OPIE: AI guide to student placement success
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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Unit Tasters deliver sustained student engagement through critical offer-to-census period
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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Student-built AI prototype 'Attune' explores new frontiers in legal tutoring
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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Tardis - Placement preparation assistant
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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Lexi LawScribe - Legal writing tutor
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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