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[statement] Artificial Intelligence is creating impressive teaching avatars, but also ethical dilemmas #AI #Avatar

Sandra and I did a short statement about „Artificial Intelligence is creating impressive teaching avatars, but also ethical dilemmas„, which was published on the European University Association website.

Abstract:
AI avatars are opening new possibilities for teaching and learning, for example in multilingual online courses. But as universities experiment with these technologies, we must urgently address the ethical, pedagogical and institutional implications of ‘avatarised’ educators.

[full article @ ResearchGate]
[full article @ Website]

Reference: Ebner, M., Schön, S. (2025). Artificial Intelligence is creating impressive teaching avatars, but also ethical dilemmas. Expert Voices. European University Association. [website]

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[publication] Synthetic Educators: Analyzing AI-Driven Avatars in Digital Learning Environments #AIinEducation #tugraz

This is an impactful contributions, methodological rigor, and exceptional novelty in the research field of AI in education.

Our publication „Synthetic Educators: Analyzing AI-Driven Avatars in Digital Learning Environments“ at this year’s HCII conference is published.

Abstract:
Videos can be used in a variety of ways in learning environments today. With advances in generative AI technologies, tools such as HeyGen and ElevenLabs make it easy to create synthetic teachers, promising efficiency and accessibility. This study investigates the impact of AI-generated teaching video avatars on learners‘ emotional responses. A mixed-method approach was adopted, in which 55 participants were shown AI-generated videos and videos with real instructors. Emotional engagement was measured using FaceReader Online, along with quiz questions and follow-up interviews to gauge knowledge retention and perceptions of this educational technology. Results indicate that AI avatars effectively convey content and weakly elicit better recall rates and positive emotional responses comparable to those of real instructors. However, concerns were raised about emotional authenticity and engagement, highlighting the need for improved avatar design. The study concludes with a discussion of the potential and limitations of AI avatars and argues for their thoughtful integration to improve educational equity and learning outcomes.

[full article @ publisher’s homepage]
[draft @ researchgate]

Reference: Struger, P., Brünner, B., Ebner, M. (2025). Synthetic Educators: Analyzing AI-Driven Avatars in Digital Learning Environments. In: Smith, B.K., Borge, M. (eds) Learning and Collaboration Technologies. HCII 2025. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 15807. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93567-1_13

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[news] TU Graz startet „prompting.schule“ #AIinEducation

This is an impactful contributions, methodological rigor, and exceptional novelty in the research field of AI in education.

Danke für einen kurzen Newsartikel über unsere promting.schule, die schön kurz die wesentliche Idee beschreibt:

„Neben einem grundlegenden Verständnis von generativer KI wollen wir den Nutzer*innen vor allem vermitteln, wie sie gut und effektiv prompten“, sagt Benedikt Brünner vom Institut Human Centred Computing der TU Graz, der an innovativen Lehrformaten rund um KI forscht.

Alles natürlich offen und frei zugänglich: [Link zur prompting-Schule]
Viel Spaß beim Mitmachen und wir freuen uns natürlich über Feedback bzw. wenn jemand selbst einen „Kurs“ zur Verfügung stellen möchte für eine bestimmte Zielgruppe, bitte gerne melden.

Achja, hier natürlich der Link zum Newsartikel auf der TU Graz Homepage.

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[publication] Chatbots in Education: A Systematic Rapid Literature Review #AIinEdu #tugraz #research

Our contribution to this year’s SITE conference in Orlando titled „Chatbots in Education: A Systematic Rapid Literature Review“ is published.

Abstract:
This review explores the role of chatbots in education through a detailed literature review of 60 records. As chatbots become increasingly embedded in students‘ daily lives, their presence in primary, secondary, and tertiary education is expanding rapidly. By analyzing the selected papers, this review highlights both the opportunities and challenges faced by educators and students when using chatbots. The findings indicate that the integration of AI in education offers significant potential but requires careful consideration. In particular, the study emphasizes the need for improved teacher and student training, updated policies, and effective assessments to maintain academic integrity and enhance learning outcomes.

[publication @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Gregorac, A., Brünner, B. & Ebner, M. (2025). Chatbots in Education: A Systematic Rapid Literature Review. In Proceedings of SITE 2025 (pp. 588-593). Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 24, 2025 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225579/.

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[publication] Selbstlernphasen mit KI Chatbots – kann das gelingen? #tugraz #AI

Benedikt und ich haben eine kurze Zusammenfassung über die derzeit laufenden Forschungsarbeiten für das fnma magazin verfasst mit dem Titel „Selbstlernphasen mit KI Chatbots – kann das gelingen?„

Zusammenfassung:
Unsere Hochschule ist ein Ort der Vielfalt und Heterogenität. Bezüglich der Diversität beim Vorwissen unserer Studienanfänger:innen spielen Individualisierung und gezielte Förderung eine wichtige Rolle. In diesem Beitrag geben wir Einblick in die Implementierung eines generativen KI (genKI) Chatbots für Studienanfänger:innen im Fachbereich Informatik an der TU Graz.

[Artikel @ ResearchGate]
[fnma magazin 01/2025]

Referenz: Brünner, B., Ebner, M. (2025) Selbstlernphasen mit KI Chatbots – kann das gelingen? fnma magazin 01/2025. S. 11-13. https://www.fnma.at/content/download/3179/20735?version=3

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[publication] The Synergy of Educational Technologies and Self-regulated Learning: A Systematic Scoping Literature Review #tugraz #research

We wrote an article titled „The Synergy of Educational Technologies and Self-regulated Learning: A Systematic Scoping Literature Review“ that strongly focused on self-regulation in learning. Read more here at the ed-tech.at-Blog.

Abstract:
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology necessitates addressing the topic of self-regulated learning (SRL) given its potential for personalized learning experiences. Educational Technologies (EdTech) have the capacity to facilitate SRL within educational contexts, particularly in remote learning scenarios. This study explores the interplay between EdTech and SRL, highlighting their synergistic relationship. Through a systematic scoping literature review following the methodology of Peters et al., evidence from 328 records in the Scopus database was synthesized, with an analysis of 112 reports meeting the inclusion criteria published between January 2015 and February 2024. Zimmerman’s cyclical phases model emerged as the predominant SRL framework in connection with EdTech. Additionally, the identified EdTechs were categorized into eleven clusters based on shared characteristics and mapped onto Zimmerman’s SRL model to create an EdTech-SRL-Synergy-Map. Recommendations are made for future research, particularly in the secondary education sector, and the significance of SRL practices in an educational landscape permeated by AI is emphasized.

[Full article @ book’s homepage]
[draft @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Brünner, B., Burgsteiner, H., Schön, S., Ebner, M. (2025). The Synergy of Educational Technologies and Self-regulated Learning: A Systematic Scoping Literature Review. In: Auer, M.E., Rüütmann, T. (eds) Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility. ICL 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 1261. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-85649-5_30

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[publication] Examining IT Infrastructures for Learning and Teaching in the European University Alliance Unite! #UNITE! #tugraz

Together with my colleagues, we contributed to the EUNIS 2024 conference in Athen with a publication about „Examining IT Infrastructures for Learning and Teaching in the European University Alliance Unite!„

Abstract: In the digital era, European University Alliances like „Unite!“ work to reshape tertiary education by bridging nine prominent universities to champion regional integration, technology transfer, and quality science and engineering education. This paper delineates the methodologies used to harmonize varied IT infrastructures visualizations and descriptions across partner institutions, fostering knowledge sharing and facilitating standardized IT landscape comparisons. The absence of a general universal approach in representing teaching-related IT systems in higher education propelled the development of a unique, synchronized representation methodology. The paper offers a look at TU Graz’s digital infrastructure as an illustrative example. Through iterative collaboration, the alliance will develop a comprehensive IT infrastructure report, aiming to serve as a valuable blueprint for other educational entities.

[publication @ EasyChair]
[publication @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Ebner, M., Schön, S., Alcober, J., Bertonasco, R., Herczak-Ciara, A., Hoppe, C., Langevin, E., Gasplmayr, K., Reignier-Tayar, N., Martikainen, J., Laurent, R., Leitner, P., Petersson, J., Silva, F. M. D., Steitz, K., Taraghi, B., & Wuerz, A. (2025). Examining IT Infrastructures for Learning and Teaching in the European University Alliance Unite! In R. Vogl, L. Desnos, J.-F. Desnos, S. Bolis, L. Merakos, G. Ferrell, E. Tsili, & M. Roumeliotis (Hrsg.), Proceedings of EUNIS 2024 annual congress in Athens (Band 105, S. 276-283). (EPiC Series in Computing). EasyChair Ltd. https://doi.org/10.29007/6n28

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[interview] Using AI-Generated Instructor Video for Multilingual Content in MOOCs #tugraz #edtech

Benedikt gave an interview about „Using AI-Generated Instructor Video for Multilingual Content in MOOCs“ to the „Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education“ and introduced our recent research on AI-genereated videos:

Benedikt Brünner is a member of the e-education team at TU Graz, and facilitates the production of avatars, assets, audio and video. As part of his PhD project he has conducted initial survey research to gauge students’ reactions to AI avatars. While most students found the avatars to be authentic and natural, they still preferred real human teachers over AI avatars. However, many students indicated that they would not have realized that the videos were AI-generated, which shows the increasing sophistication of the technology.
In the interview, Benedikt Brünner discusses the potential of generative AI for creating educational videos.

[Link to the interview]

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[publication] Didaktik und Praxis der Maker Education #makereducation

Für die Ausgabe Pädagogik 10/24 wurden wir angefragt für einen kurzen Beitrag zu „Didaktik und Praxis der Maker Education„

Abstract:
Die Maker Education eröffnet neue Lernmöglichkeiten und vielfältige Potenziale. Dabei muss es nicht immer gleich der neu eingerichtete, voll ausgestattete Makerspace sein, in dem die Schüler*innen projektorientiert und fächerverbindend arbeiten.

[Link zum Originalartikel]
[Draft @ ResearchGate]

Zitation: Hannah Bunke-Emden, Kristin Narr, Sandra Schön, Didaktik und Praxis der Maker Education (21.10.2024), Pädagogik 10/24. Beltz Verlagsgruppe, 69 469 Weinheim, ISSN: 0933-422X, 2024 #10, S.12-15