Research Themes Across the Three National Science Foundation–Funded National Artificial Intelligence Institutes on Education

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

In 2020 and again in 2021, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded a total of eighteen 5 year, $20M National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institutes related to various fields (e.g., agriculture, manufacturing). To date, three of these Institutes are related to AI-Augmented Learning. The Principal Scientists of these three Institutes will each share its accomplishments to date, as well as challenges it faces and planned research during its remaining years. Commonalities and differences across this work-in-progress will be highlighted by the Chair and a Discussant. Major themes in AI and education among the Institutes include AI-based agents that interact with instructors and learners, participatory design with users, a focus on motivation as well as learning, and ethical use of AI.

Sub Unit

• Division C - Learning and Instruction / Division C - Section 3b: Technology-Based Environments

Chair

• Christopher J. Dede, Harvard University

Papers

• National Science Foundation A.I. Institute for Student-A.I. Teaming (iSAT) - William R. Penuel, University of Colorado - Boulder; Sidney K. D'Mello, University of Colorado - Boulder

• National Science Foundation A.I. Institute for Engaged Learning (EngageAI) - James C. Lester, North Carolina State University

• National Science Foundation A.I. Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE) - Ashok Goel, Georgia Institute of Technology

Discussant

• Amy L. Baylor, National Science Foundation