Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, turning classrooms into dynamic, personalized learning environments that foster engagement and empower students with innovative tools for success. EHL's AI Learning Assistant exemplifies this by providing 24/7 personalized support to enhance engagement, independent study, and learning outcomes.
AI Learning Assistant: Revolutionizing Personalized, 24/7 Learning Support
The AI Learning Assistant, powered by ChatGPT, is an innovative, course-specific tool designed to elevate student learning through personalized, on-demand academic support. Functioning as a 24/7 smart tutor, it responds to course-related queries, reinforces pedagogical strategies such as retrieval practice, and adapts to individual learning needs. Accessible via desktop or the ChatGPT app on smartphones, the assistant offers flexible learning opportunities. By integrating course-specific content and instructions, it enhances independent study, ensures alignment with the curriculum, and supports diverse learning styles. Initially piloted in a small class setting, this pioneering approach has demonstrated its potential to improve student outcomes and deliver instant, impactful feedback.
Presented by René-Ojas Woltering , PhD
Objective: Enhance student engagement and foster independent study through the provision of personalized, round-the-clock AI-powered support.
Context: Launched at EHL during the Spring 2024 term, the AI Learning Assistant was introduced in courses emphasizing theoretical content and foundational quantitative problems.
Duration: Piloted for one semester to evaluate its effectiveness within a controlled class setting.
Applicability: Designed to support student learning across all class sizes, this tool is particularly valuable for enhancing independent study in both large-scale lectures and smaller, focused courses.
Behind the Innovation: Insights from the Educator
Student Feedback & Survey Results
“Very good, thank you for it”
“Great to review misunderstandings on course material”
"The AI tool was a brilliant idea, and it should be integrated as part of learning material in this day and age. Thank you Professor Woltering for that great initiative."
"I am extremely happy to have had the support of the AI learning assistant. Combined to Professor Woltering’s great teaching style, the assistant allowed me to actively recollect topics discussed in class and dive deeper on my own time."
Feasibility Analysis, Development & Negotiations class:
Usage: Most students used the AI assistant weekly (71%), with daily use reported by 14%.
Effectiveness: All students found it helpful; 86% rated it as "extremely" or "very" helpful. Clear explanations were consistently provided, with 86% affirming it did so always or most of the time. The assistant effectively encouraged deeper learning for all students.
Impact on Learning: The assistant significantly aided students in brainstorming ideas (86%), market analysis (43%), and feasibility analysis (43%). If removed, 57% of students would somewhat miss it but manage without it, while 29% would feel significantly disadvantaged.
Future Use: 86% of students saw definite value in using specialized AI tools professionally, and an equal percentage strongly supported broader implementation across more courses at EHL.
Financial and Banking Markets class:
Usage: Majority engaged daily (30%) or weekly (45%) with the AI assistant.
Effectiveness: The AI was considered "extremely" or "very" helpful by 65% of students. Clear explanations were consistently provided for 80% of respondents. Additionally, 75% reported the assistant frequently encouraged deeper learning through useful follow-up questions.
Impact on Learning: It was particularly helpful for brainstorming (70%), interpreting results (65%), and analyzing data (45%). If removed, 60% would somewhat miss it but manage without it, while 20% would feel significantly disadvantaged.
Future Use: A strong majority (70%) saw definite value in specialized AI tools for professional scenarios, and equally, 70% strongly supported its expanded use across more courses at EHL.