Vision Meets Interaction: Detecting Speakers and Camera Wearers in Social Scenes

A middle school student explains the inspiration for his art project to classmates.

Author: Xizi Wang, Ziwei Zhao and David Crandall Key Ideas As part of the EngageAI initiative, our team has been developing new techniques for computer vision—technology that helps computers “see”—to better understand social dynamics in real-world, multi-camera environments, such as how teachers and students interact in classrooms. These methods serve as the visual intelligence backbone … Read more

How AI-Enabled Narrative Learning Engages Middle School Students in Science

An avatar of a student from SciStory: Pollinators stands in a garden-like space in front of five apiaries.

Authors: Kara Cassell, Yeo Jin Kim, Dan Carpenter, Wookhee Min, and James Lester Key Ideas The National Science Foundation AI Institute for Engaged Learning (EngageAI) is advancing K-12 STEM education through the development of AI-enabled narrative-centered learning environments. These environments leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for adaptive narrative planning and collaborative problem-solving support by creating … Read more

Learners Light the Way: Creating a Students’ AI Bill of Rights

Students and adults stand around a table at a conference booth to showcase the items on display.

Author: Kip Glazer, Ed.D. Principal, Mountain View High School Key Ideas As part of EngageAI’s Practitioner Advisory Board, I was fortunate to contribute to creating “An AI Bill of Rights for Educators,” which has led students from Mountain View High School to create the “AI Bill of Rights for Students.” After we published the educator-focused … Read more