AI-powered chatbots are transforming teaching, learning, and administrative workflows. In the GenAI Maker Session, participants explored how custom AI chatbots can improve engagement, efficiency, and creativity in education.
Key Workshop Takeaways
- Understanding Chatbots in Education – Chatbots are AI-driven tools that can support students and faculty by automating tasks, enhancing learning experiences, and providing real-time feedback.
- Benefits & Challenges – While chatbots can streamline workflows, support tutoring, and assist with administrative tasks, they also require careful design to avoid hallucinations, misinformation, and ethical pitfalls.
- Hands-on Demo – Participants tested existing chatbots like ChatGPT, Poe, and other custom AI tools to assess their usefulness in teaching and learning contexts.
- Creating a Custom Chatbot – Using POE, participants learned best practices for designing tailored chatbots that address specific educational needs.
What’s Next?
For further exploration, session materials are available here: