{"id":93121,"date":"2024-10-05T09:25:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T13:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=93121"},"modified":"2024-10-05T09:38:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T13:38:34","slug":"duolingo-introduces-ai-powered-innovations-at-duocon-2024-an-ai-based-reading-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2024\/10\/05\/duolingo-introduces-ai-powered-innovations-at-duocon-2024-an-ai-based-reading-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Duolingo Introduces AI-Powered Innovations at Duocon 2024 + an AI-based reading coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/investors.duolingo.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/duolingo-introduces-ai-powered-innovations-duocon-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Duolingo Introduces AI-Powered Innovations at Duocon 2024<\/strong><\/a> &#8212; from investors.duolingo.com; via Claire Zau<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Duolingo&#8217;s new Video Call feature represents a leap forward in language practice for learners. This AI-powered tool allows Duolingo Max subscribers to engage in spontaneous, realistic conversations with Lily, one of Duolingo\u2019s most popular characters. <strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">The technology behind Video Call is designed to simulate natural dialogue and provides a personalized, interactive practice environment. Even beginner learners can converse in a low-pressure environment because Video Call is designed to adapt to their skill level. By offering learners the opportunity to converse in real-time,<\/span> <\/strong>Video Call builds the confidence needed to communicate effectively in real-world situations. Video Call is available for Duolingo Max subscribers learning English, Spanish, and French.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>And here&#8217;s another AI-based learning item:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/09\/30\/ai-reading-coach-startup-ello-launches-custom-story-creation-feature-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AI reading coach startup Ello now lets kids create their own stories<\/strong><\/a> &#8212; from techcrunch.com by Lauren Forristal; via Claire Zau<\/p>\n<p id=\"speakable-summary\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.ello.com\/\">Ello<\/a>, the AI reading companion that aims to support kids struggling to read, launched a new product on Monday that allows kids to participate in the story-creation process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Called \u201cStorytime,\u201d the new AI-powered feature helps kids generate personalized stories by picking from a selection of settings, characters, and plots. For instance, a story about a hamster named Greg who performed in a talent show in outer space.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93127 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ello-OCt2024-1024x550.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ello-OCt2024-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ello-OCt2024-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ello-OCt2024-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ello-OCt2024.jpg 1054w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duolingo Introduces AI-Powered Innovations at Duocon 2024 &#8212; from investors.duolingo.com; via Claire Zau Duolingo&#8217;s new Video Call feature represents a leap forward in language practice for learners. This AI-powered tool allows Duolingo Max subscribers to engage in spontaneous, realistic conversations with Lily, one of Duolingo\u2019s most popular characters. 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