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daniele
21/04/2026

Reimagining Assessment in the Age of AI

Kathryn Conrad / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The explosion of generative AI in education over the past two years has forced universities to confront a fundamental question: what are we, as educators, actually assessing? This is not a question about how to catch students using ChatGPT or whether we should ban AI tools. Rather, it is […]

daniele
22/10/2025

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 […]

daniele
14/07/2025

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” […]

daniele
11/07/2025

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 […]

daniele
06/07/2025

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 […]

daniele
25/04/2025

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 […]

daniele
27/02/2025

New 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 […]

daniele
03/02/2025

Presentable is live!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Presentable website, your new resource for improving presentation skills with the help of AI technology. Developed by the HyTea project and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education, Presentable is here to help you prepare and deliver better presentations. What is Presentable? Presentable is a research software […]

daniele
22/10/2024

HyTea Project Meeting with BMBF: A Day of Insight and Collaboration

On October 22nd, 2024, the HyTea project team gathered on the 12th floor of DIPF for a pivotal meeting with representatives from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The agenda was packed with insightful presentations, discussions, and collaborative planning, all aimed at advancing the project’s goals. The formal proceedings started with a warm […]

daniele
03/06/2024

JTEL workshop: Making Presentable Research

On May 14th, a workshop titled “Making Presentable Research” was held at the JTEL Summer School 2024, led by Stefan Hummel, Nina Mouhammad, Daniele Di Mitri, and Jan Schneider. The session was designed to equip PhD candidates with the skills necessary to effectively communicate their research. The ability to present research clearly and persuasively is […]