Next-Generation Educational AI Research From Three NSF-Funded National AI Institutes

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded a total of twenty-five 5 year, $20M National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institutes related to various fields. To date, five of these Institutes are focused on AI-Augmented Learning. The Principal Scientists of the three Institutes funded before 2022 will each share their research findings to date, challenges they face, and planned next steps. Commonalities and differences across this work-in-progress will be highlighted by the Chair and a Discussant. Major themes in AI and education among these Institutes include AI-based agents that interact with instructors and learners, participatory design, a focus on motivation as well as learning, ethical use of AI, and modification of initial research plans to include the rapid evolution of generative AI.

Sub Unit

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

Chair

• Christopher J. Dede, Harvard University

Papers

• Insights from Testing the Community Builder AI Partner (CoBi) in Classrooms - Sidney K. D'Mello, University of Colorado - Boulder

• Recent Research from the NSF AI Institute for Engaged Learning (EngageAI) - James C. Lester, North Carolina State University

• Recent Research from the NSF AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE) - Ashok Goel, Georgia Institute of Technology

Discussant

• Amy L. Baylor, National Science Foundation