Calling all students enrolled in English for Humanities and Social Sciences – This is your chance to participate in a research study on AI use in formative assessment under the auspices of CATALPA. This innovative project offers you a chance to refine your academic writing skills using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology.
The study focuses on the abstract writing exercise in Unit One of your course. By participating, you will gain access to the COFFEE AI tool, which provides automated, formative feedback on your writing. Whether it’s improving structure, use of resources or grammar and diction, the tool allows you to revise and resubmit as often as you like, helping you hone your skills iteratively. Following your use of the tool, we kindly ask for your feedback on its effectiveness as a formative assessment tool.
About CATALPA and the COFFEE Project
The COFFEE Project is part of the broader research initiatives at CATALPA—the Centre of Advanced Technology for Assisted Learning and Predictive Analytics—based at the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany’s largest distance-learning university. With over 70,000 digital students, FernUniversität provides an exceptional environment for research into digital education.
CATALPA operates as a living laboratory, focusing on how AI and adaptive learning technologies can improve higher education. Its interdisciplinary team of experts in psychology, computer linguistics, educational science, and computer science works to develop evidence-based solutions that enhance educational equity and provide tailored support for students. The centre’s mission is to advance personalised learning while ensuring responsible data use and ethical implementation of technology in education.
Why Should You Participate?
Improve Your Writing: Receive detailed feedback on your abstracts and refine your academic writing skills.
Contribute to Research: Share your insights on AI’s role in formative assessment and help shape the future of educational technology.
Be Part of Innovation: Engage with cutting-edge research that integrates AI into education to benefit learners worldwide.
To join simply click on the “Assignment” tab in your English for Humanities and Social Sciences Moodle course, and you will find all the requisite information. By joining this study, you will not only enhance your own academic journey but also contribute to advancements in AI-driven learning tools that could benefit countless students globally.
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