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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · 22h

AI-ALOE leaders Ashok Goel and Suzanne Carbonaro joined national experts at the Lifetime Learning Symposium to discuss how lifelong education is evolving in the age of AI.

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · 8d

Join us for an AI-ALOE webinar featuring Kristy Singletary and Sean Strickland, who will share how tools like Jill Watson and SMART are transforming teaching and learning in Georgia’s technical colleges.

Wednesday, October 8 at 12:00pm ET
Register here: aialoe.org/webinar-ai-a...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · 14d

Today’s AI-ALOE webinar featured Xiaoming Zhai of the University of Georgia on AI for Next Generation Science Education. A thoughtful discussion on the future of AI in K-12 science classrooms. aialoe.org/ai-for-next-...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for the AI-ALOE Virtual Research Showcase, a digital celebration of educational AI through creativity, innovation, and community! Learn more and RSVP: aialoe.org/ai-aloe-virt...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · 21d

AI-ALOE is proud to share that EAB member Mairéad Pratschke has been selected as a plenary speaker at UNESCO’s 2025 International Conference on Digitalization in Lifelong Learning in Shanghai.
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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · 28d

The newest edition of the AI-ALOE Spotlight is out! This issue highlights the people, research, and innovations driving AI in education.

Catch up on the latest news, achievements, and community updates here: mailchi.mp/cec9e1906564...

#AIinEducation #AIResearch #EdTech

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · 29d

AI-ALOE recently hosted its 2025 Mini Retreat, bringing together more than 40 colleagues for presentations and discussions on projects.
The retreat fostered collaboration across teams, advanced shared design guidelines for AI agents, and set the stage for the future. aialoe.org/ai-aloe-host...

AI-ALOE Hosts Mini Retreat to Advance Research and Collaboration - National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us for our upcoming AI-ALOE Webinar: AI for Next Generation Science Education with Xiaoming Zhai, exploring how AI can transform assessment and instruction aligned with the NGSS.

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 28

TCSG has joined the Jobs for the Future AI Transformation Pioneer Lab community of practice.
AI-ALOE member Jacob Dallas-Main will represent TCSG in this national initiative, which explores how AI can transform teaching, learning, and workforce development.
Read more: aialoe.org/tcsg-joins-a...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to AI-ALOE student researcher Yoojin Bae for being selected to participate in the Workshop on Multimodal Multiparty Learning Analytics (MMLA) at EDM 2025 in Palermo, Italy!

Read more: aialoe.org/ai-aloe-rese...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 22

At UPCEA SOLAR 2025, AI-ALOE’s Sandeep Kakar shared how Jill Watson, our virtual teaching assistant, is transforming online learning.
Courses with Jill Watson see: Higher completion rates, better grades, more critical thinking.
Read more: aialoe.org/ai-aloes-san...
#EdTech #AI

AI-ALOE's Sandeep Kakar Showcases Jill Watson at UPCEA SOLAR 25 - National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 21

Karan Taneja presented MuDoC, a Multimodal Document-grounded Conversational AI system designed to enhance learning through both text and visuals, at the 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Read the full article here: aialoe.org/karan-taneja...
#STEM

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 20

Rahul Dass recently presented Ivy, the intelligent AI coach, at the UPCEA SOLAR 25 conference.
Ivy combines knowledge-based AI with generative AI to provide real time, personalized guidance within online courses.
Read more here: aialoe.org/ai-aloes-rah...
#AI #Reskilling #Upskilling #AIinEducation

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 19

This July, AI-ALOE’s Min Kyu Kim was invited to Seoul National University to deliver two special talks on the future of AI in education.

Read more about his talks and insights here: aialoe.org/min-kyu-kim-...
#AI #Education #AIinEducation

Min Kyu Kim Shares Insights on AI in Education at Seoul National University - National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 13

AI-ALOE Director Ashok Goel closed out UPCEA’s SOLAR 25 conference in Portland with a conversation alongside UPCEA Senior Fellow Ray Schroeder.

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Photo courtesy of Julie Uranis, Ph.D.

#SOLAR25 #AIinEducation #UPCEASOLAR #DigitalLearning #EdTechInnovation

Ashok Goel Highlights AI Innovations at UPCEA’s SOLAR 25 Conference - National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 11

In his keynote at Dolby Laboratories’ Tech Summit, Ashok Goel shared how AI-ALOE innovations are transforming online learning for adult learners—boosting engagement, deepening skills, and fostering connection.
Watch how AI-ALOE is turning disruption into opportunity: aialoe.org/ai-aloe-dire...

AI-ALOE Director Ashok Goel Outlines Vision for Using AI to Reskill Adult Learners - National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Aug 7

From cybersecurity to AI to Scottish heavy athletics, meet Sean Strickland, an educator, consultant, mentor, and all-around systems thinker.

Check out Sean’s story and learn how he's shaping the future of tech education, one secure system at a time: aialoe.org/ai-aloe-memb...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Jul 30

Meet Sanaz Ahmadzadeh Siyahrood, graduate research assistant with AI-ALOE. Sanaz's research explores the integration of generative AI tools in computational design pedagogy.
Read more about her journey and responsibilities in our latest feature: aialoe.org/ai-aloe-memb...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · May 20

Barbara Oakley, AI-ALOE External Advisory Board member, has been elected a Fellow of the AAAS, a high honor in the scientific community.
Oakley is internationally known for her work in STEM education and neuroscience.

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AI-ALOE EAB Member Barbara Oakley Honored By The American Association for the Advancement of Science - National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · May 19

Last week, the AI-ALOE Institute hosted its annual EAB meeting at Georgia Tech’s Coda Building, bringing together more than 30 team members and over 20 speakers to share the Institute’s progress in its fourth year.
Read the full recap here: aialoe.org/ai-aloe-host...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · May 16

AI-ALOE is hosting its External Advisory Board today at Georgia Tech for an in-person review of recent research and progress.

The morning focused on the institute’s key areas: impact on learning, interactive design, data architecture, and theories of learning and AI.
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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · May 7

Our spring 2025 newsletter has just been released. We highlight our recent news and events, collaboration and outreach activities, and the incredible work of our team members, Peter Shea, Albena Asenova-Belal, Yoojin Bae, and Emma Green.
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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Apr 10

Duri Long recently presented a compelling webinar on “Designing an Ecosystem of Resources to Foster AI Literacy,” highlighting her research on making AI education accessible and engaging for varying audiences—from middle schoolers to journalists. aialoe.org/designing-an...

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Apr 8

Meet Cherie L., Research Scientist in Georgia Tech's DILab and part of the AI-ALOE initiative. With a background in sociology and computer science, Cherie bridges human-centered design and cutting-edge AI research. aialoe.org/ai-aloe-memb...

#HigherEducation #AIinEducation #StudentSuccess

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AI-ALOE @ai-aloe.bsky.social · Mar 31

AI is shaping our daily lives, making AI literacy more important than ever. Join this AI-ALOE Webinar as Duri Long explores innovative strategies for fostering public understanding of AI, from interactive museum exhibits to web-based learning tools.
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