Utilizing Current Technologies to Foster Augmented On-line Learning

Abstract

Science involving the human brain, psychology, and cognition has progressed sufficiently that the technology exists to develop a mutually beneficial exchange of information between a human and an AI. Dubbed “AI Symbiosis,” this process enables positive feedback between humans and adaptive computer algorithms in which both human and AI would “learn” how to perform tasks more efficiently than either could alone. Several new technologies and inventions allow a vast array of augmented input and/or output between humans and AI, including mental activity wirelessly operating computers, manipulation of targeted neurons with or without implants, non-invasive, surface-level implants the size of a coin transmitting real-time neural activity of senses, real-time video feed of human mental images, and estimation of thoughts and emotions. A research project is planned to study students’ divided attention when they are learning content in on-line environments. The research will target eye-tracking, click timing, and task performance data to determine the levels of impact divided attention has on student learning. We believe that this line of research will also inform best practices in on-line instructional settings.