News
Comparative lit class will be first in Humanities Division to use AI and Kudu
Zrinka Stahuljak’s comparative literature course next quarter will cover much of the same subject matter she has taught in years past: a sweeping survey of writing from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. But, thanks to AI, the course format and materials will take on a totally new look for 2025... Read more.
Instead of banning AI, this UCLA literature class embraces it
At first glance, Zrinka Stahuljak's comparative literature class appears to be like any other in the humanities — a hundred UCLA undergraduates in a lecture hall talking about "The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha." Yet it's actually the first in the division to use a digital textbook created using artificial intelligence. The homework assignments? Also created using AI. And same for the discussion guides.... Read more.
Research
Incentivizing supplemental math assignments and using AI-generated hints improve exam performance, especially for racially minoritized students
A recent study by the UCLA and UCSD researchers shows that safe, equitable AI tools implemented on the learning platform Kudu are effective at improving the learning outcomes for all students, especially for those who need help the most. These results highlight the potential for AI-driven equity-focused strategies to enhance student learning in education while mitigating systemic disparities in academic preparedness... Read more.
