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❖Sudam Rohanadeera
• Research Assistant-TA BOT project
• University of Colombo School of Computing
Introduction
• Teaching Assistant (TA) – Important role in Higher
Education Institutes (HEI)
• TA supports depend on the number students
assigned to a TA
• TA should be subject specialist as well as a good
communicator with the students
• TA builds the lifeline between learner and education
• Finding Good TAs and large numbers when intake
increases, almost impossible task
• We present digital TA backed by AI Technology as
alternative service provider in HEI
Problem Statement/Motivation
• Large academic courses often lack personalized
assistance, impacting student comprehension and
motivation.
• The traditional ratio of one teaching assistant to 15-25
students in such courses poses limitations.
• We present a solution to this challenge through the
integration of Generative AI-based Teaching Assistant
BOT.
Background Study
• Initially reliant on rule-based systems, chatbots have
evolved into sophisticated AI-powered entities capable of
natural language processing and understanding.
• Prominent examples include Jill Watson at Georgia Tech,
an AI-powered virtual teaching assistant, and GSU's
'campus coach', showcasing the efficacy of chatbots in
enhancing student support and engagement.
Background Study