# Future of Learning

### [Language Learning Innovation in Student Modelling](/content/latest-innovations-in-language-learning/index.html)

The Science of Smarter Language Learning For decades, language learning platforms have promised personalization — but rarely delivered it. Vocabulary lists are recycled. Placement tests feel punishing. And revision? A…

*Daniel McCrea*  
*July 14, 2025*

### [The High Cost of “Free” Digital: How Early Giveaways Undermined K‑12 Publishers’ Monetization (and How AI Can Help)](/content/the-high-cost-of-free-digital-how-early-giveaways-undermined-k%e2%80%9112-publishers-monetization-and-how-ai-can-help/index.html)

Introduction For years, educational publishers serving kindergarten through 12th grade (K–12) eagerly bundled digital goodies with their textbooks at no extra charge. From CD‑ROMs packed with interactive lessons to free…

*Daniel McCrea*  
*July 7, 2025*

### [Anticipating a New Generation of AI Learning Products](/content/a-new-generation-of-ai-learning-products/index.html)

While 2023 is the breakthrough year of AI, both in the fundamental science and in the public consciousness, you will see a much bigger on-the-ground impact in 2024 as new…

*Conor O'Sullivan*  
*August 29, 2023*

### [Podcast: evolving edtech and pedagogy in Spain](/content/podcast-evolving-edtech-and-pedagogy-in-spain/index.html)

In our recent podcast from the Future of Schools series, I caught up with Mireia Pi, Head of Pedagogy from AulaPlaneta, the education division of the Spanish publishing and media…

*Conor Flynn*  
*March 6, 2019*

### [How Pobble did it – building an edtech startup](/content/how-pobble-did-it-building-an-edtech-startup/index.html)

I recently spoke with Jon Smith, co-founder and CEO of Pobble, about the edtech entrepreneurs journey: from the initial idea in the classroom through all the challenges of building a…

*Conor Flynn*  
*February 6, 2019*

### [Exploring Student Voice with Dr. Paula Flynn](/content/exploring-student-voice-with-dr-paula-flynn/index.html)

As part of our Future of Schools podcast series, I recently had a fascinating discussion with Dr Paula Flynn, Professor at the School of Inclusive and Special Education, DCU. We…

*Conor Flynn*  
*January 15, 2019*

### [What are Edtech Investors Really Looking For?](/content/edtech-investors-looking-for/index.html)

We interviewed Matthew O’Kane, MD of Nexus Investments, for our latest Future of Schools podcast. He was candid and articulate as he laidbare the features of a good edtech investment.…

*Conor Flynn*  
*December 3, 2018*

### [Can Technology Solve Europe’s Teacher Resourcing Crisis?](/content/can-technology-solve-europes-teacher-resourcing-crisis/index.html)

Large classes, mixed abilities, budget cuts, low pay and language difficulties make teaching demanding and ultimately unattractive. Can technology solve the teaching crisis? The state of play There are 10,000…

*Conor Flynn*  
*November 8, 2018*

### [Does your edtech solution empower teachers? If not, it’s likely to fail](/content/edtech-solution-empower-teachers/index.html)

Almost three years ago my colleague and CEO of Adaptemy Conor O’Sullivan, published a blog that set out to define exactly what teacher empowerment is. It remains by far the…

*Conor Flynn*  
*September 5, 2018*

### [Will Tech Ever Replace Textbooks?](/content/will-tech-ever-replace-textbooks/index.html)

Across the world, teachers use local textbooks in their classrooms. Ostensibly old-fashioned, from an outsider’s perspective, textbooks haven’t evolved significantly in 50 years. It’s difficult to see how they can…

*Conor Flynn*  
*July 23, 2018*