Workshop: Transforming Student Interaction through Building Educational Chatbots in Engineering and Computing

Educational chatbots offer a potential way to enhance student engagement and provide ongoing support throughout a course. This workshop is designed to empower educators with the skills to create educational chatbots tailored to classroom needs using the no-code platform Chatbase, alongside an introduction to OpenAI's API capabilities for non-programmers. Participants will explore the evolving capabilities of AI in creating chatbots that deliver local, course-specific context, such as assignment details, deadlines, and customized responses. The session emphasizes designing chatbot flows that support realistic educational interactions and integrate content specific to their courses. By the end of the workshop, educators will have a working prototype of a chatbot tailored to their specific class requirements, enhancing engagement in personalized learning. This hands-on experience offers an accessible path for educators to embrace AI-driven tools in education.