New publications at the ECEL conference 2025
Two new publications from our team expanding the Presentable (www.presentable.info) ecosystem! First, led by the brilliant Nina Mouhammad, “From Nervous to Noteworthy: Evaluating SPEAKS, an Educational Software for Speech Content” explores the message composition component of Presentable. SPEAKS serves as a crucial pillar that distinguishes the platform from previous research on presentation training systems. Full paper available (Open […]
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Teachers’ involvement with AI Tutors
There is growing interest in how artificial intelligence can work alongside humans, rather than simply replacing them. This is particularly relevant for education. We often hear about “human-AI partnership” “, augmentation”, or “hybrid intelligence”. These terms refer to the fact that, while early visions of AI tutors often imagined them as “teachers in a box” […]
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Can ChatGPT be used as an AI Tutor?
With the hype surrounding Generative AI, the general belief is that large language models can also serve as comprehensive “intelligent tutors”. For example, ChatGPT or similar models can be used “out of the box” to support students in setting goals, completing assignments and becoming more knowledgeable in specific topics. The reality shows us differently. General-purpose […]
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Talk at the CALRG of the Open University
In this talk, I give an overview of “Presentable” (https://presentable.info), an AI-driven system that enhances presentation skills through automated feedback. Presentable guides users in creating and rehearsing presentations, offering immediate corrective feedback on voice and body language. This system exemplifies how multimodal data and intelligent algorithms can provide retrospective feedback and intelligent support. The talk was […]
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New Pub: On-Your Marks, Ready? Exploring the User Experience of a VR Application for Runners
Do you wish to be a better runner and ready to get going? Becoming a better runner is more than just choosing the right pair of running shoes and increasing your physical ability to perform a successful run. You also need to be mentally prepared to increase your running productivity. Here is where Virtual Reality […]
Continue ReadingNew Pub: Impact of Artificial Intelligence Based Systems to Improve Mathematics Achievement in Rural Schools
Poor mathematics achievement, especially in rural areas, remains a persistent challenge. Schools in rural areas often struggle to attract and retain highly qualified mathematics teachers, and the teacher shortage across the United States further amplifies this issue. Numerous studies indicate that AI-based systems can enhance mathematics achievement and improve test scores on both standardized and […]
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