Alexander Christensen

Wednesday, February 12th 12-1 pm | 1400 18th Ave S A2009 

Scales and questionnaires are a fundamental component of social science research. The process of scale development and validation can take several years and cost several tens of thousands of dollars. On top of these resource barriers, expertise on a given topic in both the substantive area and psychometrics is required. Recent developments in network psychometrics and large language models have broken down these barriers to put scale development back into the hands of the substantive experts.

 

In this talk, Alexander will introduce network psychometrics and how it can be used to facilitate more robust scale development. Afterwards, he will showcase a new automated scale development and validation tool called AI-GENIE that leverages generative artificial intelligence (genAI). AI-GENIE's effectiveness will then be demonstrated via simulation and five nationally representative samples. Alexander will conclude with a discussion on the potential to have theory meet measurement in practice. Pizza lunch will be served. 

LIVE Spark Research Grants stimulate applied exploration of novel learning technology ideas and directions with strong potential for impact in formal, informal, or workplace learning contexts. We encourage proposals that include novel applications of emerging learning technologies and particularly those that explore the use of AI and analytics to improve learning and/or training. 

 

Spark Research Grants provide financial support as well as generous in-kind resources. Proposal budgets will be carefully evaluated with priority given to those that are well-justified and clearly support project's goals.

 

Proposals are due March 21, 2025

Hosted by the Data Science Institute, AI Days 2025 will be held on March 5–6, showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Whether you're new to AI or actively incorporating it into your teaching and research, this event provides valuable insights into cutting-edge training methods, architectural models, and emerging applications. Engage with interactive sessions, expert panels, and hands-on workshops designed for educators, researchers, and students looking to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

 

LIVE will be hosting two sessions on the afternoon of March 5th:

 

ChatBots and Intelligent Agents for Learning

1:00–2:00 PM

Panel presentations following by a discussion on how chatbots and intelligent agents are transforming education and learning.

 

AI Learning Innovation Demos

2:15–3:15 PM

An interactive session introducing cutting-edge approaches and AI tools demoed by Vanderbilt faculty and students.

BeatBlox is an extension of NetsBlox programming environment that brings music creation into the world of computer science. Designed to engage students from all backgrounds, BeatBlox allows users to program and create high-quality music using digital instruments, special effects, and even imported sheet music. With its built-in networking features, students can collaborate across multiple computers to form a digital orchestra, synchronizing instruments and adding visualizations to their compositions. 

BeatBlox also lets students explore augmented reality instruments, like paper drums, using just a laptop and webcam. Whether you're creating solo tunes or collaborating with friends, BeatBlox transforms the computer science classroom into a vibrant music studio, making coding more engaging and accessible.

You can find the latest information about the LIVE Learning Innovation Incubator and the LIVE Learning Innovation Series on our website and sign-up for our mailing list to receive periodic updates and invitations to our events.

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