NSF-SaTC-Private AI Project: Field Test in February 2023.
February 28, 2023
From February 9th to February 23rd, we conducted a field test to implement the Private AI curriculum in an undergraduate CS classroom. This endeavor involved implementing two modules out of a total of ten, with the following topics:
- Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning with Secure Multiparty Computation (SMC)
- Privacy-Preserving Distributed Machine Learning
Throughout the field test, students participated in hands-on lab activities to solve real-world private AI problems, which allowed for an immersive learning experience.
The success of this field test is a milestone in our ongoing efforts to develop and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity education curricula. As we continue to refine and expand upon this program, we remain committed to ensuring that our curriculum equips future students with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate their learning journey.
Stay tuned for further updates on our progress in this area.
Dr. Min Kyu Kim Presented the Year 1 Research at the AI-ALOE Retreat
February 09, 2023
Co-Director, Dr. Min Kyu Kim, presented the year 1 research outcomes at the AI-ALOE retreat held in the Technology Square Research Building (TSRB), Rooms 133 &134, at GaTech, from Thursday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. AI-ALOE consists of approximately 52-55 researchers, including graduate assistants. 40-42 members actively participated in the Retreat, including about 32-34 in person. The AI-ALOE members discussed the following:
Goal 1: Review Year 1 impact on AI and on learning & education
Goal 2: Define the strategic goals of AI-ALOE more sharply
Goal 3: To review all AI-ALOE projects on AI against AI goals
Goal 4: Charting a course for Year 2 (and Years 2-5)
Our two project GRAs, Jinho Kim and Yoojin Bae also attended in person to share their research experience and suggestions from a GRA perspective.
Publication in the Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
January 27, 2023
Kim, J., Lee, M., Park, J., Kim, J., & Sohn, E. (2022). Effects of a Cognitive Flexibility Hypertext Learning Environment for University Software Education. Journal of Korea Multimedia Society, 25(12), 1698–1713.
Abstract
This paper analyzed the effects of a cognitive flexibility hypertext learning environment to improve computational thinking skills, and perceptions and attitudes towards software in university software education. The research questions were ‘Is cognitive flexibility hypertext learning environments effective in improving university students’ computational thinking skills?’ and ‘Is cognitive flexibility hypertext learning environments effective in improving university students’ perceptions and attitudes towards software?’. The following conclusions can be drawn based on the results of the study: First, cognitive flexibility hypertext learning environments can be effective in improving university students’ computational thinking skills. In particular, it was found that cognitive flexibility hypertext learning environments can be effective in promoting pattern recognition. Second, cognitive flexibility hypertext learning environments can have no effect in improving university students’ perceptions and attitudes towards software. Based on the discussions, cognitive flexibility hypertext learning environments can be an effective method to develop learners’ computational thinking skills in university software education.
Dr. Young Rok Kim joined the lab as a visiting scholar
January 19, 2023
We have a visiting scholar!
Dr. Young Rok Kim joined our lab. He is an associate professor at the Department of Public Administration and Policy at Kangwon National University, one of the largest national universities in Korea. His studies cover education policy, especially distance education policies, based on his 12 years of work experience at Korean Educational Research and Information Systems. During his visit to GSU, he wants to conduct a comparative study on how the pandemic impacted educational technology policies in the United States and Korea.
His major is public policy, and detailed majors include comparative policy, financial administration, and education policy. Among education policies, he has pursued studies of distance education policies. Dr. Kim also has 12 years of work experience at a government institution, Korea Education Research Information Service (KERIS), researching education with technology in Korea.
During his visit, he will conduct research about educational innovation and policies. During the pandemic, schools in Korea were unable to conduct face-to-face classes for about one and a half years. Distance education in Korea made a great contribution to reducing the educational gap during the pandemic as experienced in the US. He will conduct a comparative study on education policies during the pandemic between the United States and Korea in various dimensions such as major policies, educational methods, technology deployment, new pedagogical models, benefits and challenges, etc.