IBM Announces First IBM Watson Education App for iPad [Video]

IBM today announced the first IBM MobileFirst for iOS education app. The app, IBM Watson Element for Educators, enables a new level of engagement for teachers by providing a holistic view of each student at their fingertips, including data on interests, accomplishments, academic performance, attendance, behaviors and learning activities. As a result, teachers are empowered with data-driven insights to help them address individual needs that can potentially lead to better outcomes throughout student’s K-12 learning experiences.

With increasing demands on educators, teachers need tools that will enable them to better identify the individual needs of all students while designing learning experiences that engage and hold the students' interest as they master the content. This is especially critical given that approximately one third of American students require remedial education when they enter college today, and current college attainment rates are not keeping pace with the country's projected workforce needs. A view of academic and day-to-day updates in real time can help teachers provide personalized support when students need it.

“For decades, IBM has been committed to providing the best capabilities, talent and resources to spur innovation for the system of education and learning for today's students -- our future leaders," said Harriet Green, general manager, IBM Watson Internet of Things, Commerce & Education. "IBM and Apple are launching Watson Element to help teachers gain insights into each student’s skills, preferences and interests to transform personalized learning experiences that are unique to all.”

Take a look at the video below for more details...

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