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ELAI@MN Initiative Takes Flight
Earlier this semester, the Education and Learning with AI at the University of Minnesota (ELAI@MN) initiative, launched under DSAI. ELAI is spearheaded by LIL and focuses on leading the discussion around Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education.
READ STORYImBlaze X CEHD LIL Graduate Research Competition 2025 Semifinalists
The Learning Informatics Lab is excited to announce the semifinalists for the ImBlaze X CEHD LIL Graduate Research Competition 2025! The competition supports research ideas using data from high-school students’ real-world or work-based learning…
READ STORYSmartPal: Augmenting Learning Management Systems with LLM Chatbots and Gamification with Dr. De Liu
In this talk, Dr. Liu discussed his approach to enhancing learning engagement and performance through SmartPal, a digital learning assistant that integrates with Canvas.
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CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.
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Cognitive Assessment of Large Language Models with Karin de Langis
The Learning Informatics Lab recently hosted Karin de Langis from the University of Minnesota. In this talk, she discussed her work assessing the emergent cognitive abilities in large language models (LLMs).
READ STORYLeveraging Social Theories to Enhance Human-AI Interaction with Dr. Harmanpreet Kaur
In this talk, Dr. Kaur discussed her research on explainable AI and why it does not work in practice. She also shared design ideas—both completed and current work—to help people with varying expertise understand AI outputs.
READ STORYHADF Retreat (Individual Blog Post)
I truly loved going to the HADF retreat in the mountains. It was incredible to be so immersed in nature. The views of the surrounding mountains were absolutely breathtaking as well.
READ STORYBoys Cannot be Baht
We went to Urban Light to learn about Child Safe, as well as human trafficking. Initially I thought we would learn of women being trafficked—kidnapped off the streets to become prostitutes and to never be seen by their families again.
READ STORYBranching out
My name is Sebastian Haugen and I am a current student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I was Born and Raised in Duluth, Minnesota and I am currently majoring in Project Management. I enjoy having deeper conversations
READ STORYWhat do earthquakes, mountain ranges, and your baby have in common?
Long before your baby can crawl or walk, they are learning about their world through their eyes! What your baby pays attention to depends on many interacting – and often, competing – processes.
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