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LLM-based Multimodal Feedback Produces Equivalent Learning and Better Student Perceptions than Educator Feedback
Chloe Qianhui Zhao, Jie Cao, Jionghao Lin +1
Providing timely, targeted, and multimodal feedback helps students quickly correct errors, build deep understanding and stay motivated, yet making it at scale remains a challenge.…
Leveraging Large Language Models for Identifying Knowledge Components
Canwen Wang, Jionghao Lin, Kenneth R. Koedinger
Knowledge Components (KCs) are foundational to adaptive learning systems, but their manual identification by domain experts is a significant bottleneck. While Large Language Models…
Generative AI alone may not be enough: Evaluating AI Support for Learning Mathematical Proof
Eason Chen, Sophia Judicke, Kayla Beigh +16
We evaluate the effectiveness of LLM-Tutor, a large language model (LLM)-powered tutoring system that combines an AI-based proof-review tutor for real-time feedback on proof-writin…
Comparing RAG and GraphRAG for Page-Level Retrieval Question Answering on a Math Textbook
Eason Chen, Chuangji Li, Eric Li +3
Large language models (LLMs) show promise as educational aids but often lack alignment with specific course materials. We investigate Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Graph…
AI Knows Best? The Paradox of Expertise, AI-Reliance, and Performance in Educational Tutoring Decision-Making Tasks
Eason Chen, Jeffrey Li, Scarlett Huang +4
We present an empirical study of how both experienced tutors and non-tutors judge the correctness of tutor praise responses under different Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted in…
Leveraging LLMs to Assess Tutor Moves in Real-Life Dialogues: A Feasibility Study
Danielle R. Thomas, Conrad Borchers, Jionghao Lin +6
Tutoring improves student achievement, but identifying and studying what tutoring actions are most associated with student learning at scale based on audio transcriptions is an ope…
Automatic Large Language Models Creation of Interactive Learning Lessons
Jionghao Lin, Jiarui Rao, Yiyang Zhao +6
We explore the automatic generation of interactive, scenario-based lessons designed to train novice human tutors who teach middle school mathematics online. Employing prompt engine…
Starting Seatwork Earlier as a Valid Measure of Student Engagement
Ashish Gurung, Jionghao Lin, Zhongtian Huang +4
Prior work has developed a range of automated measures ("detectors") of student self-regulation and engagement from student log data. These measures have been successfully used to…
VTutor for High-Impact Tutoring at Scale: Managing Engagement and Real-Time Multi-Screen Monitoring with P2P Connections
Eason Chen, Xinyi Tang, Aprille Xi +5
Hybrid tutoring, where a human tutor supports multiple students in learning with educational technology, is an increasingly common application to deliver high-impact tutoring at sc…
From First Draft to Final Insight: A Multi-Agent Approach for Feedback Generation
Jie Cao, Chloe Qianhui Zhao, Xian Chen +4
Producing large volumes of high-quality, timely feedback poses significant challenges to instructors. To address this issue, automation technologies-particularly Large Language Mod…
SlideItRight: Using AI to Find Relevant Slides and Provide Feedback for Open-Ended Questions
Chloe Qianhui Zhao, Jie Cao, Eason Chen +2
Feedback is important in supporting student learning. While various automated feedback systems have been implemented to make the feedback scalable, many existing solutions only foc…
Toward Automated Qualitative Analysis: Leveraging Large Language Models for Tutoring Dialogue Evaluation
Megan Gu, Chloe Qianhui Zhao, Claire Liu +4
Our study introduces an automated system leveraging large language models (LLMs) to assess the effectiveness of five key tutoring strategies: 1. giving effective praise, 2. reactin…
VTutor: An Open-Source SDK for Generative AI-Powered Animated Pedagogical Agents with Multi-Media Output
Eason Chen, Chenyu Lin, Xinyi Tang +4
The rapid evolution of large language models (LLMs) has transformed human-computer interaction (HCI), but the interaction with LLMs is currently mainly focused on text-based intera…
Augmenting Human-Annotated Training Data with Large Language Model Generation and Distillation in Open-Response Assessment
Conrad Borchers, Danielle R. Thomas, Jionghao Lin +2
Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4o can help automate text classification tasks at low cost and scale. However, there are major concerns about the validity and reliability of…
Improving Automated Feedback Systems for Tutor Training in Low-Resource Scenarios through Data Augmentation
Chentianye Xu, Jionghao Lin, Tongshuang Wu +2
Tutoring is an effective instructional method for enhancing student learning, yet its success relies on the skill and experience of the tutors. This reliance presents challenges fo…
Combining Large Language Models with Tutoring System Intelligence: A Case Study in Caregiver Homework Support
Devika Venugopalan, Ziwen Yan, Conrad Borchers +2
Caregivers (i.e., parents and members of a child's caring community) are underappreciated stakeholders in learning analytics. Although caregiver involvement can enhance student aca…
Do Tutors Learn from Equity Training and Can Generative AI Assess It?
Danielle R. Thomas, Conrad Borchers, Sanjit Kakarla +5
Equity is a core concern of learning analytics. However, applications that teach and assess equity skills, particularly at scale are lacking, often due to barriers in evaluating la…
Does Multiple Choice Have a Future in the Age of Generative AI? A Posttest-only RCT
Danielle R. Thomas, Conrad Borchers, Sanjit Kakarla +5
The role of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as effective learning tools has been debated in past research. While MCQs are widely used due to their ease in grading, open response q…
A Systematic Review on Prompt Engineering in Large Language Models for K-12 STEM Education
Eason Chen, Danyang Wang, Luyi Xu +3
Large language models (LLMs) have the potential to enhance K-12 STEM education by improving both teaching and learning processes. While previous studies have shown promising result…
Data Augmentation for Sparse Multidimensional Learning Performance Data Using Generative AI
Liang Zhang, Jionghao Lin, John Sabatini +6
Learning performance data describe correct and incorrect answers or problem-solving attempts in adaptive learning, such as in intelligent tutoring systems (ITSs). Learning performa…
Generative Adversarial Networks for Imputing Sparse Learning Performance
Liang Zhang, Mohammed Yeasin, Jionghao Lin +2
Learning performance data, such as correct or incorrect responses to questions in Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs) is crucial for tracking and assessing the learners' progress a…
GPTutor: Great Personalized Tutor with Large Language Models for Personalized Learning Content Generation
Eason Chen, Jia-En Lee, Jionghao Lin +1
We developed GPTutor, a pioneering web application designed to revolutionize personalized learning by leveraging the capabilities of Generative AI at scale. GPTutor adapts educatio…
SPL: A Socratic Playground for Learning Powered by Large Language Model
Liang Zhang, Jionghao Lin, Ziyi Kuang +2
Dialogue-based Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs) have significantly advanced adaptive and personalized learning by automating sophisticated human tutoring strategies within inter…
How Can I Get It Right? Using GPT to Rephrase Incorrect Trainee Responses
Jionghao Lin, Zifei Han, Danielle R. Thomas +4
One-on-one tutoring is widely acknowledged as an effective instructional method, conditioned on qualified tutors. However, the high demand for qualified tutors remains a challenge,…