Dr. Min Sun, a professor of education at the University of Washington, discusses the work of AmplifyLearn.ai, a center focused on harnessing the power of AI to improve teaching and learning. The center conducts scientific research, develops AI-powered education technology, offers training programs, and engages in public dissemination of research. Dr. Sun explains the development of Colleague.ai, a specialized AI assistant for K-12 educators that streamlines tasks such as lesson planning, differentiation, and grading. She emphasizes the importance of thoughtful design and research in AI development and envisions a future where AI transforms teaching and learning, making it more personalized, immersive, and collaborative.

https://education.uw.edu/about/directory/min-sun

https://www.amplifylearn.ai/

Colleague AI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/min-sun-8382aa9b/

Takeaways

AmplifyLearn.ai aims to harness the power of AI to improve the quality and equity of teaching and learning.

Colleague.ai is a specialized AI assistant for K-12 educators that streamlines tasks and enhances teachers' work efficiency.

The development of AI in education requires thoughtful design and research to ensure its effectiveness and impact on student learning.

AI has the potential to transform teaching and learning by personalizing instruction, creating immersive learning environments, and fostering collaboration.

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