Starring Duolingo, University of Manchester, AI and more: ETIH rolls out the biggest education technology news stories of the week
This week marks our final ETIH weekly round-up of 2024, featuring some of the most notable edtech stories.
From Duolingo’s playful collaboration with Netflix's Squid Game to the University of Manchester’s commitment to AI skills development, here are the top stories shaping the future of education and technology:
Duolingo Owl joins Netflix’s Squid Game guards to make you ‘learn Korean or else’
Duolingo is turning up the pressure—and the fun—with a new partnership that merges language learning and high-stakes drama.
In collaboration with Netflix, the language-learning app has launched the “Learn Korean or Else” campaign just in time for Squid Game Season 2, which premieres on December 26, 2024.
Wall Street English introduces 24/7 AI chatbot to streamline learning support
Wall Street English has introduced an AI-powered chatbot to provide 24/7 support for students across its global network.
The development is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to enhance its hybrid learning model by integrating technology into language education.
University of Manchester launches Data & AI Academy with Multiverse to develop staff skills
The University of Manchester in the UK has partnered with Multiverse to launch a Data & AI Academy, aimed at upskilling 70 professional services staff in digital and AI skills.
Robert Williams, Apprenticeships Program Manager at The University of Manchester, stated:
“This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting staff development and highlights the vital role apprenticeships play in driving personal and professional growth across our institution.”
Panorama Education names Seth Johnson as Chief Client Officer to develop K-12 support
Panorama Education, an education technology company providing a platform for schools to address academic success, attendance, behavior, and life skills development, has appointed Seth Johnson as Chief Client Officer.
In this role, Johnson will lead the client-facing teams, including customer onboarding, success, support, and professional development for K-12 schools and districts nationwide.
University of Nottingham partners with Explorance to improve student feedback analysis with AI
The University of Nottingham has adopted Explorance’s AI-powered MLY tool to improve the analysis of free-text comments in its student surveys.
The goal is to extract greater value from student feedback and enhance the university's approach to improving the student experience.
HopSkipDrive appoints Sandra Dainora Petersen to lead product strategy and innovation
HopSkipDrive, a technology company addressing complex transportation challenges, has appointed Sandra Dainora Petersen as its new Senior Vice President of Product.
HopSkipDrive CEO and Co-founder Joanna McFarland said:
“Sandra’s exceptional ability to harness technology in solving complex operational challenges, combined with her proven track record of building delightful user experiences, makes her the perfect leader to drive our product innovation forward.”
