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Research Projects

  • Synthesis AI Lab (SAIL): AI Augmented Knowledge Synthesis in Collaborative Learning

    Synthesis AI Lab (SAIL): AI Augmented Knowledge Synthesis in Collaborative Learning

    active

    A GenAI-powered tool that supports knowledge synthesis in collaborative learning environments.

    • Xinran Zhu Xinran Zhu
    • Bo Shui Bo Shui
    • Miaomiao Wei Miaomiao Wei
    • Cong Wang Cong Wang
    AIEDCSCL
  • Social Annotation in Educational Practices

    Social Annotation in Educational Practices

    active

    Designing annotation-based activities that enhance students' disciplinary abilities through collaborative reading.

    • Xinran Zhu Xinran Zhu
    Social AnnotationCSCLReserach-Practice Partnership
  • Computational Discourse Analysis

    Computational Discourse Analysis

    active

    Analytical frameworks using NLP, LLMs, and network analysis to examine collaborative discourse.

    • Xinran Zhu Xinran Zhu
    Computational Discourse AnalysisCSCLNLPLearning Analytics
  • Academic Writing with AI

    Academic Writing with AI

    active

    A pedagogical approach combining generative AI with peer feedback to foster academic writing skills.

    • Xinran Zhu Xinran Zhu
    AIED
  • The Synthesis Lab

    The Synthesis Lab

    completed

    A web app that supports students' knowledge synthesis in collaborative learning by helping them integrate and elevate peer ideas from online discussions.

    • Xinran Zhu Xinran Zhu
    CSCLSocial Annotation

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