Full report
FULL REPORT | Guidelines for supporting foundation/bridging ākonga to evaluate and utilise Gen AI to improve writing and reading
Authors | Dr Selena Chan, Tricia Lewis, Rory Collins, Christine Beker, Jo, Fox, Robyn Peterson, Dr Amit Sarkar, Chris Lotter and Alex Stewart.
ISBN Online | 978-1-98-856255-1
ISBN Print | 978-1-98-856256-8
This report presents the rationale, research processes, findings and details for the development of an AI chatbot to support the attainment of academic writing skills by bridging and foundation ākonga.
The perspectives of foundation/bridging ākonga and their kaiako, have been drawn on to inform the parameters for the design of a bespoke chatbot which will provide feedback on ākonga writing, but not provide them with ‘finished’ answers.
Gen AI provides many opportunities, when used appropriately, for supporting bridging/foundation ākonga and their kaiako. We see this project as a start towards informing how Gen AI can be utilised to underpin the shift towards more ako and ākonga-centred learning.
The report is organised into 4 distinct parts. Each summarises and discusses on a project phase.
This research project aims to better understand the specific challenges, impacts, and potentials of utilising Gen AI to support the learning of reading and writing or beginning te reo Māori for Aotearoa foundation and bridging ākonga.
Co-funded by
Ako Aotearoa’s
Ako Aotearoa Research and Innovation Agenda (AARIA)
Partnered with
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