Human-Centred AI and Learning Analytics: Reimagining Reflection in Education
This talk explores innovative strategies for reimagining reflective and learning practices by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Reflective practices are crucial for learning as they foster critical thinking, effective learning strategies, and the easier application of knowledge in different contexts. However, AI and especially recent developments in GenAI, are making us question which skills, knowledge, and learning strategies students need to develop to be relevant in the Age of AI. At the same time, these technologies bring new challenges by pushing the boundaries of assessment integrity and the potential misuse of tools meant to enhance performance but which may not be so easily re-targeted to support reflective and learning experiences. Nonetheless, classic AI and GenAI technologies such as ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL-E, and Midjourney are opening new opportunities to support these educational processes. In this talk, we will delve into state-of-the-art research on integrating AI and learning analytics technologies with human-centered approaches to support educational practices with integrity, balancing both the opportunities and challenges these technologies offer. The talk will provide numerous practical research examples that combine multimodal data analysis, educational data storytelling, and participatory design, demonstrating that AI can augment human capabilities for reflection and learning.
Dr. Roberto Martinez-Maldonado is an Associate Professor of Learning Analytics at the Faculty of Information Technology in Melbourne, Australia. His work advances the understanding of socio-technical issues surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in education, promoting human-centred methodologies to create learning analytics interfaces with integrity. Dr. Martinez-Maldonado augments authentic learning spaces with multimodal, data-intensive computing capabilities for assessing dynamic activities such as teamwork in emergency and clinical scenarios. He also has an ongoing project funded by the Australian Research Council aimed at equipping teachers for the Age of AI. He has served as Program Chair for the International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge and the International Conference of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Additionally, he is a regular Associate Chair of the Learning and Education subcommittee of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems and an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education.