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It’s no secret that voice-enabled technology is taking off in the domestic sphere, but how is this increasingly robust technology impacting education? To find out, we talked to Marissa Mierow, who leads Alexa Education at Amazon, delivering innovative experiences for both students and developers focused on education technology.

Marissa's passion for education came early in her career when she was producing "edutainment" CD-ROM products for The Learning Company. It grew as she moved to Microsoft, working on various products that touched consumers' lives both in and out of the education sector, including MSN, Encarta and Xbox.

Now, in her role at Amazon, Marissa explains here how the Alexa Education team is creating a connection between school and home by giving students, parents, teachers and administrators a convenient way to access school-related information and content through the power of voice.

EdSurge: Why have we seen such rapid growth in the adoption of voice-enabled devices like the Amazon Echo?

Mierow: Every day we hear stories from customers about how much they love the convenience Alexa brings to their lives—it makes music easier, smart home easier, homes safer. It offers companionship for some and greater accessibility for those with disabilities. And as the world gets more connected, we think about how we can add value—how we can continue to make life more convenient, more productive for customers, while reducing friction and complexity.

Read the full article about voice-enabled technology in higher education by Liana Gamber-Thompson at EdSurge.