AWS Public Sector Blog
Tag: BCIT
Voice Assistant Technology: Alexa in the Sim Lab
The use of robot mannequins to simulate human behavior has become an integral part of nursing education. As these simulations become more realistic, technicians and educators are challenged with creating environments that support student and nurse decision-making capacities in mid- to high-fidelity scenarios.
Canadian Customers Showcase Artificial Intelligence Innovation
Our Canadian customers came together to showcase their latest artificial intelligence (AI) applications using machine learning (ML) on AWS. At Amazon, we’ve been investing in machine learning technology for over 20 years. Our mission is to put machine learning in the hands of every developer and data scientist.
Five Key Trends for Education in Canada
Since the launch of the AWS Canada (Central) Region in December 2016, Canadian educational institutions have been using the AWS Cloud to help facilitate teaching and learning, launch student analytics initiatives, and manage IT operations. From data center migration to workforce development, primary schools and universities have been focused on five key trends: Data residency […]
Industry, Teaching, and Jobs: How One Instructor Keeps Learning to Prepare Students for Cloud Careers
To fuel the pipeline of technologists entering the workforce, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), one of Canada’s largest post-secondary polytechnics, is constantly looking for ways to bring innovative technology to their students. Whether it is equipping students with cloud computing resources through AWS Educate or partnering with technology companies to understand the skills […]