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title: Blog | Jessica Smagler
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# Insights on Teaching and Learning with AI

Explore how AI-powered instruction is shaping teaching and learning in higher education. The Kyron Learning blog shares practical insights, research informed perspectives, and real examples of how educators use AI to guide thinking, support students, and improve learning outcomes.

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## [Whitepaper: Can AI Improve Learning? Evidence from a Randomized Study of Kyron’s AI-Powered Instructional Experience](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/whitepaper-can-ai-improve-learning-evidence-from-a-randomized-study-of-kyrons-ai-powered-instructional-experience)

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 Jul 31, 2026

As AI becomes increasingly common in higher education, institutions face an important question: does...

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## [Beyond the Hype: Measuring the Real Effectiveness of AI Learning Tools](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/beyond-the-hype-measuring-the-real-effectiveness-of-ai-learning-tools)

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 Jun 25, 2026

Proving that students are learning - especially in new and innovative programs - is harder than it s...

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## [Motivation and Engagement in the Mathematics Classroom with Kyron Learning](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/motivation-and-engagement-in-the-mathematics-classroom-with-kyron-learning)

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 Mar 20, 2026

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[Collaborative Classrooms](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/tag/collaborative-classrooms)

## [Valuing Multilingual Learners: Creating Equitable Learning Environments](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/valuing-multilingual-learners-creating-equitable-learning-environments)

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 May 14, 2025

I had the educational background - a bachelor's in math and a master's in secondary ed. I was “prepa...

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[Collaborative Classrooms](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/tag/collaborative-classrooms)

## [Co-Design Research: A Collaborative Approach to Innovation](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/valuing-multilingual-learners-creating-equitable-learning-environments-0)

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 May 14, 2025

Consider a study aimed at improving support services for first-generation college students at a larg...

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[The Educator's Toolkit](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/tag/the-educators-toolkit)

## [Empowering Instructors: Scaling Talent and Building Confidence with Kyron Learning](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/empowering-instructors-scaling-talent-and-building-confidence-with-kyron-learning)

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 Jan 9, 2024

It is easy to be skeptical about AI. Especially when it comes to young learners. Will it teach thing...

[Read more](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/empowering-instructors-scaling-talent-and-building-confidence-with-kyron-learning)

### Posts by Tag

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- [Company News & Updates (5)](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/tag/company-news-updates)
- [Collaborative Classrooms (4)](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/tag/collaborative-classrooms)
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- [Transforming Education: Collaboration in EdTech (4)](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/tag/transforming-education-collaboration-in-edtech)
- [Creator Stories (1)](https://blog.kyronlearning.com/tag/creator-stories)

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