AI for Education Newsletter

AIEN Issue #3 - Sept. 23rd, 2024

In This Article

  • Google.org Commits Over $25M to Advance AI Education for Students and Teachers

  • Harvard Medical School Integrates Generative AI into Medical Education

  • Generate lifelike AI voices in multiple languages for diverse classroom audio content with ElevenLabs

  • Eightify Summarize YouTube videos quickly and grasp key points without watching the full video

News and Highlights

Google Commits Over $25M to Advance AI Education for Students and Teachers

Google.org has announced more than $25 million in funding to support over 500,000 educators and students across the United States in developing foundational AI skills. The funds will be distributed among five major organizations, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 4-H, aiEDU, CodePath, and STEM From Dance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Google.org has pledged over $25 million to enhance AI education for more than 500,000 U.S. educators and students.

  • The initiative collaborates with five organizations—ISTE, 4-H, aiEDU, CodePath, and STEM From Dance—to develop AI curricula and training.

  • ISTE is introducing GenerationAI to equip educators with AI tools and training, in partnership with groups like NEA and CSTA.

  • 4-H and aiEDU target AI education for rural and Indigenous students; CodePath and STEM From Dance support underserved college students and girls of color.

  • ISTE and 4-H will offer Generative AI for Educators, a free, self-paced course to help teachers effectively use AI tools.

  • This funding is within Google's $75 million AI Opportunity Fund, aiming to provide essential AI skills to over one million Americans

Why it Matters: This substantial investment provides educators with essential resources and training to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices. By equipping teachers with AI competencies, the initiative enhances instructional methods and prepares students for a future where AI plays a pivotal role across various industries.

Noteworthy Reads

Harvard Medical School Integrates Generative AI into Medical Education

Harvard Medical School (HMS) is proactively incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its curriculum to prepare future physicians for an AI-enhanced medical landscape. Initiatives include a mandatory AI course for Health Sciences and Technology (HST) students, the launch of an AI in Medicine (AIM) PhD track, and the Dean’s Innovation Awards supporting AI-driven projects. These efforts aim to equip students with essential AI competencies, ensuring they are adept at utilizing advanced technologies in clinical practice and research.

AI TOOLS TO TRY

ElevenLabs: Instantly generate natural, human-like AI voices in multiple languages, enabling educators to create diverse audio content for their classrooms. Discover ElevenLabs.

Eightify: An AI-driven application that summarizes YouTube videos, allowing educators and students to quickly grasp key points without watching entire videos. Explore Eightify.

MindPal: A platform for building AI agents and multi-agent workflows, assisting educators and schools in automating administrative or repetitive tasks. Visit MindPal.

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