When the Office for Professional Learning (OPL) team faced a common challenge - students struggling to find information on their placement portal - they turned to AI for a solution. The result was OPIE, a specialised AI assistant designed to help Teacher Education Students navigate the PREXUS MyLearn site more effectively.
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UNE's Unit Taster pilot program has demonstrated strong student engagement and retention potential, with early results showing sustained usage patterns that extend well beyond the original "preview" concept. The pilot represents a strategic extension of Project Belong's proven success in improving student conversion rates, particularly among HEPPP-identified cohorts.
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The final years of a law degree are an intense period of honing practical skills, with legal research being one of the most crucial. What if students had a dedicated AI partner to practise with? A recent student initiative has explored that very question, producing a compelling proof-of-concept for an AI-powered legal tutor.
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Designed to help students prepare for practical placements, Tardis offers tailored guidance, answers key questions, and provides resources for navigating the placement process.
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Built on the Cogniti AI platform, Lexi offers constructive feedback on key aspects of legal writing, including spelling, grammar, structure, punctuation, and citations following AGLC4 standards.
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