College Professors

can respond to students 24 hours a day.

The newest digital learning tools are helping students and professors work smarter in the classroom. One professor at Georgia Tech deployed Jill Watson, the world’s “first AI teaching assistant,” to join 30 human teaching assistants in answering questions and providing guidance to nearly 1,000 graduate students. Available at any hour of the day, Jill was so good that students couldn’t tell the difference between her counsel and that of human counterparts. Students also will be able to ask questions and engage in dialogue about courses with Pearson’s new digital learning products, just as they would their professors. Instructors will receive real-time insights on student progress, allowing them to better manage courses and flag students who need additional help.