The Deep View: AI for good … to the classroom

Posted on June 27, 2025 by michelleclarke2015
AI for Good: Pearson and Google bring AI to the classroom
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Pearson has signed a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to deploy sophisticated AI-powered learning tools in K-12 classrooms. But this isn’t just another education tech deal — it’s part of Pearson’s ambitious strategy to rebuild learning from the ground up using artificial intelligence.
What they’re building: The partnership leverages Google’s Vertex AI Platform, including Gemini AI models and LearnLM — Google’s family of models specifically fine-tuned for learning. The system will deploy “agentic AI-powered study tools” that act as personalized tutors, adapting in real-time to each student’s pace and learning style.
Teachers get data-driven insights through BigQuery, providing comprehensive views of student progress and learning gaps for targeted instruction.
The platform uses Google’s Veo and Imagen technologies to automatically generate educational content, from interactive lessons to visual learning materials.
Integration with Pearson’s existing products, such as Connections Academy virtual schools and GED programs, extends the reach across various learning environments.
The bigger picture: This partnership is part of Pearson’s broader AI strategy that includes similar deals with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. CEO Omar Abbosh says the goal is to “move beyond a one-size-fits-all model to support each student on their unique learning journey.”
Why this matters: Traditional classroom instruction still follows industrial-era models, designed for efficiency rather than individual learning. AI tutors could finally make personalized education scalable, giving every student, regardless of financial status, access to adaptive learning that was previously available only to those who could afford private tutoring. If successful, this represents a fundamental shift from teaching students to learning with them.
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Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.
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