Course Outline

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Overview of LLMs
  • Evolution of LLMs in educational technology
  • Understanding the architecture of LLMs

Personalization in Education

  • The need for personalized learning
  • Current approaches to personalization
  • Challenges and opportunities

LLMs and Content Adaptation

  • LLMs in content creation and curation
  • Adapting content to learning styles and levels
  • Multitasking with LLMs for content adaptation

LLMs in Practice

  • Case studies: Successful LLM applications in education
  • Interactive session: LLMs at work

Designing Adaptive Learning Platforms

  • Principles of adaptive learning platform design
  • Incorporating LLMs into platform architecture
  • User experience and interface considerations

Implementation and Testing

  • Developing a prototype adaptive learning platform
  • Testing and iteration
  • Collecting and analyzing user feedback

Evaluating LLM Effectiveness

  • Metrics for measuring LLM impact on learning
  • Research methods for educational technology
  • Case study analysis and discussion

Ethical Considerations and Future Directions

  • Ethical implications of LLMs in education
  • Ensuring inclusivity and fairness
  • Predictions for the future of LLMs in personalized learning

Project and Assessment

  • Designing and presenting a proposal for an LLM-based adaptive learning platform
  • Peer reviews and group discussions
  • Final assessment and feedback

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of basic machine learning concepts
  • Experience with programming in Python is recommended but not required
  • Familiarity with educational technology is beneficial

Audience

  • Educators
  • EdTech developers
  • Researchers in the field of educational technology
 14 Hours

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