Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
As Generative AI continues to rise in popularity, AI chatbots have emerged as a promising solution for addressing students’ real-world needs. This presentation investigates the development process behind a series of specialized, personality-driven AI assistants—created via the Boodlebox platform—and examines how these chatbots enhance educational experiences and practical applications. The research uses progressive design methodologies, including persona development, natural language processing optimization, and user-centric testing protocols. Examples of personal bots include a historical assistant that interprets contemporary social scenarios through an 18th- to 19th-century perspective and a Spanish-speaking chatbot that leverages playful sarcasm to foster deeper engagement. Preliminary findings show that the Boodlebox-enabled customization framework creates a simple user experience. This allows anyone to build a bot to improve student interaction, motivation, and learning outcomes. This study contributes to the growing literature on Generative AI in education, demonstrating how simple chatbot design processes might just revolutionize education and knowledge experience.
Faculty Mentor
Sarah Gibson
Recommended Citation
Kline, Lorelai M., "A teacher, medical advisor, and comedian walk into a bar: Table for one, everything AI can do" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 152.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/152
Included in
Communication Commons, Computer Sciences Commons, Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Higher Education Commons
A teacher, medical advisor, and comedian walk into a bar: Table for one, everything AI can do
As Generative AI continues to rise in popularity, AI chatbots have emerged as a promising solution for addressing students’ real-world needs. This presentation investigates the development process behind a series of specialized, personality-driven AI assistants—created via the Boodlebox platform—and examines how these chatbots enhance educational experiences and practical applications. The research uses progressive design methodologies, including persona development, natural language processing optimization, and user-centric testing protocols. Examples of personal bots include a historical assistant that interprets contemporary social scenarios through an 18th- to 19th-century perspective and a Spanish-speaking chatbot that leverages playful sarcasm to foster deeper engagement. Preliminary findings show that the Boodlebox-enabled customization framework creates a simple user experience. This allows anyone to build a bot to improve student interaction, motivation, and learning outcomes. This study contributes to the growing literature on Generative AI in education, demonstrating how simple chatbot design processes might just revolutionize education and knowledge experience.