The 2nd AI4EDU project meeting held on June 27-28, 2023, took place at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden. This meeting aimed to review progress on the pedagogical and technical frameworks, application development, and pilot testing methodologies.
The first day began with detailed discussions on defining pedagogical and technical specifications for both the conversational AI assistant for students and teachers. Further sessions focused on data acquisition, AI subsystems like question generation and grading, and the design of the teacher dashboard. The day concluded with evaluations of usability, technology acceptance, and methodologies to assess the educational impact of the tools.
On the second day, the team revisited insights from the first day and expanded on strategies for dissemination and outreach activities. Sessions highlighted good practices and policy recommendations for AI integration into education, ensuring alignment with ethical and data protection standards. Updates to project management, quality assurance, and risk management plans were discussed, followed by outlining the work plan for months 7-12. The meeting concluded with a recap of next steps, ensuring clarity on upcoming milestones and responsibilities for all partners.
