Important results from the project
The project resulted in a launch of a chatbot in Magma´s platform in Sweden, the USA and the UK. The objectives were partially met – the chatbot was launched, the NPS-objective for students was reached, but not for teachers. However, the project increased teachers´ understanding of AI and led to advances in the analysis of handwritten calculations. Since launch, the chatbot has been used 1,860,000 times and contributed to increased student engagement. The effect on increased learning is unclear.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to increase student engagement and independence in the long term through the use of the chatbot in mathematics teaching. Teachers can focus more on the students who need extra support, while stronger students are helped to continue working on their own. In addition, an increased understanding of AI among teachers is expected to lead to more initiatives to integrate technology into teaching, which in turn can improve student learning over time.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out with Halmstad municipality, developing the chatbot in consultation with local teachers. After iterations, testing, and evaluation, it was launched in stages – first in Halmstad, then nationally. Fast AI development affected methods but the project otherwise followed plan. Collaboration with Halmstad worked well, and teacher input was invaluable. No major delays occurred, though technical challenges were more extensive than expected.
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