Global Scans · Quality Education · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• [New] The multi-year collaboration, which will provide students, faculty and researchers with Google Cloud's AI-optimized tech stack and high-performance computing power, is designed to advance AI-enabled education, accelerate AI innovation and expand AI workforce development. Campus Technology
• [New] In 2026, expect AI prompts and use cases embedded in courses, plus personalized learning paths and adaptive exams that tailor questions to your knowledge level-making assessments shorter, smarter, and more relevant. Insurance Journal
• [New] More than 6,000 Indian educators have recognized the potential of Generative AI in education transformation. Precedence Research
• [New] By delivery mode, the mobile learning segment is expected to grow at a notable CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] 2026 will not be an AI revolution in learning - it will be an integration revolution. Fellow Digitals
• [New] In 2026, participants will see AI-driven prompts, adaptive exams, personalized learning paths, and scenario-based simulations-creating faster, smarter, more customized learning experiences. Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
• [New] The adoption of virtual reality in 2026 is expected to be transformative across various sectors, from healthcare and education to retail and entertainment. Blogger
• [New] As we move into 2026, the most impactful trends will be the ones that strengthen trust, enhance resilience, and modernize the way we protect learning environments. Campus Safety Magazine
• [New] Educational institutions worldwide now have an unprecedented opportunity to transform themselves into hubs of global learning. Elets digitalLEARNING
• [New] The world of 2026 demands education that is adaptive, transparent, and deeply connected to global opportunities. Elets digitalLEARNING
• [New] 2026 will be a pivotal year for digital learning, as institutions face tighter budgets, rising expectations for online quality, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, pushing digital learning from a stopgap solution to a core academic function. Campus Technology
• [New] Predictions by Learning Counsel have homeschooling reaching 6-10 million by 2030. the Learning Counsel
• [New] Learning and onboarding will move toward personalized learning paths by 2026. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Learning and onboarding will shift from push (courses and content pushed to employees) to pull - delivering exactly what someone needs when they need it. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Hyper-personalized learning will become the norm by 2026. Fellow Digitals
• [New] The predictive analytics and AI-driven insights segment is emerging as the fastest-growing component of big data in K-12 education, projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2023 to 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By 2026, generative AI will fundamentally change all aspects of life and work, from agentic AI improving productivity to AI-powered gaming, healthcare, and education. https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/generative-ai-trends-
• [New] AI-powered educational artifacts will appear commonplace by 2026, producing individualized learning experiences that demonstrate enhanced results for both teachers and students on a large scale. https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/generative-ai-trends-
• [New] AI in Education and LearningEducation in 2026 will no longer be one-size-fits-all. Medium
• [New] By 2026, AI tools will provide individualised learning experiences that adjust to student needs, pacing, and learning style. Ralabs
• Countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Ireland are especially attractive due to their strong education systems, post-study work opportunities, and diverse academic environments. TechBullion
• In 2026, organizations across every industry, including educational institutions, will face a critical turning point in how they manage data, privacy and technology. Business Record
• For Greater Des Moines, the opportunity in 2026 is to position education as a priority by investing in systems and institutions that help both employers and employees prepare, produce and pivot across decades of career mobility. Business Record

Last updated: 19 January 2026