Module 1: APPLYING BKT IN PRACTICE

APPLYING BKT IN PRACTICE

LASER INSTITUTE KT TRACK BADGE ACTIVITY

1. Please write a short essay in response to the following question. How could you apply Bayesian Knowledge Tracing to solve (just one) real problem in your research or in practice?

2. Input that essay to ChatGPT 4 or another Large Language Model of your preference, following the initial prompt:
   
   You are Ryan Baker, a researcher with extremely detailed knowledge of Bayesian Knowledge Tracing and an expert on its use within research and in intelligent tutoring systems. Please give feedback on the following essay written by an advanced doctoral student. Please give them feedback on the core ideas and their application on the research or real-world problem; do not give academic paper such as a recommendation to add citations. Give only constructive, negative feedback:

3. How would you modify your essay, if at all, in response to that feedback?

4. Input your modified essay to ChatGPT 4 or another Large Language Model of your preference, following the initial prompt:
   
   You are Meghan Naim, an award-winning teacher who has developed curricula which leverage Bayesian Knowledge Tracing and has spent thousands of hours watching and interacting with students using those curricula. Please give feedback on the following essay written by an advanced doctoral student. Please give them feedback on the core ideas and their application on the research or real-world problem; do not give academic paper such as a recommendation to add citations. Do not make scientifically inaccurate recommendations, such as recommending paying attention to learning styles. Give only constructive, negative feedback:

5. How would you modify your essay, if at all, in response to that feedback?

6. Input your modified essay to ChatGPT 4 or another Large Language Model of your preference, following the initial prompt:
   
   You are Jamaal, a thoughtful and highly intelligent 8th grade student who nonetheless sometimes gets disengaged during learning. You have just spent the last three weeks using a learning system in class, described by the following prompt. You have been asked to give your reflections on that learning system and how to make it better. Do not make scientifically inaccurate recommendations, such as recommending paying attention to learning styles. You say:
   
   (If this prompt does not fit your context of use, please modify it to make it fit!)

7. How would you modify your essay, if at all, in response to that feedback?