Held on Tuesday 5 November 2024, this was a chance to gather and share experiences with building and using AI agents through Cogniti. Even if you’ve never built an agent before and are just exploring the idea, we’re sure you’ll find something to inspire you from what others share.
Program
Check out the program below and then scroll down to find the recordings.
Recordings
First block
| Stream 1 | Stream 2 | Stream 3 |
| Safe practice makes perfect: Using AI to build communication skills Helia Nateghi Baygi University of Sydney https://youtu.be/LRjmqpq23oQ | Dr. Histopathix: Bringing oral histopathology to life with AI Babak Sarrafpour University of Sydney https://youtu.be/Wnwj-4Auvqw | Personalised exam preparation using AI in large cohorts Angela Sun and Helen McGuire University of Sydney https://youtu.be/DRF_9p5FB90 |
| Maximising AI effectiveness for student success Jonathan Adams Toi Ohomai https://youtu.be/-2Z8qHAtT4o | Simulating the newsroom: AI-powered learning for aspiring journalists Steinar Ellingsen Edith Cowan University https://youtu.be/Udy3vH2wEqo | Practice makes perfect: AI-powered oral assessment preparation Jim Ennion Toi Ohomai https://youtu.be/mV1VUaE_NMo |
| Using AI Agents in Higher Education to enhancing student learning, engagement, success and wellbeing Damien Raidis, Sam Elliott, Madison Richter Flinders University https://youtu.be/shkLpI1ml6A | Supporting learning in and out of the classroom with AI in language teaching Kimberley Law International Grammar School Sydney https://youtu.be/eCuQCe-higQ | Always-on teacher AI brings business studies to life James Cooper Scots College https://youtu.be/dDi90a0RvnQ |
Second block
| Stream 1 | Stream 2 | Stream 3 |
| Integrating AI agents across a curriculum: Lessons from Application Systems Jarrod Trevathan and Rob Bruce Griffith University https://youtu.be/gUTShYfprmw | Different AI tutoring modes to support IT students in maths Paula de Barba Monash University https://youtu.be/sWffJwc7omQ | Reducing anxiety and enhancing understanding: AI in peer-based learning Pierre Naeyaert University of Sydney https://youtu.be/oY-pVNcZ-vQ |
| Virtual patients help physical therapy students hone interview skills Soo Kim University of Saskatoon https://youtu.be/vSkCAPK3eVk | Enhancing scientific writing skills with automated pre-submission review Minh Huynh and Osu Lilje University of Sydney https://youtu.be/tcI-K_daJ6A | Using AI to enhance assessment clarity and student support Elba Ramirez Auckland University of Technology https://youtu.be/_Qsk4okcpw0 |
| Designing an approachable AI guide for engineering undergraduates Guien Miao, Sandra Kemp & Anthony Kadi University of Sydney https://youtu.be/Pjb7eotn-Zw | Reimagining research and writing learning through AI assistants Lucy Macnaught and Kiri Hunter Auckland University of Technology https://youtu.be/aqPSycZK5GM | Integrating AI mentorship in first-year health sciences education Joanne Hinitt University of Sydney https://youtu.be/s0qpnLBhHYQ |
Third block
| Stream 1 | Stream 2 | Stream 3 |
| From tech advice to rubrics: How AI streamlines educational design Nawal Chanane and Jason Cui Auckland University of Technology https://youtu.be/L1fI0kTwRoU | From draft to feedback: Harnessing AI across the assignment lifecycle Carlos Vazquez University of Sydney https://youtu.be/2wIMv47kJsA | Building custom agents to cultivate curiosity and community Tim Lindgren Boston College https://youtu.be/aLUTs8MjiNo |
| Supporting reflective practice: AI tutoring for postgraduate psychology students Cassandra Sundaraja & Henriette Dohnt University of New England https://youtu.be/HiIEZajETj0 | Enhancing how I support students with AI Bradley Morris University of New England https://youtu.be/z48d-sSGzhU | Helping students navigate course information with AI support Michelle Chen University of Sydney https://youtu.be/1Q5zY9w_P-I |
| Enhancing academic research: Providing feedback on essay questions and theoretical frameworks Isabelle Hesse University of Sydney https://youtu.be/2zZihy2dPHA | Empowering peer learning advisors through AI integration Grace Cha and Annie Yuan University of Sydney https://youtu.be/9R4a-FZmt3U | Implementing custom AI agents in the classroom Dominic Hearne University of Sydney https://youtu.be/sQqW24GV-h0 |
| Personalised learning support for diverse cohorts Mike Widjaja, Harvin Harae, Ryan Jones, Rory O’Keefe, Hyerim Park, Nirzara Patel, Brianna Yan, Jonathan Yim, Januar Harianto, Osu Lilje, Fran van den Berg University of Sydney https://youtu.be/BO0HCTW_LYk | Enhancing subjective examination skills through AI role-play Christie Oldfield Auckland University of Technology https://youtu.be/eny9-en2zR8 | Beyond the style guide: AI-powered referencing learning support Craig Wattam Auckland University of Technology https://youtu.be/4lUFYsE_Pi4 |
Plenary
Plenary sharing – collective experiences and what’s next?
Danny Liu, Letizia Wan, Sam Clarke, Minh Huynh, Kria Coleman
The University of Sydney
https://youtu.be/F-5-UgP7K-4
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