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Abby Sourwine

Abby Sourwine is a staff writer for the Center for Digital Education. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon and worked in local news before joining the e.Republic team. She is currently located in San Diego, California.

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Higher Education
AWS ‘Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance’ Expands to Texas
Texas State University, Houston Community College, Dallas College and Kilgore College will work with government agencies and tech companies to offer students digital skills training, credentials and internships.
August 01, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
Amazon Web Services
Higher Education
AWS Highlights Educators’ Work in Digital Transformation
A dozen educators and five ed-tech companies earned “champion” status from Amazon Web Services, qualifying for spots on the AWS website and support from its experts and other educational leaders.
July 31, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
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Center for Digital Education
Global Ed-Tech Competition Awards $8M for Innovative Ideas
In addition to giving money to 50 companies for educational apps, programs or research, the Tools Competition has a new partnership with OpenAI that rewards one team leveraging artificial intelligence.
July 26, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
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Higher Education
Anthology Adds Generative AI Tools to Blackboard LMS
After a year of offering generative AI tools for lesson planning, the ed-tech software company Anthology unveiled new features for artificial intelligence literacy, student assessment and multimedia creation.
July 24, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
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Higher Education
Virginia Tech Researchers Train Chatbot to Teach Kids Online Safety
Using large language models, and with some adult supervision, the chatbot would coach young people on how to identify and respond to messages from online predators.
July 19, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
An avatar-version of Morehouse College's Dr. Muhsinah Morris stands in a virtual chemistry lab wearing a lab coat and blue gloves.
Higher Education
Morehouse College to Add AI Teaching Assistants This Fall
Building on past work with metaversities, a private historically Black college is building virtual, AI-driven versions of five instructors that will offer tailored help to students beyond the capabilities of a chatbot.
July 11, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
Emory University
Higher Education
Emory University Brings AI Education to the Public With Statewide Tour
Emory faculty are working with the nonprofit Rowen Foundation and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to host free AI training sessions for the general public in 19 locations across Georgia.
July 09, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
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Higher Education
Digital Accessibility Nonprofit Launches First Hub at MSU
With Michigan State University as its first academic hub, Teach Access will consult on digital accessibility curriculums and offer students real-world educational and employment opportunities.
June 25, 2024
 · Abby Sourwine
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