apr 1, 2021

I am pleased to share the revised scope and call for papers for consideration in On the Horizon: The International Journal of Learning Futures. We remain committed to regional, gender, and cultural diversity. We further aim to bring voice to those who are typically marginalized. If you have an idea for a paper you would like to discuss or are interested in joining the editorial board, please get in touch with me!

Mar 2, 2021

On the Horizon explores issues that have been emerging (and have been accelerated by the pandemic), as technology changes the nature of education and learning within and among institutions, and across geo-political boundaries, recognizing learning increasingly takes place outside of the traditional institutional environment.

Jan 21, 2021

From June 1, 2020 until March 1, 2021, I am offering free, online talks to organizations that make a meaningful donation to fight the global COVID-19 crisis.

May 5, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis, and yet it rips the people of the world apart. Social distancing is practiced in communities and borders are closed—in some cases nearly hermetically. International students are finding themselves isolated and stranded, if not sent back to their homes. In a period driven by fear, the human yearning to explore and build connections has never felt so urgent.

Apr 15, 2020