If you teach in 2026, you have probably heard colleagues mention agentic AI, vibe coding, or AI slop often in the same breath. These terms show up in staff briefings, vendor pitches, and student conversations. Knowing what they mean helps you guide classroom discussions with confidence.
Below is an interactive glossary of 15 buzzwords that matter for educators right now. Filter by theme, check the hype meter, and expand any card for a plain-English definition plus a classroom angle you can use in lessons or policy debates.
How to use this with students: pick three terms from different categories and ask learners to explain each in their own words, then compare with the card definitions. For a safeguarding angle, focus on hallucination, AI slop, and human in the loop.
We will keep updating this list as the language shifts. If there is a term your school keeps hearing, let us know and we may add it in a future revision.
