Enhancing Educational Paradigms with Large Language Models: From Teacher to Study Assistants in Personalized LearningShow others and affiliations
2024 (English)In: EDULEARN24 Proceedings: 16th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies 1-3 July, 2024, Palma, Spain / [ed] Luis Gómez Chova; Chelo González Martínez; Joanna Lees, IATED Academy , 2024, p. 1295-1303Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
This paper investigates the application of large language models (LLMs) in the educational field, specifically focusing on roles like "Teacher Assistant" and "Study Assistant" to enhance personalized and adaptive learning. The significance of integrating AI in educational frameworks is underscored, given the shift towards AI-powered educational tools. The methodology of this research is structured and multifaceted, examining the dynamics between prompt engineering, methodological approaches, and LLM outputs with the help of indexed documents. The study bifurcates its approach into prompt structuring and advanced prompt engineering techniques. Initial investigations revolve around persona and template prompts to evaluate their individual and collective effects on LLM outputs. Advanced techniques, including few-shot and chain-of-thought prompting, are analyzed for their potential to elevate the quality and specificity of LLM responses. The "Study Assistant" aspect of the study involves applying these techniques to educational content across disciplines such as biology, mathematics, and physics. Findings from this research are poised to contribute significantly to the evolution of AI in education, offering insights into the variables that enhance LLM performance. This paper not only enriches the academic discourse on LLMs but also provides actionable insights for the development of sophisticated AI-based educational tools. As the educational landscape continues to evolve, this research underscores the imperative for continuous exploration and refinement in the application of AI to fully realize its benefits in education.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
IATED Academy , 2024. p. 1295-1303
Keywords [en]
Teacher assistant, Student assistant, Large language model, AI4Education
National Category
Pedagogy Computer Systems
Research subject
Machine Learning; Education
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-108936DOI: 10.21125/edulearn.2024.0435OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-108936DiVA, id: diva2:1892001
Conference
16th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN24), Palma, Spain, July 1-3, 2024
Projects
AI4EDU
Funder
European Commission, 101087451
Note
ISBN for host publication: 978-84-09-62938-1
2024-08-242024-08-242024-08-29Bibliographically approved