MOU with IBM Korea for ‘special cloud-based cognitive computing technology program’
Dankook University and IBM Korea signed an MOU to apply IBM’s cloud development platform, Bluemix, and introduce a special program designed to innovate curriculum and academic systems leveraging cognitive computing.
Dankook University and IBM Korea will cooperate with each other and leverage IBM Bluemix to 1) develop courses for cognitive computing education, 2) conduct challenge programs for students, faculty and the SW-Design Convergence Center, and 3) utilize cognitive computing toenhance administrative efficiency for academic programs.
IBM Bluemix is a platform that provides cognitive computing technology such as IBM’s own AI system Watson, through modules (API) for students and developers alike to use in developing new applications.
Building on the fact that Watson is currently developing and will launch aKorean language version starting next year, Dankook decided to apply the system to education reform tailored to the needs of students. Such cognitive technology will be used for processing basic student information and services with the ultimate goal of later applying more advanced artificial intelligence to support individual students with details on classes by major, designing student schedules and providing career guidance.
In particular, voice services will be supported to allow students to access such services beyond traditional language, time and space constraints. The services will go on to be a part of student-oriented educational reform that offers customized majors for individual students.