{"id":7297,"date":"2024-10-15T14:35:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T14:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=7297"},"modified":"2024-10-16T20:30:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T20:30:07","slug":"ai-powered-oral-assessment-tool-revolutionizes-student-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/ai-powered-oral-assessment-tool-revolutionizes-student-evaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"AI-Powered Oral Assessment Tool Revolutionizes Student Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">The Socratic Mind, an AI-driven oral assessment tool developed by a team at Georgia Tech, is pioneering a new way to test students&#8217; comprehension using the Socratic method. This innovative platform aims to deter plagiarism and foster deeper understanding and critical thinking skills.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent development at Georgia Tech promises to revolutionize the way students are assessed, potentially transforming the landscape of education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ray Hung, a master&#8217;s student in computer science, collaborated with Thad Starner, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology&#8217;s School of Interactive Computing, Eunhee Sohn, an assistant professor at the Scheller College of Business, and researchers from the Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U) to develop The Socratic Mind, an AI-powered oral assessment platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool leverages Socratic questioning to challenge students, requiring them to explain, justify and defend their answers, thus showcasing their understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hung had previously constructed an AI-powered anti-plagiarism tool for Starner\u2019s Intro to Artificial Intelligence (CS3600) course. While effective, Hung believed more could be done to deter plagiarism and enhance the education system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So Hung turned his attention to oral examinations, a method rooted in the Socratic method and commonly used in European education systems. Oral assessments naturally curb cheating, as they require genuine understanding and the ability to respond to follow-up questions, making it difficult to rely on prepared answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by a scene from the 2009 reboot of &#8220;Star Trek,&#8221; Hung envisioned a scalable solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think we can do something similar,\u201d Hung said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/24\/ai-oral-assessment-tool-uses-socratic-method-test-students-knowledge\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>. \u201cResearch has shown that oral assessment improves people\u2019s material understanding, critical thinking and communication skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the practical application of oral assessments for large classes is a challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA professor may have 600 students. Even with teaching assistants, it\u2019s not practical to conduct oral assessments,\u201d Hung added. \u201cBut with AI, it\u2019s now possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, The Socratic Mind was born. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe believe that if you truly understand something, you should be able to explain it,\u201d Hung added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the importance of fostering genuine understanding and cultivating high-order thinking skills in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hung entered The Socratic Mind into the Learning Engineering Tools Competition, resulting in Hung and his team winning a Catalyst Award and a $50,000 prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This semester, The Socratic Mind will be piloted in several classes at Georgia Tech, impacting around 2,000 students. The tool promises to be a valuable resource for students preparing their dissertations, teaching classes or honing their public speaking and interview skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hung envisions AI as a pivotal force in the future of education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are in an era in which information is abundant, but wisdom is scarce,\u201d Hung said. \u201cShallow and rapid interactions drive social media, for example. We think it\u2019s a golden time to elevate people\u2019s critical thinking and communication skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent development at Georgia Tech promises to revolutionize the way students are assessed, potentially transforming the landscape of education. 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