Transforming Student Writing with AI and Voice Technology
Ecree, a member of the AWS EdStart program, was founded by a group of educators who recognized that traditional writing instruction methods were inadequate. With teachers overwhelmed by their workloads, students often miss out on the essential feedback they need to enhance their writing skills. The team at Ecree aimed to bridge this gap by creating an innovative, rules-based tool that evaluates student writing similarly to a highly trained professor, available on-demand. Utilizing cloud technologies such as machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and voice technology, Ecree is making strides in improving student writing capabilities.
Accelerating AI and ML Adoption for Public Sector Partners
By Michael Thompson
August 25, 2020
In Announcements, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Solutions, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its associated technologies, including machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), are revolutionizing the operations of government agencies, ultimately enhancing citizen services. AWS Partner Network members have been collaborating with AWS to expedite the development of solutions utilizing AI for public sector clients. To further support this effort, AWS has launched the AI and ML Rapid Adoption Assistance Initiative, aimed at assisting partners in adopting these transformative technologies.
Delivering Learning Opportunities with Pearson’s Cloud Solutions
By Jessica Lee
August 25, 2020
In Alexa, Customer Solutions, EdTech, Education, Higher Education, K12, Public Sector
Pearson is providing flexible, digital learning materials and opportunities for students worldwide through AWS cloud services. As a leading global education provider, Pearson harnessed the cloud to facilitate the distribution of content on a global scale, support agile and accessible solutions, and drive its digital transformation. With offerings like Revel and Pearson eText, the company ensures that students and instructors have access to interactive, multimedia-rich digital textbooks and assessment tools. Leveraging AWS has enabled Pearson to innovate rapidly and expand its reach to learners around the globe.
Harnessing Cloud Power for Cancer Treatment
By Olivia Martinez and John Smith
August 24, 2020
In Amazon Comprehend Medical, Amazon RDS, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Solutions, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector
Cancer Commons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting patients in finding optimal personalized treatment options. Executive Director Olivia Martinez explains how the robust AWS compute infrastructure, along with services like Amazon Comprehend Medical, empowers healthcare professionals and patients to tap into the vast knowledge of leading medical institutions.
Tackling Societal Challenges via AWS Cloud Innovation Centers
By Ben Johnson
August 21, 2020
In Education, Government, Healthcare, Public Sector, State or Local Government
AWS Cloud Innovation Centers (CICs) are focused on addressing pressing societal issues faced by the public sector. These public-private partnerships, which involve a public sector organization—such as a university or local government—collaborating with AWS, pave the way for accelerated innovation. During the recent CIC challenges, participants worked on solutions related to Alzheimer’s, enhancing citizen services, and responding to coronaviruses, all while providing students with invaluable learning experiences. Solutions developed in CICs are made open source to benefit the broader community.
AWS DigiGov: Virtual Learning for Government Professionals
By Christina Williams and David Brown
August 20, 2020
In Announcements, Education, Government, Public Sector
Originally launched in 2018 as a two-day in-person cloud education initiative for government officials, AWS has transitioned AWS DigiGov into a virtual format. This two-day program is centered on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam curriculum. Through lectures, cloud-based learning, and practical labs, participants from federal, provincial, and municipal governments gain insights into cloud usage within their environments, facilitating the removal of barriers to cloud technology.
Emerging Trends in Advanced Research Computing
By Tara Madhyastha, Ph.D.
August 20, 2020
In Education, Higher Education, Public Sector, Research, Thought Leadership
The field of research computing has evolved significantly since the days of 1960s mainframes. During the recent Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing (PEARC) conference, I identified four key trends that highlight the ongoing transformation in this domain.
Setting Up Remote Work and Learning with AWS Cloud Champion
By Nader Nanjiani
August 19, 2020
In Amazon AppStream 2.0, Amazon Connect, Amazon WorkSpaces, Announcements, Customer Solutions, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector
For community organizations, government bodies, and educational institutions aiming to facilitate a distributed workforce or student body, AWS has created a dedicated online virtual booth to showcase various remote work, learning, and call center use cases for the public sector. Engage with the AWS Cloud Champion: Virtual Workplace Interactive Challenge to discover how to connect your remote employees, constituents, or students using AWS.
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