Canvas classroom platform is stepping up its AI game thanks to OpenAI

Many educational institutions using the popular ed-tech platform Canvas are about to get a boost in AI features in the coming months. Instructure, the platform’s parent company, has partnered with OpenAI to enhance the learning experience for users with AI technology. Teachers can look forward to AI-powered personalization, feedback, and assessment data, while students will benefit from more personalized learning journeys and interactive assignments with AI. The new “LLM-Enabled Assignment” feature allows teachers to create a classroom chatbot experience for students, promoting responsible and effective use of AI tools within a quality pedagogical framework.

AI in Education

Notable collaborations in the AI education space include Anthropic’s integration of chatbot Claude with Canvas and Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic’s announcement of a free AI academy in partnership with a national teachers’ union. The University of San Francisco School of Law is also pioneering AI integration in its program, signaling a growing trend of AI in education.

Instructure’s Vision

CEO Steve Daly expressed excitement about the partnership with OpenAI, emphasizing the goal of creating a future-ready ecosystem for meaningful learning and student achievement. The collaboration aims to enhance the learning experience and improve student outcomes, marking a significant step forward for the education community.

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