Middle school students engaged directly and positively with AI-generated rubric feedback, including conversing with the AI¶

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q1 i? In a qualitative case study, students appreciated engaging directly with the AI tool, reading suggestions, conversing with the AI for more explanation, and asking questions without the teacher. → Tzirides 2025

Evidence¶

Tzirides 2025¶

Tzirides, Anastasia Olga (Olnancy), Galla, Michele, Cope, Bill, & Kalantzis, Mary. (2025). Thinking Through AI: Advancing Cognitive and Collaborative Research for AI in Education. https://doi.org/10.35542/osf.io/s8hqe_v1

q1 · i? · qualitative · r?

Thematic analysis of think-aloud sessions and observations during the AI Helper implementation at a rural Alaska middle school. Observers and teachers reported that students "appreciated the ability to engage directly with the AI tool," with one student conversing with the AI for further explanation.

"students we observed appreciated the ability to engage directly with the AI tool. Teacher Three noted, “[Student Three] used the conversational box beneath the criteria feedback and found that particularly helpful."

Discussion¶

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