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09/05/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2024 15:04
How Tech is Strengthening Education
Technology is revolutionizing education, making learning more accessible and engaging. This school year, tech is opening new doors for students, equipping teachers with cutting-edge tools, and helping parents prepare their children. Learn about these latest advancements and how they are strengthening education in this week's Tech At Work.
How Tech is Strengthening Education
Verizon's Innovative Learning HQ provides free tools and content to educators, administrators, and parents focusing on STEM and related skills.
Chegg announced the finalists for its 2024 Global Student Prize, recognizing extraordinary students who are reshaping our world for the better.
Google celebrated 10 years of Google Classroom, its platform to help teachers and improve students' learning.
Ancestry launched its first genetics lesson as a part of its free resource for teachers, Ancestry Classroom. The lesson, made in collaboration with educators, allows students to explore the connection between genetics and genealogy.
Intuit developed Intuit for Education, its free financial literacy program to help students learn valuable skills like building a budget, filing their taxes, and paying for college.
Coursera shared its list of classes from top universities that users can take online this semester at no cost, spanning topics from marketing to cybersecurity.
Amazon is cultivating healthy eating habits and educational opportunities for children in the Washington, D.C., metro region.
Cisco highlighted how kindergarten through twelfth grade students, teachers, and faculty can benefit from AI and how to implement it responsibly.
General Motors spotlighted its summer interns and what they learn from software engineering to business.
Comcast is working with students and families to ensure they have reliable and affordable access to the internet.
Snapchat released new tools and resources for educators working with teens to help teachers keep kids safe online.
New in Tech
Instacart Partners with Montgomery County to Support Hundreds of Families & Combat Childhood Hunger
Instacart has partnered with Montgomery County, Maryland, one of the largest counties in the country, to help develop and launch a first-of-its-kind program leveraging online grocery technology and public funding to fight childhood hunger. The program has helped over 1,000 children from families that earn a little too much to qualify for federal assistance but don't earn enough to consistently afford nutritious food.
Before You Start the Weekend
OpenAI is working with Arizona State University to bring ChatGPT to higher education and enhance learning, creativity, and student outcomes while remaining committed to leading in innovation and responsible use of technology. Watch to learn more.