Art Ed Assistant — Prototype (revised)
(less dialog, more child-friendly activites.)
Artsy is an AI that presents herself as the art teacher’s educational assistant. She is professional, personable and enthusiastic. Her persona is based on a realistic art instructor, and will have a viewable profile of her own.
Artsy Meets the Parents and the students
After the teacher creates the classroom account, and a student registers, Artsy, reaches out to the parents by email invite to get a parent account set up. The parents can get the app by URL or the app store to any mobile device. The parent creates a private account and manages it.
The parent account is used for profile data input, and classroom communication between the teacher, the AI educational assistant, and the parent.
The child is added as a jr. account member. The child account provides fun activities to facilitate machine learning.
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Parent Experience — Before First Day of School
After the parents have registered their account, and the app has been downloaded.
[chat UX]
(14 days before class)
Artsy: Hello, Mrs. Edyn. I’m Mr. Artman’s educational assistant. I need to gather some information about Timothy. Would you have time for a quick call tomorrow?
Mrs. Edyn: Sorry, I’m not available tomorrow.
Artsy: That’s ok. If you’re short on time, you can fill out the survey through the app. Here’s a quick link (link). I can follow-up later if I need more details.
Mrs. Edyn: Ok, I’ll let you know if I have any questions. Thanks.
Artsy: Great. Also, Timothy has some fun pre-class homework to do before first day. You can find them through his account.
Mrs. Edyn: Timothy and games are no problem. We’ve already discovered them, and he’s excited to get started.
Artsy: Ok. I’m here if you need me.
Mrs. Edyn: Thanks.
[app UX]
(13 days before class)
Mrs. Edyn accesses the survey via sidebar button. And, Timothy begins the activities.
(survey intro message)
First of all, this is NOT a test, and there are no wrong answers. We merely want to know Timothy, so we can accommodate his needs. We‘re looking for insights on what interests him, how he prefers to interact with others, and how he sees the world. Call me if you have any questions about this. — Artsy
1. What activity would Timothy prefer most?
a. drawing
b. playing soccer
2. At party’s, how does Timothy make friends?
a. He’s shy and takes time to warm up
b. Approaches everyone enthusiastically
3. Typically, when asked to make the bed, Timothy…
a. has already made the bed
b. requires persuasion to make the bed
4. How often does Timothy throw tantrums?
a. almost always
b. rarely, if ever
5. How does Timothy think of his stories before telling them?
a. verbally
b. on paper
6. How does Timothy handle sitting?
a. He doesn’t have to be asked to remain seated
b. Sitting still is not his strong suite
7. Does Timothy enjoy volunteering to help?
a. he is does not volunteer to help very often.
b. helping is his favorite activity
8. How does Timothy manage conflict with others?
a. finds a way to get along even if he’s right
b. digs his heals when he feels he’s right
9. How does Timothy enjoy the outdoors?
a. climbs every tree he can find
b. prefers to sit and watch the butterflies
10. Has Timothy ever had an imaginary friend?
a. yes or maybe
b. no
11. How does Timothy enjoy homework?
a. he loves it
b. prefers to be doing something else
12. Which would Timothy prefer the most?
a. bike
b. rollerblades
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Student Experience — Before First Day of School
After the parents have registered their account, and the app has been downloaded.The child is given access and an area to play in.
[activities]
(10 days before class)
The child can access the activities (with parent approval). These activities are designed to engage the child, and to collect information about the child’s learning profile, and individual traits. It will also test for comprehension levels and participation.
Artsy: Timothy, I’m going to show you some photos. Can you pick the picture of the house?… then dinosaur?… the banana?… the spaceship?
(Timothy follows instructions)
Artsy: That’s great. I’d love for you to tell me a story about these pictures. Can you do that?
(Timothy tells a story)
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Teacher’s Side — Before First Day of School
The teacher has set up the account, class details and professional online resources he prefers. Artsy knows his schedule and picks the right time to discuss class issues.
(one week before class begins. AI sets a calendar time.)
[voice UX]
Artsy: It’s time for your enrollment report, do you want to hear it?
Mr. Artman: Perfect timing. Let me have it.
Artsy: You have 75 students this term. There are 21 in Monet’s Minions, 16 in Gaugin’s Gang, 20 in Cassat’s Cats, and 21 in Picasso’s Pirates. Most of them have completed at least half of the activities. A few haven’t started. I sent a reminder notice to their parents a couple of days ago.
Mr. Artman: Sounds good?
Artsy: Also, all but one parent survey has been completed. I’ve sent a couple of requests already, but the parent hasn’t responded. I’mm calling the school office tomorrow to see if we have bad information.
Mr. Artman: Great.
Artsy: OK. Do you want me to send you a student profile report with the current information by email?
Mr Artman: I will look at it online.
Artsy: I sent a link by text.
Mr Artman: Is there anything else you want to report?
Artsy: Yes, you have an appointment with the school administrator in 30 minutes.
Mr. Artman: Ok. thanks for the reminder.
Artsy: Anytime.
(The Friday before class begins)
The teacher can upload prepared lesson plans and lesson goals, and the AI will compare them with the shared and known data to provide student learning profile insights, and lesson tips.
[voice UX]
Mr. Artman: Hello Artsy, I’m done with my lesson plans and learning goals. I’d like you to look them over.
Artsy: How will you be sharing them?
Mr. Artman: I’ll send you photos. Let’s focus on any kids that require extra attention on the first day.
Artsy: It’s done. Let me know what you think.
Mr. Artman: So, Timothy Edyn in my Tuesday class is a Kinetic ESTJ. Add a helper role suggestion for him.
Artsy: Ok. Ok. You also have two ESFJ kids, in that class who may need extra encouragement. Socializing time during lesson will help them feel more comfortable.
Mr. Artman: Good suggestion. Thanks.
Artsy: Anytime.
(The first day of class)
To help the teacher observe the class, the AI can use the hardware on mobile devices and tablets to track the activity in the classroom. This may require additional hardware like an easel.
[voice UX]
Mr. Artman: Artsy, please switch to class easel mode. You will be observing the class. Keep lesson one goals in mind as you observe. Don’t interact with anyone but me.
Artsy: Ok. Good luck.
