VIABLE Lab Showcases Research at EDM 2024 & L@S 2024 Conferences

The VIABLE Lab team had a strong presence at the 17th International Conference on Educational Data Mining (EDM 2024) and Learning at Scale (L@S) conferences in Atlanta, Georgia from July 15-20, 2024. Our team presented multiple papers and posters, showcasing our latest research in educational technology and learning analytics.

Conference Highlights

• Dr. Anthony Botelho organized and led two significant workshops:
  • A workshop on causal inference in educational data mining, exploring methods to examine causality within digital learning platforms
  • Co-organized a workshop on leveraging large language models for next-generation educational technologies
• Chip Li presented research on AI detection systems and collaborative learning environments
• Seiyon Lee shared findings on mastery learning dynamics in mathematics
• Shan Zhang shared insights from our NLP-driven analysis of CS teacher experiences and perceptions
• Yu-Chia (Irene) Kao showcased research collaborative with Dr. Anthony Botelho on student break-taking behaviors

Workshops

1. Causal Inference in Educational Data Mining
Botelho, A. F.*, Closser, A. H., Sales, A. C., Heffernan, N. T., & Vanacore, K. P. (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12730047

This workshop explored the intersection of causal inference and educational data mining, addressing challenges in estimating effects within digital learning platforms and fostering collaborations to advance causal methods in EDM.

2. Leveraging Large Language Models for Next-Generation Educational Technologies
Heffernan, N., Wang, R., MacLellan, C., ... Botelho, A. F.*, et al. (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12730049

This workshop brought together researchers to discuss opportunities and challenges in implementing LLMs in educational environments, focusing on enhancing learning experiences while addressing ethical considerations.

Published Papers

1. Math in Motion: Analyzing Real-time Student Collaboration [HTML] [BIB] [PDF] [Details]
Li, H.*, Zhang, S.*, Lee, S.*, Lee, J.E.*, Zhong, Z.*, Weitnauer, E.*, & Botelho, A. F.* (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12729878

2. This Paper Was Written with the Help of ChatGPT [HTML] [BIB] [PDF] [Details]
Li, H.*, Lee, S.*, & Botelho, A. F.* (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12729880

3. Investigating Dynamic Change Through CS Autobiography [HTML] [BIB] [PDF]
Zhang, S.*, Li, H.*, Botelho, A. F.*, & Israel, M.* (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12729999

4. The Challenge of Challenges: Examining the Impact of Difficulty Dynamics on Mastery Learning in Math [HTML] [BIB] [PDF]
Lee, S. M.*, & Botelho, A. F.* (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12730027

5. Developing Explainable AI Systems for Student Feedback [HTML] [BIB] [PDF]
Li, H.*, & Botelho, A. F.* (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12730029

6. Be back in 5 minutes: Exploring correlations between short breaks with student performance [HTML] [BIB] [PDF]
Kao, Y.C.*, & Botelho, A. F.* (2024)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12729948

Atlanta Adventures 🐬

The conference organizers did an amazing job with the arrangements! During our downtime, we managed to catch one of Atlanta's must-see attractions - the dolphin show! It was quite a refreshing break from all the academic discussions. Who knew dolphins could be such great performers? 🎭 Sometimes the best conference memories come from these unexpected adventures!