Starring Hippocratic AI, O'Reilly and Snorble: ETIH rolls out the biggest education technology news stories of the week
As the new school year gets underway, we hope everything is going smoothly for both teachers and students alike. The team here at ETIH wishes you all the best as you settle into the new academic year, and we’re excited to keep bringing you the latest updates and innovations in the edtech world.
From cutting-edge tools to new approaches in education, we’ve gathered this week’s top stories to keep you informed and inspired as you continue shaping the future of learning.
Here are the top stories from the past seven days that you need to know about:
Sophos report highlights rising ransomware recovery costs in education sector
The latest report from cybersecurity company Sophos reveals the growing financial and operational strain ransomware is placing on educational institutions.
The “State of Ransomware in Education 2024” report found that while ransomware attacks on schools and universities have dropped slightly, recovery costs have soared, leaving institutions with higher financial burdens.
Chester Wisniewski, Field CTO at Sophos, remarked:
“Unfortunately, schools, universities and other educational institutions are targets that are beholden to municipalities, communities and the students themselves, which inherently creates high pressure situations if they are hit and destabilised by ransomware."
Hippocratic AI and Adtalem collaborate to launch AI and healthcare training curriculum
Hippocratic AI, a company focused on building the first safety-oriented Large Language Model for healthcare, has partnered with Adtalem Global Education to develop a specialised curriculum to train clinicians on the use of AI in healthcare, equipping professionals with the necessary skills to evaluate, utilise, and supervise AI tools in clinical settings.
Karen Cox, President of Chamberlain University, commented:
"This partnership is critical in advancing the use of leading technology as it helps to enhance outcomes both academically and in patient care."
Reading Horizons unveils new K-3 Discovery Product Suite for foundational reading success
Reading Horizons has announced the release of the Reading Horizons Discovery Product Suite, a K-3 literacy curriculum designed to improve foundational reading skills for young students.
Trisha Thomas, President of Reading Horizons, highlighted the importance of making literacy education accessible to all:
“This suite, built on our evidence-based method, makes the science of reading accessible for students of all backgrounds and easier for teachers to implement in any classroom setting."
O'Reilly introduces AI Academy to equip workforce with GenAI Skills
O'Reilly, a technology and business learning resource provider, has introduced its AI Academy, a platform designed to provide comprehensive GenAI training for workforces.
The new offering includes access to various learning resources, such as books, live events, and on-demand courses, to help organisations upskill employees and improve their use of GenAI tools.
Laura Baldwin , President of O’Reilly, commented:
“New tools leveraging GenAI are coming into the market every day to support teams from marketing and sales to finance and HR, all focused on helping to improve productivity. But to reap the full benefits of GenAI, everyone in your organisation needs to be proficient with the technology, including less-technical teams.”
Jeroen Hendriks joins Snorble’s Global Advisory Board to support expansion and AI plans
Snorble, an educational technology company, has announced the appointment of Jeroen Hendriks to its Global Advisory Board.
Mike Rizkalla, CEO and Co-Founder of Snorble, commented:
“Jeroen brings a wealth of knowledge and an international perspective that is crucial as we scale our operations globally. His expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and his passionate commitment to using technology for the betterment of society perfectly matches Snorble’s mission."
FICO expands Educational Analytics Challenge to more HBCUs to promote diversity in Data Science
FICO has announced the expansion of its Educational Analytics Challenge for the 2024-2025 academic year, broadening the programme to include more Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The initiative aims to provide students with practical experience in data science, with this year’s focus on financial fraud detection.
Dr Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer at FICO, highlighted the importance of diverse perspectives in the development of responsible AI and data science:
"Diverse viewpoints and voices are necessary to develop any AI that is unbiased. FICO is doing something to address that need and working directly with students at HBCUs to encourage a more diverse future of data scientists."
PSG invests in edtech firms Verity IQ and Campus Ivy to enhance student lifecycle and financial aid solutions
Growth equity firm PSG has announced its latest investments in education technology companies Verity IQ and Campus Ivy.
These investments aim to enhance the companies' products and services, which educational institutions use to improve operational efficiency and student experience. The specific financial details of the deals have not been disclosed.
