On the 07.11.2024 at 11:00 a.m., the 29th lecture of the Living Lab lecture series will take place. In this talk, ScaDS.AI scientific researchers Dr. Sandra Hummel, Mana-Teresa Donner, Gitanjali Wadhwa, and Syed Hur Abbas will talk about Situating AI in Personalized Education.

Situating AI in Personalized Education

Artificial intelligence opens up unprecedented possibilities and perspectives in the field of education. The Junior Research Group Situating AI-based Mentoring is developing an AI-driven learning assistant that provides individualized, goal-oriented support, taking into account the diverse needs and life contexts of students. In this presentation, the AI avatar SAM guides the audience through the group’s findings and approaches, demonstrating how AI can serve as a personalized mentor to shape learning processes with flexibility and context sensitivity.

The presentation begins with an overview of key research questions and introduces the technologies employed: Natural Language Processing (NLP) enables content analysis and customization, while Machine Learning (ML), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Neural Networks (NN), and Deep Neural Networks (DNN) provide data-driven adaptations and dynamic interactions. Federated Learning is used to process data in a decentralized and secure manner, ensuring the privacy of learners while allowing for continuous system improvement. Practical examples illustrate how these technologies foster adaptive mentoring and personalized learning paths, supporting skill development, social learning, and student motivation.

Living Lab Lecture Series

The Living Lab Lecture Series gives you an in-depth insight into the many research topics of ScaDS.AI Dresden/Leipzig. From Natural Language Processing to Ethics and Moral Code in AI, a great variety of topics are discussed. You can join our lectures every first thursday of the month or watch them on YouTube afterwards. If you have ideas for topics to discuss in the future, please let our Living Lab team know. We suggest for you to regularly check our event calendar, to never miss out on upcoming lectures or other interesting events organized by or in cooperation with our center.

FAQ

How can I participate in the lecture?

You can reach the permanent room for all lectures here: https://tud.link/i8zf

When will the room become accessible to the audience?

The room will be accessible 5 minutes before the start of the lecture.

Who can participate in the Living Lab activities?

The participation is free for everyone.

Do I need to be familiar with topics such as Big Data and AI to benefit from the lectures?

No! Not at all. One of our goals in the Living Lab lecture series is to familiarize everyone with these topics.

Is there any technical requirements to participate in the lecture?

You just need an up-to-date browser such as Firefox, Google Chrome or Chromium. We would also recommend using headphones for better audio quality.

Should I also turn on my camera/microphone during the lecture?

Not unless you would like to! In general, there is no need to have a camera or microphone to participate in the lecture.

In that case, how can I ask a question and provide feedback?

Alongside joining the discussion with your camera and microphone, there is also the possibility to submit your question and comments as a written comment in the Chat section.

How can I easily get informed about future activities of the Living Lab?

• • Follow us on X: @Sca_DS

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Can I participate with my smartphone?