What is the name of your organization?
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SV[e]F)
What is the name of your solution?
D[ai]TA: GenAI Learning Tools
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D[ai]TA automates curriculum development for differentiated instruction at scale and provides students with an AI math tutor for self-paced learning.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
San Jose, CA, USA
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
USA
What type of organization is your solution team?
Nonprofit
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What specific problem are you solving?
The meteoric rise of AI tools presents challenges and opportunities for education. While AI can enrich learning, drive innovation, and foster growth for students and teachers, it also carries inherent risks. Schools must effectively integrate AI into the classroom while guaranteeing academic integrity, preventing learning loss, and mitigating overreliance or misuse of these powerful tools.
While policymaking and critical discussions about AI use are more prominent in higher education, it is equally important that teacher and student training begin in earlier, formative periods of education (Chiu, 2023). However, the AI literacy gap among students and teachers exists where the use of AI often outpaces the understanding of the technology (Microsoft, 2023). In the US, the vast majority (97%) of education technology (EdTech) leaders emphasize the benefits of AI tools in education. However, only 35% of school districts have GenAI initiatives, and 54% lack AI policies. Furthermore, a lack of teacher training for integrating AI into instruction is cited as one of the top risks associated with AI tools (The Consortium for School Networking, 2024).
SV[e]F will bridge the AI literacy gap in secondary schools by providing GenAI tools and AI training to improve teacher capacity and student engagement.
What is your solution?
SV[e]F’s D[ai]TA (Differentiated Artificial Intelligence Teacher Assistance) will bridge the AI literacy gap by providing educators and students with GenAI tools and training focused on the effective and ethical use of AI. The solution consists of an SV[e]F-developed AI-driven instructional tool (D[ai]TA) for educators and an adaptive AI math tutor tool (Elevate [Math] AI Tutor) for students.
Teachers will use D[ai]TA to create formative assessments, review test results, automate curriculum development, and adjust instruction strategies. The tool generates class analytics and creates Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-aligned lesson plans tailored to individuals or student groups. D[ai]TA decreases teacher workload by 50%, boosting student engagement and enabling differentiated teaching through real-time, individualized student feedback.
Students will use Elevate Math AI Tutor for self-paced learning. They can select math lessons to receive adaptive practice questions with solutions and explanations. Students can ask additional questions about real-world applications of math, viable career pathways, and other academic concerns.
With SV[e]F’s dual approach to AI education and integration, teachers access data-driven differentiation tools while offering students adaptive, interactive AI tutoring that enhances the learning experience and improves student outcomes.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
SV[e]F’s D[ai]TA project will benefit educators and students from under-resourced schools. These teachers often grapple with large class sizes, limited resources, and the need to address diverse learning needs, making them more prone to burnout and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern education. The students they teach are primarily first-generation college-goers and English Language Learners from low-income families who depend on SV[e]F to remain competitive in our continuously evolving job market.
Our solution will provide educators with the essential training and GenAI tools to reduce administrative workload and streamline curriculum development. Educators can implement differentiated instruction and address diverse learning needs at scale in half the time they usually need. This improvement results in more time for teachers to build stronger relationships with their students, pursue professional development, and foster a more engaging and dynamic classroom environment, ultimately revitalizing their passion for teaching.
As students experience our GenAI solution as a supportive learning partner, they will grasp the importance of human-centered innovation and how AI enhances, rather than replaces, human creativity. This experience ensures students are confident and prepared to ethically and effectively leverage AI in their future endeavors.