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Claude Can Now Connect to Learning Apps Like Canvas, Panopto and Wiley
Anthropic has announced a significant update to Claude for Education, allowing the chatbot to seamlessly integrate with popular learning platforms. As of today, students and educators can connect Claude to Canvas, Panopto, and Wiley, enhancing its capabilities and accessibility.
The new integration enables Claude to access an extensive range of materials, including lecture transcripts, peer-reviewed journals, and more. This feature is made possible by the protocol provided by Panopto and Wiley, specifically their MCP servers. For those unfamiliar with MCP, it’s a technology released by Anthropic last fall, designed to simplify connections between AI models and third-party systems.
Notably, OpenAI has also begun supporting this technology, demonstrating the industry-wide recognition of its importance. As part of this update, students will be able to utilize Claude directly within their Canvas courses without needing to switch platforms, thanks to Canvas’ Learning Tools Interoperability feature.
It’s essential to note that student conversations with Claude remain private and are not used for training future AI models. This commitment to privacy ensures a safe and secure learning environment for all users.
In addition to these upgrades, Anthropic is taking its partnership with universities and colleges globally to the next level by launching Claude Builder Clubs. This initiative aims to empower students to organize hackathons, workshops, and demo nights focused on Claude and AI innovation. The company invites students to apply today to start their own club this fall, enabling them to develop innovative projects that combine AI technology with academic endeavors.
The possibilities are endless, from creating an app to aid colleagues in studying and learning to developing the next groundbreaking startup. With Claude’s expanded capabilities and these new partnerships, we can expect significant advancements in AI-powered education and innovation.
Source: www.engadget.com
