Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] Scaling buys time and capability, but the algorithmic innovations (Nested Learning, Titans / Hope, Genie 3, inference-time reasoning) are the real accelerators for 2026-2028. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] In 2026, expect more tools designed to support the inclusive, personalized learning environments that special education students deserve. Council for Exceptional Children
• [New] Gaming and Entertainment will secure the largest share at 34.2% in 2026, followed by Healthcare at 21% and Education and Training at 18%. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] While generative models of the past could draft a quiz or summarize a document, AI agents in 2026 function as autonomous career co-pilots capable of executing complex, multi-step learning workflows without constant human oversight. TechClass
• [New] As faculty use of generative AI continues to increase, education technology experts predict agentic AI will shape higher education's ever-evolving relationship with AI in 2026. Mimir's Well
• [New] Among the top reasons hiring leaders expect to offer more tuition assistance or other continuing education benefits over the next five years are improving employee skill sets, attracting new employees, improving business outcomes, and retaining current employees. University of Phoenix
• [New] 85% of hiring leaders believe their industries will become more likely to consider candidates with online education credentials over the next 10 years. University of Phoenix
• [New] AI is at the forefront of Top Computer Education Trends in 2026: AI, Coding & Digital Literacy, with adaptive learning platforms using AI to customize curricula, predict student needs, and automate assessments for more efficient education. HotBot
• [New] Emerging EdTech Technologies That Will Dominate 2026 https://lnkd.in/ev5G49hy The EdTech sector is witnessing rapid expansion with technologies such as AI-powered personalized learning and immersive AR/VR gaining significant traction. LinkedIn
• [New] The next 25 years could reshape transportation, medicine, entertainment, and even education. AOL
• [New] Health-care facilities are projected to achieve mid-single-digit growth in 2026 and 2027, while spending on education and amusement and recreation facilities is expected to remain nearly flat over both years. Insulation Outlook Magazine
• [New] AI will only expand the demand for skilled trade, but the education system has not properly set young people up for success. Fortune
• [New] The first V Levels - in digital, education and early years, and finance and accounting - will launch in 2027. LabourList
• Momentum is expected to continue: 85% of hiring leaders believe their industries will be more likely to consider candidates with online education credentials over the next 10 years. University of Phoenix
• By 2030, a large share of jobs will be transformed by technology, making continuous learning a core requirement for the workforce. Worldef

Last updated: 15 April 2026