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EdTech firm to deploy "human-in-the-loop" assessment for handwritten student work

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 642 views
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EdTech firm Stylus secured a UK government contract to deploy AI that assesses handwritten student work, aiming to reduce teacher grading workloads.

The UK Department for Education (DfE) awarded a contract to Stylus, an education technology company, to deploy AI tools for assessing handwritten student work. The deal is part of a £1 million "AI Tools for Education" program funded by Innovate UK, signaling a shift from pilot projects to operational procurement in the public sector.

Bridging Analog and Digital

The contract focuses on a specific technical challenge: digitization and assessment of physical paper. * Handwriting Recognition: Stylus utilizes AI to read and interpret handwritten essays and assignments, a task that has historically baffled automated systems. * Teacher Workload: The tool …

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