Some say video games are a chief reason boys and young men are struggling. Others say games serve an important role in teens’ lives. What do you think?
Stamps
Do you ever pay attention to the little rectangles that adorn our mail? Have you ever collected them?
Weekly Student News Quiz: National Guard, Taylor Swift, Comets
Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed this past week. Do you know what it shows? At the bottom of this quiz, you’ll find the answer.
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Making Coursera learning more accessible worldwide through an app in ChatGPT
By Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera
I’m excited to share that Coursera is launching an app in ChatGPT, announced today at OpenAI’s DevDay. This partnership marks the first time an online learning platform has been made available as an app on ChatGPT — making trusted, world-class educational content even more accessible than before.
Every week, more than 800 million people use ChatGPT, and one of the most common use cases is learning. Now, these users will be able to access relevant Coursera videos and information in ChatGPT conversations, making educational content more discoverable and turning everyday chats into dynamic, interactive learning experiences.
Coursera’s new app in ChatGPT, built on OpenAI’s Apps SDK, will bring high-quality courses from the world’s top educators into the flow of questions and practice, helping learners move from curiosity to credentials faster and with greater confidence.
To access the Coursera app in ChatGPT:
- Users can start a ChatGPT message with “Coursera”, like “Coursera, can I learn data analytics?”
- ChatGPT can also suggest the Coursera app when it recognizes that Coursera content may be useful to the conversation.
- For example, if you’re talking about learning a particular skill, ChatGPT can surface the Coursera app as a suggestion so you can watch a lesson to learn more.
By putting trusted, verified learning into the hands of hundreds of millions of people, we can help them gain the skills they need to pursue economic opportunity and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
“ChatGPT is quickly becoming one of the go-to tools for people who want to learn something new. But the most powerful learning experiences happen when human expertise and AI work together. By bringing the expertise of world-class educators and institutions within Coursera into ChatGPT, learners can more easily find trusted content, build job-ready skills, move their careers forward, and unlock new opportunities.” – Leah Belsky, VP of Education at OpenAI
Coursera and OpenAI have a shared commitment to expanding access to education and ensuring AI is used to bridge — not widen — the opportunity gap. We’ll continue to work together to explore new ways AI can make learning more personal, interactive, and scalable — so that wherever you are, and whatever your starting point, you can build the right skills to grow your career and open doors to opportunity.
We’re proud to be the first online learning platform partner — and one of the initial launch partners overall — in OpenAI’s new generation of apps in ChatGPT, and we’re excited about the possibilities this unlocks for learners, educators, and employers everywhere.
Learn more about our app in the OpenAI blog and explore Coursera on ChatGPT starting today.
Teach Triangular Numbers With Steven Strogatz and The New York Times
Invite students to uncover how a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain.
Welcoming Anthony Salcito as Coursera’s New General Manager, Enterprise
By Greg Hart, Coursera CEO
I’m excited to announce that Anthony Salcito has joined Coursera as our new General Manager, Enterprise, starting today.
Anthony is a recognized leader in global education transformation. He brings decades of experience helping organizations harness technology to improve learning outcomes and build skills for the modern workforce. Most recently, Anthony served as Chief Institution Business Officer at Nerdy (Varsity Tutors), where he supported educators and institutions with innovative tutoring and enrichment solutions. Before that, during more than two decades at Microsoft, he served as Vice President of Worldwide Education, pioneering global initiatives including Live@EDU (Office 365), Partners in Learning, Microsoft Innovative Educator program, and Showcase Schools.
Beyond his executive roles, Anthony has also been engaged with the broader education ecosystem, serving on the boards of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Western Governors University, and Teach.org. He currently co-chairs the board of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.
At Coursera, Anthony will lead our Enterprise business — partnering with companies, campuses, and governments worldwide to help employees, students, and citizens master the right skills needed to succeed amid rapid technological change. He will also play a key role in bringing Skills Tracks — our newly launched, data-backed learning solution that guides learners from foundational knowledge to expert proficiency through verified skill paths — to more customers, helping them close skill gaps faster.
We’re delighted to welcome Anthony to the Coursera leadership team and look forward to the impact his experience and vision will have as we strengthen our Enterprise offering and deliver content and product innovations to our customers at an even faster pace.
What Animal Would You Like to Learn More About?
Jane Goodall, the renowned primate expert who died last week, spent her life studying chimpanzees. Is there a species you have always wanted to know more about?
Word of the Day: turgid
This word has appeared in 22 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Eye on You
What do you think this image is communicating?
