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Revolutionizing Learning: Microsoft Introduces Free AI-Powered Reading Coach for Students

  • Posted on January 20, 2024
  • Technology
  • By Arijit Dutta
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Microsoft has introduced the "Reading Coach," a free AI-powered tool aimed at enhancing learners' reading skills. Accessible via a Microsoft account, it offers personalized feedback, integrates with popular Learning Management Systems, and introduces expanded features for education platforms, including Teams for Education and Microsoft Reflect.

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Microsoft has taken a significant leap in educational technology with the launch of "Reading Coach," an innovative tool designed to elevate the reading skills of learners. This tool, available for free to users with a Microsoft account, can be accessed either through the web or as a Windows App, ensuring flexibility for users at home or school.

Employing cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), the Reading Coach provides personalized feedback to users, aiding them in improving reading scores and pronunciation. The AI dynamically identifies words frequently misspelled or misunderstood during extended reading sessions. Students actively engage by selecting prompts, altering the storyline as they progress, making learning an interactive and customized experience.

In an effort to assist educators, Microsoft is actively working on seamless integration of Reading Coach into lessons. The integration with popular Learning Management Systems, including Canvas, is underway and expected to be available in late Spring 2024. This step aims to simplify the process for teachers to create Reading Coach practice assignments, ensuring a smooth incorporation of this tool into the education system.

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Microsoft is not stopping at individual learners; they are expanding features for education platforms. Teams for Education and Microsoft Reflect will offer additional functionalities at no extra cost later this year. These features encompass efficient content generation, covering reading passages, comprehension questions, rubrics, and assignment instructions, providing a comprehensive learning experience for both educators and students.

Furthermore, the introduction of the 'Classwork' feature in Teams is structured to help educators efficiently manage their curriculum. This feature organizes various class resources such as assignments, files, links, channels, and class notebook pages, streamlining the educational process. Overall, Microsoft's Reading Coach emerges as a transformative force, reshaping the educational landscape with its innovative and free AI-enhanced learning tool.

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