Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service is partnering with ACTNext to help high school students through the ACT test process at home.
ACT Test Prep With Alexa
ACTNext Partnering With Amazon
Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service is partnering with ACTNext to help high school students through the ACT test process at home and receive test prep coaching through ACT Academy, ACT’s free online learning tool and test practice program.
ACTNext, ACT’s innovation research arm, is introducing an ACT skill for Alexa, which will be available on all Alexa-enabled devices including Amazon Echo.
“The skill will feature a voice-based AI-assistant, bringing information about the ACT test and personalized guidance to students and parents directly into the comfort of their homes in sync with the digitalized world they are used to,” said Dr. Alina von Davier, ACT senior vice president for ACTNext. “We are very excited to bring this innovative new service to Alexa.”
Students can conversationally learn more about why, when, where and how to prep for the ACT test by asking Alexa.
Before registering for the ACT, students may ask Alexa what the test measures, when and where they may take it, and how much it costs.
Following registration, Alexa will be able to remind them of pertinent information such as their test date and location, photo upload deadlines, what to bring on test day, acceptable calculators and test taking tips.
The skill will connect to ACT Academy, ACT’s free online personalized learning tool and test practice program designed to help students prepare for success on the ACT and in college and career.
Students can use Alexa to enhance their ACT Academy experience which can help maximize study time, make personalized recommendations to brush up on weak academic areas and increase their core academic knowledge.
The ACT skill will be available through Alexa later this year.
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