Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Multimodal Approach for Personalised Learning
It addresses the problem of improving adaptability and engagement in higher education for students and educators, though it is incremental as it applies existing AI technologies to this domain.
This research developed a multimodal chatbot using Generative AI to enhance higher education by providing personalized learning through text interactions and image analysis, and offering educators tools for analyzing student feedback and course evaluations.
This research explores the opportunities of Generative AI (GenAI) in the realm of higher education through the design and development of a multimodal chatbot for an undergraduate course. Leveraging the ChatGPT API for nuanced text-based interactions and Google Bard for advanced image analysis and diagram-to-code conversions, we showcase the potential of GenAI in addressing a broad spectrum of educational queries. Additionally, the chatbot presents a file-based analyser designed for educators, offering deep insights into student feedback via sentiment and emotion analysis, and summarising course evaluations with key metrics. These combinations highlight the crucial role of multimodal conversational AI in enhancing teaching and learning processes, promising significant advancements in educational adaptability, engagement, and feedback analysis. By demonstrating a practical web application, this research underlines the imperative for integrating GenAI technologies to foster more dynamic and responsive educational environments, ultimately contributing to improved educational outcomes and pedagogical strategies.