In Part 2 of our talks with teachers about building custom AI for their classes, we sit down with Zhen Zhai, professor of C++ at Irvine Valley College to talk about how she’s used her background in Artificial Intelligence and computer science to build a custom bot for her programming students. 

Professor Zhai discusses the innovative use of AI bots in Discord for enhancing student learning. Discover how customized AI tools can provide instant help with assignments and foster a supportive learning environment.

Listen in to hear about:

• Creating Custom AI Solutions: Learn how Prof. Zhai’s Discord bot, Octopus, assists students outside of classroom hours.
• Improving Accessibility and Engagement: Explore the benefits of integrating AI in educational platforms for real-time support.
• Navigating Challenges and Future Prospects: Understand the challenges faced and the potential future enhancements in AI for education.

Find Professor Zhai on LinkedIn – NOTE that she gets a lot of messages, so make sure to tell her you found her through the show!