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Pure Question-Based Learning (pQBL) with AI-generated learning objectives and activities

The project involves fusing pQBL, an efficient and effective learning technique, together with emerging generative AI capabilities to further reduce time and effort on the teachers, whilst increasing the quality of learning for students.

Mapped principles

The project is mapped to the following framework principles:

P3. Active student-centred learning

P4. Assessment and examination for learning

P9. A developing educational culture

P10. Continuous competence development in the teaching role

Definitions of the principles

Contact

Olof Bälter
Olof Bälter professor

Project context

Question-Based Learning (QBL) promotes active learning and has been shown to be six times more effective than reading or watching videos. The major drawback is that developing this type of effective interactive learning material is resource-intensive. At EECS, we have further developed this methodology into pure Question-Based Learning (pQBL), which offers several major advantages – one of which is that we can use generative AI to support the creation of learning materials.

Whilst generative AI has been shown to be very capable of producing questions on demand via a given chat interface, it lacks the integration with our learning management systems, such as Canvas Quizzes. Teachers could manually copy and paste questions into these systems, but this is not a sustainable solution. Thus, the main challenge is to help manage the bulk creation of questions that align well with learning objectives and course material, allow the teachers ample opportunity to review them for accuracy, quality and suitability, then automatically deploy them into a quiz system.

Purpose (outcome)

By developing pQBL material for parts of courses, teachers can be relieved while students gain access to more effective learning resources. The target effect is to reduce teachers' least appreciated teaching tasks while improving student learning. This could potentially lead to less scheduled time for all.

Project results (output)

Learning material in the form of pure Question-Based Learning in Torus for five courses, along with evaluations of teachers’ and students’ experiences with the material.

Time plan

Start date: 2024-01-01

End date: 2026-06-30

Project documentation

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