AI Research to Focus on Academic and Social-Emotional Growth

The University of Montreal and Classcraft are teaming up to research how artificial intelligence plays a role in the classroom setting.

  • By Sara Friedman
  • 05/07/19

With more teachers experiment on how to use artificial intelligence to enhance the learning experience, University of Montreal professor Thierry Karsenti is working with Classcraft to study how artificial intelligence learning experiences can impact student outcomes. Classcraft’s focus is helping educators drive student engagement through the use of video games that blend students’ psychical and virtual learning.

The research conducted by Karsenti and Classcraft will seek to determine how students respond to the use of AI when it comes to their academic growth and social emotional learning opportunities. The team also wants to determine best practices for the responsible application of AI when it comes to equity, student privacy and strengthening the capabilities for teachers to personal student learning experiences.

“Very few projects related to education and artificial intelligence have been conducted and definitely not enough in elementary and high schools,” said Karsenti, who is the university’s Canada research chair on information on communication technologies. “This research could help teachers, principals, and even parents by providing them with consistent educational recommendations that can positively impact students’ academic motivation and even increase their success at school.”

More information about Classcraft can be found here.

About the Author

Sara Friedman is a reporter/producer for Campus Technology, THE Journal and STEAM Universe covering education policy and a wide range of other public-sector IT topics.

Friedman is a graduate of Ithaca College, where she studied journalism, politics and international communications.

Friedman can be contacted at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @SaraEFriedman.

Click here for previous articles by Friedman.


Featured

  • Indianapolis Public Schools Adopt DreamBox Math

    Thanks to a new partnership with Discovery Education, all Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) K–8 students and teachers will gain access to DreamBox Math, which blends curriculum and continuous formative assessments that adapt to student needs to boost achievement.

  • The First Steps of Establishing Your Cloud Security Strategy

    In this guide, we'll identify some first steps you can take to establish your cloud security strategy. We'll do so by discussing the cloud security impact of individual, concrete actions featured within the CIS Critical Security Controls® (CIS Controls®) and the CIS Benchmarks™.

  • Google Brings Gemini AI to Teens in the Classroom

    Google is making its Gemini large language model available for free for students ages 13 and up in the United States (age minimums vary by country), via Google Workspace for Education accounts.

  • A top-down view of a person walking through a maze with walls made of glowing blue Wi-Fi symbols on dark pathways

    Navigating New E-Rate Rules for WiFi Hotspots

    Beginning in funding year 2025, WiFi hotspots will be eligible for E-rate Category One discounts. Here's what you need to know about your school's eligibility, funding caps, tracking requirements, and more.