ITS for 21st century learnersAsst.Prof.Dr.Surasak MungsingSchool of Information Technology Sripatum University

Learning Characteristics

Human Tutor

ITS

Online Learning Resources

Intelligent tutoring system (ITS)

• An intelligent tutoring system is a computer system that aims to provide immediate and customized instruction or feedback to learners, usually without intervention from a human teacher.

ITS Components

ITS Concept

Decomposition of the matter

Example of research papers in ITS• THE DESIGN OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT

ADAPT CONTENT LEARNING PATH AND LEARNING TASK ACCORDING TO LEARNER (International e-Learning Conference 2008)

• Design of an Intelligent Tutoring System that Comprises Individual Learning and Collaborative Problem-Solving Modules (Special Issue of the International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management, Vol.15 No. SP3, November, 2007)

• Correlation of Honey & Mumford Learning Styles and Online Learning media preference (International Journal Computer Technology & Applications, Vol 3 (3), 1312-1317, ISSN:2229-6093)

Q&A

Ten Roles for Artificial Intelligence in Education

Asst.Prof.Surasak MungsingSchool of Information Technology

Surasak.mu@spu.ac.th

http://www.teachthought.com/technology/10-roles-for-artificial-intelligence-in-education/

Roles for AI in Education1. Artificial intelligence can automate basic activities in education, like

grading

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While AI may not ever be able to truly replace human grading, it’s getting pretty close. It’s now possible for teachers to automate grading for nearly all kinds of multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank testing and automated grading of student writing may not be far behind. Today, essay-grading software is still in its infancy and not quite up to par, yet it can (and will) improve over the coming years, allowing teachers to focus more on in-class activities and student interaction than grading.

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This kind of custom tailored education could be a machine-assisted solution to helping students at different levels work together in one classroom, with teachers facilitating the learning and offering help and support when needed. Adaptive learning has already had a huge impact on education across the nation (especially through programs like Khan Academy), and as AI advances in the coming decades adaptive programs like these will likely only improve and expand.

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This type of system helps to fill in the gaps in explanation that can occur in courses, and helps to ensure that all students are building the same conceptual foundation. Rather than waiting to hear back from the professor, students get immediate feedback that helps them to understand a concept and remember how to do it correctly the next time around.

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These programs can teach students fundamentals, but so far aren’t ideal for helping students learn high-order thinking and creativity, something that real-world teachers are still required to facilitate. Yet that shouldn’t rule out the possibility of AI tutors being able to do these things in the future. With the rapid pace of technological advancement that has marked the past few decades, advanced tutoring systems may not be a pipe dream.

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These kinds of AI systems allow students to get the support they need and for professors to find areas where they can improve instruction for students who may struggle with the subject matter. AI programs at these schools aren’t just offering advice on individual courses, however. Some are working to develop systems that can help students to choose majors based on areas where they succeed and struggle. While students don’t have to take the advice, it could mark a brave new world of college major selection for future students.

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These kinds of intelligent systems play a big role in how we interact with information in our personal and professional lives, and could just change how we find and use information in schools and academia as well. Over the past few decades, AI-based systems have already radically changed how we interact with information and with newer, more integrated technology, students in the future may have vastly different experiences doing research and looking up facts than the students of today.

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Teachers will supplement AI lessons, assist students who are struggling, and provide human interaction and hands-on experiences for students. In many ways, technology is already driving some of these changes in the classroom, especially in schools that are online or embrace the flipped classroom model.

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Trial and error is a critical part of learning, but for many students, the idea of failing, or even not knowing the answer, is paralyzing. Some simply don’t like being put on the spot in front of their peers or authority figures like a teacher. An intelligent computer system, designed to help students to learn, is a much less daunting way to deal with trial and error. Artificial intelligence could offer students a way to experiment and learn in a relatively judgment-free environment, especially when AI tutors can offer solutions for improvement. In fact, AI is the perfect format for supporting this kind of learning, as AI systems themselves often learn by a trial-and-error method.

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Data mining systems are already playing an integral role in today’s higher-ed landscape, but artificial intelligence could further alter higher education. Initiatives are already underway at some schools to offer students AI-guided training that can ease the transition between college and high school. Who knows but that the college selection process may end up a lot like Amazon or Netflix, with a system that recommends the best schools and programs for student interests.

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Using AI systems, software, and support, students can learn from anywhere in the world at any time, and with these kinds of programs taking the place of certain types of classroom instruction, AI may just replace teachers in some instances (for better or worse). Educational programs powered by AI are already helping students to learn basic skills, but as these programs grow and as developers learn more, they will likely offer students a much wider range of services.

Research Areas: IT in Education

10 Major Technology Trends in Education

• A survey from Project Tomorrow, which CEO Julie Evans revealed at the FETC 2014 conference.

• The 2013 results represent more than 400,000 surveys from 9,000 schools and 2,700 districts across the country. Respondents included 325,279 students, 32,151 teachers and librarians, 39,986 parents, 4,530 district administrators and, new to this year’s survey, 1,346 community members.

By Chris Riedel02/03/14

10 Major Technology Trends in Education1. Personal Access to Mobile Devices

From a survey, 89 percent of high schools students have access to Internet-connected smart phones, while 50 percent of students in grades 3 through 5 have access to the same type of devices. High school student access to tablets tops out at 50 percent and laptops come in at 60 percent. In addition to personal access, the survey found about a third of students have access to a device (typically laptops or tablets) in their school.

2. Internet ConnectivityAn interesting set of statistics showing the ways students

generally connect to the Internet when at home. According to the study, 64 percent of students surveyed identify 3G- or 4G-enabled devices as their primary means of connecting to the Internet, with another 23 percent saying they connect through an Internet-enabled TV or Wii console. By Chris Riedel02/03/14

10 Major Technology Trends in Education3. Use of Video for Classwork and Homework

Video is another tool that has been on the rise in recent years. The researcher noted that 46 percent of teachers are using video in in the classroom.

4. Mobile Devices for SchoolworkAccording to the 2013 results, students are leveraging mobile devices

both to be more efficient in their day-to-day tasks and to transform their own learning processes.

Sixty percent of students are using mobile devices for anytime research, 43 percent for educational games and 40 percent for collaboration with their peers. Thirty-three percent of students surveyed use mobile devices for reminders and alerts related to their academic lives, 24 percent for taking photos of their assignments, and 18 percent for in-class polling.

By Chris Riedel02/03/14

10 Major Technology Trends in Education

5. Using Different Tools for Different TasksEvans admitted, with the proliferation of so many tools, it isn’t

surprising students are designing “best-fit” solutions for their very specific needs. Rather than using one or even a few platforms for various tasks, students are increasingly savvy about taking advantage of the benefits of the tools available.

6. Paying Attention to the Digital FootprintDigital footprint was a new research area for the 2013 survey.

Sixty-four percent of high school students responding admitted to being careful about the things they post online; 39 percent said they advise friends about the content they post, with 32 percent saying they stopped interacting with friends who post inappropriate content online. Finally, 44 percent of high school students said they believe a positive digital profile is an important part of their future.

By Chris Riedel02/03/14

10 Major Technology Trends in Education

7. An increased Interest in Online LearningStudents who have not taken an online course are

increasingly interested in the opportunity, citing a desire to have more control over their learning and believing that they will get more support from an online teacher.

8. Gaming is Growing, and the Gender Gap is Closed

This year’s results showed 60 percent of students using laptops as a gaming device. Cell phones and game consoles tied with 54 percent use, while tablets clocked in at 44 percent.

By Chris Riedel02/03/14

10 Major Technology Trends in Education

9. Social Media in Schools The data for text messaging, networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and chat rooms, it was clear the student expectations for the use of these technologies far outpaced those of administrators, teachers and parents. Administrators scored the highest among the non-student groups represented.10. What Devices Belong in 'The Ultimate School?

Fifty-six percent of students said laptops were most important; 51 percent chose digital readers; and 48 percent selected tablets.

By Chris Riedel02/03/14

Five Research Summaries on IT in Education

1. Overview: Research on IT in Education This paper is designed as background reading for PreK&emdash;12 educators taking IT short courses and workshops.

2. Research on Multimedia in EducationThere is substantial research supporting the effectiveness of information technology-assisted project-based learning (IT-assisted PBL).

3. Research on Internet Use in Education There is emerging research on how the Internet can be an important component of a program that significantly increases student learning.

4. Research on Accelerating and Tracking Student AchievementInformation technology is a powerful aid to the organization and delivery of instruction, and to student assessment.

5. Research on IT and WritingReading and writing are long enduring technologies. More recently, computer technology has added the benefits of word processors, high quality computer graphics, and laser printers to "traditional" reading and writing.

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