THE Journal Insider

THE Journal Insider podcast explores current ed tech trends and news impacting K–12 educators, IT professionals, instructional technologists, education leaders, and ed tech providers.

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Cambium Rebrand, Brisk Next AI, & New VR Headsets: THE Journal News of the Week (8/29/25)

In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the latest in education technology. Highlights include Cambium Learning Group's plan to merge ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z under a new name to streamline resources for teachers by 2026. Brisk Teaching introduces Brisk Next, an AI-powered platform designed to enhance instructional planning and delivery. Avantis Education expands classroom virtual reality with its new ClassVR headsets, Xcelerate for higher education and Xplorer for K-12 students. For more insights, visit thejournal.com.


00:00 Introduction to THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts
00:16 Cambium Learning Group's New Identity
01:01 Brisk Teaching's AI-Powered Platform
01:33 Avantis Education's VR Expansion
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources

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THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Classroom Furniture Giveaway, Science Resources, & AI Guidelines: News of the Week (8/22/25)

In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly highlights the latest updates in education and technology. Topics include KI's $50,000 Classroom Furniture Giveaway for K-12 educators, Kognity's new blended learning resources for science courses meeting Next Generation Science Standards, and NIST's proposed guidelines to safeguard AI systems addressing model integrity and training data security. Visit thejournal.com for more details.


00:00 Introduction to THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts
00:17 Classroom Furniture Giveaway by KI
00:58 Kognity's New Blended Learning Resources
01:29 NIST's Proposed AI Guidelines
02:06 Conclusion and Further Information

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THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Edu Budget Challenges, AI Implementation Tips, & Surge in Cyber Threats: News of the Week (8/15/25)

In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses pressing issues in education technology. Key highlights include a PowerSchool survey revealing top challenges like teacher shortages and budget difficulties, a new University of Kansas framework for responsible AI implementation in education, and a Flashpoint report on skyrocketing credential theft and cybersecurity threats. Tune in for detailed insights and strategies for tackling these critical issues.


00:00 Introduction to THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts
00:15 Survey Highlights Challenges in Education
00:56 AI Implementation Framework in Education
01:42 Rise in Stolen Credentials and Security Concerns
02:25 Conclusion and Further Resources

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THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.