Introduction
The "Edubots: CustomGPT Hackathon for Teachers" is an innovative event designed to bridge the gap between education and technology. This hackathon brings together educators, programmers, and AI experts to collaboratively create educational bots tailored to enhance teaching and learning experiences. By empowering teachers with the skills and tools to integrate AI into their classrooms, this event aims to revolutionize traditional teaching methods and foster a more interactive, engaging, and effective learning environment for students.
This hackathon will be a highlight of the Dny pro AI Festival, set to take place in October, where participants will explore various approaches to incorporating AI into education, from quick, hands-on projects to more complex developments that could evolve into startups.
Target Group
- Primary: K-12 Teachers and Educators
- Secondary: Educational Institutions, Programmers, AI Experts, and Students
Problems Addressed
- Lack of Student Engagement: Traditional teaching methods often fail to engage students, leading to passive learning and reduced motivation.
- Limited Access to Technology: Many teachers lack the resources or knowledge to effectively integrate AI and other technologies into their teaching.
- One-Size-Fits-All Approach: Standardized teaching methods do not cater to the diverse learning styles and needs of individual students.
- Teacher Workload: Teachers are often overburdened with administrative tasks, leaving less time for personalized instruction and student interaction.
Unique Features of the Hackathon
- Collaborative Creation: Teachers work side by side with programmers and AI experts to design and build custom educational bots that address specific classroom challenges.
- Hands-On Learning: The event includes an intensive 3-hour build session, teacher training workshops, and a startup incubation program, allowing participants to choose the level of involvement that best suits their needs.
- Startup Potential: For those interested in scaling their ideas, the hackathon offers a startup incubation program, providing technical and business guidance, as well as potential connections to venture capital.
- Real-World Impact: By collaborating with educational experts and analyzing current challenges in the Czech education system, the hackathon ensures that the projects developed are relevant and have a meaningful impact on teaching and learning.
Examples of Potential Outcome Projects
- Interactive Lesson Bot
- Description: A bot that helps teachers create interactive lessons with embedded quizzes, videos, and real-time feedback. It can adapt to different learning styles, providing personalized content for students.
- Outcome: Increased student engagement and improved comprehension through interactive and tailored lessons.
- Homework Helper Bot
- Description: A bot designed to assist students with their homework by providing hints, explanations, and feedback on assignments. It can also track student progress and notify teachers of common difficulties.
- Outcome: Enhanced student performance and reduced teacher workload by automating routine feedback tasks.
- Real-World Application Bot
- Description: A bot that connects classroom concepts to real-world scenarios and careers. It provides students with examples of how what they’re learning applies to various industries and job roles.
- Outcome: Increased student motivation by demonstrating the relevance of their studies to future careers.
- Personalized Learning Path Bot
- Description: A bot that creates individualized learning paths for students based on their strengths, weaknesses, and interests. It adjusts the difficulty of content and provides additional resources as needed.
- Outcome: Improved student outcomes through personalized learning experiences that cater to individual needs.
- Teacher’s Assistant Bot
- Description: A bot that helps teachers with administrative tasks, such as grading, attendance tracking, and scheduling. It can also suggest personalized teaching strategies based on student data.
- Outcome: Reduced teacher burnout and more time for personalized student interaction.
