Chatbots in Education: Crafting Custom Solutions for Classroom Challenges
January 15, 2025
EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
IT Leaders
This workshop will guide educators through the process of designing and implementing chatbots tailored to address specific educational challenges. Participants will engage in interactive, hands-on activities to create chatbots that foster human-centered connections and provide actionable solutions to their unique educational needs. From improving student engagement to facilitating administrative tasks, this session will cover a broad spectrum of applications, encouraging educators to think creatively and strategically about integrating AI in their teaching practices. Learning Objectives: Understanding Chatbot Technology: Gain a foundational understanding of how chatbots function and the technologies that power them, including natural language processing and machine learning. Problem Identification and Solution Design: Learn to identify specific educational challenges that can be addressed with chatbots, and brainstorm potential solutions. Chatbot Development Basics: Receive hands-on training in basic chatbot development, using user-friendly platforms that do not require prior coding experience. Customization and Personalization: Explore ways to customize chatbots to fit different classroom environments and meet diverse educational needs. Implementation Strategies: Discuss strategies for implementing chatbots in educational settings, ensuring they are effective and user-friendly. Evaluation and Adaptation: Learn methods for evaluating chatbot effectiveness and making iterative improvements based on user feedback.
Speakers
Session Type
Leadership Round Tables (60 minutes)
Topic
Computer Science (coding/computational thinking)
Level
PK-12
Curriculum Area
Information Technology