Spotlight Research
UKG Grant Through Reboot Representation Supports Computer Science Education
New funding aims to expand inclusion in teacher preparation. UKG, one of the world’s leading human capital management cloud companies and a Reboot Representation Tech Coalition senior executive member, has granted $200,000 to UF to create a pipeline of opportunities designed to bring more Black, Latina and Native American women into K-12 computer science (CS) education.
Hey Chatbot, tell me how kids can learn about AI
Camp DIALOGS, an NSF-funded project aimed at making artificial intelligence and computer science more accessible, is a joint effort between UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and College of Education and aligns with the university’s integrated approach to AI.
AI mini-symposium showcases UF College of Education’s commitment to the field
As UF moves to become the nation’s first comprehensive AI university, the College of Education is positioning itself as a notable partner in AI research and instruction.
Published Research
Automatically Detecting Confusion and Conflict During Collaborative Learning Using Linguistic, Prosodic, and Facial Cues
Abstract During collaborative learning, confusion and conflict emerge naturally. However, persistent confusion or conflict have the potential to generate frustration and significantly impede learners' performance. Early automatic detection of confusion and conflict...
Through the lens of artificial intelligence: A novel study of spherical video-based virtual reality usage in autism and neurotypical participants
Abstract The current study explores the use of computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) methods for analyzing 360-degree spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) data. The study aimed to explore the potential of AI, computer vision, and machine learning...
Learning experience design (LXD) professional competencies: an exploratory job announcement analysis
Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the competencies of those professionals working in the nascent area of Learning Experience Design (LXD). Following systematic procedures and inspiration from our conceptual framework of LXD that emphasizes knowledge,...