Future of Learning with Large Language Models

Large language models (LLMs), advanced AI systems trained on vast text datasets, are reshaping education. This book explores their role in revolutionizing learning through cognitive reinforcement, personalization, curriculum-wide applications, and teacher training.

Myint Swe Khine holds Master's degrees from the University of Southern California, USA, and the University of Surrey, UK, as well as a Doctor of Education from Curtin University, Australia. He has worked at the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and was a Professor at Emirates College for Advanced Education in the United Arab Emirates. He currently teaches at the School of Education, Curtin University, Australia. László Bognár is a distinguished professor of Applied Statistics at the University of Dunaújváros, Hungary, with a focus on Statistics in Educational Sciences, Six Sigma, and Quality Statistics. Dr. Bognár has served in various leadership roles, including rector, director-general, deputy director-general, and the President of the Chamber of Engineers of Fejér County, contributing significantly to the engineering and academic communities. Ernest Afari holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from Curtin University, Australia, and an MSc (Mathematics) from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. His research focuses on structural equation modeling, psychometrics, and the application of statistical procedures to education. He currently teaches at the University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain.

PART I: FOUNDATIONS, FRAMEWORKS, AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS. Responsible, Ethical, and Effective Use of LLMs in Higher Education. Prompting Learning: The EPICC Framework for Effective Prompt Engineering in Education. Improving Large Foundation Models in Education for Multi-cultural Understanding. Engagement Dynamics in AI-Augmented Classrooms: Factors and Evolution. Engagement Diversity in AI-Enhanced Learning: Demographic and Disciplinary Perspectives. PART II: PRACTICAL TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATORS. vTA: How an Instructor Leverages Large Language Models for Superior Student Learning. A Step Towards Adaptive Online Learning: Exploring the Role of GPT as Virtual Teaching Assistants in Online Education. Leverage LLMs on Knowledge Tagging for Math Questions in Education. The Educator's Co-Pilot: Leveraging Generative AI and OERs for Learning Path Design. PART III: STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING AND EMERGING TRENDS WITH AI. CHAPTER 10: Examining Graduate Students' Experiences in Using Generative AI for Academic Writing: Insights from Cambodian Higher Education. Generating Feedback for Programming Exercises with OpenAI's o1-preview. From Algorithms to Classrooms: The Future of Education with Large Language Models.