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5 Ways AWS Partners Are Shaping the Future of Higher Education at EDUCAUSE 2024

Recent advancements in technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing are reshaping the landscape of higher education and research. Institutions are increasingly leveraging these technologies for data-driven decision-making in administration, development of research infrastructure, and enhancement of learning tools.

At the upcoming EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, scheduled for October 21-24 in San Antonio, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its partners will showcase applications of these technologies to support the future direction of higher education. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with featured partners in the “AWS Partner Theater” at the AWS booth, where discussions will focus on topics including the role of generative AI in education, creation of effective educational infrastructures, improvements in administrative processes, tools for enhancing learning and research experiences, as well as strategies for workload migration to the cloud.

Key Themes in the AWS Partner Theater at EDUCAUSE 2024

1. Generative AI’s Influence on Education

The Generative AI Revolution: Ryan Lufkin, VP of Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, will address how generative AI technologies are changing educational approaches and present AWS’s contributions in this area, along with a showcase of Canvas AI features currently in beta.

Pearson’s AI Initiative: Chris Hess, PhD, from Pearson, will discuss the company’s implementation of generative AI to enhance over a quarter million teaching and learning interactions.

Ethical AI in Education: Robert Levy, VP of Software Engineering at Ellucian, will emphasize the significance of ethical development and security in educational AI.

2. Infrastructure Development for Effective Education

Modernizing Institutions with AWS Generative AI: Shawn Fournier from ERPA will present on how AWS’s generative AI solutions can enhance reliability, security, and accessibility in educational management systems.

AI Tools for Education: Vocareum CEO Sanjay Srivastava will examine their AI offerings that support educators and students through scalable and user-friendly platforms.

Streamlining RFX Workflows: Jason Wicker from Rackspace will explain how the RFX Engine Solution utilizes technologies such as Amazon Bedrock and Retrieval-Augmented Generation to improve proposal processes.

3. Enhancements in Administrative Processes through Generative AI

Collaboration between AWS and Anthology: Leaders from AWS and Anthology will discuss how their partnership utilizes AI to improve enrollment and retention strategies.

Accelerating Admissions: Steve Bond from Quantiphi will detail how Illinois Tech has minimized the admissions decision timeline to one day by using AWS-driven solutions.

Efficient Grading with Learnosity: Jason Lacy from Learnosity will outline how AI enhances grading processes, allowing for quicker feedback on assessments.

4. Advancements in Learning and Research Tools

Generative AI in Research Administration: Deloitte’s Tamara Askew and AWS’s Mary Strain will explore practical uses for generative AI within administrative research structures.

AI Teaching Assistants in Higher Education: Jonathan Fichman from Noodle Factory will share insights on how AI assistants can deliver personalized learning while saving time for instructors.

Interactive Learning with Echo360: Kathryn Stewart from Echo360 will discuss the impact of video and interactive tools on educational outcomes.

5. Workload Migration to the Cloud

Transition from VMware to AWS: Nathan Manning from SHI will offer insights into evolving virtualization strategies following VMware’s acquisition by Broadcom.

Overview of VMware to AWS Migration: Executives from Sierra-Cedar, Garth Carter and Tim Gehrig, will outline migration strategies and the benefits of transitioning VMware environments to AWS.

The AWS Partner Theater at the EDUCAUSE 2024 conference will serve as a platform for attendees to learn from experts at AWS and partner organizations about innovative tools and services designed to meet the evolving needs of higher education institutions.

(Source: AWS Blog)

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