Conference proceedings article
Harnessing Conversational AI in Higher Education: The Education Buddy An Innovative Intervention for International Students Facing Study Difficulties
Publication Details
Authors: | Haenel, M.; Söllner, M. |
Editor: | Klein, Maike; Krupka, Daniel; Winter, Cornelia; Wohlgemuth, Volker |
Publisher: | Köllen Druck + Verlag GmbH |
Place: | Bonn, Deutschland |
Publication year: | 2023 |
Pages range : | 385-388 |
Book title: | INFORMATIK 2023 |
Title of series: | Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI) - Proceedings |
Volume number: | 337 |
ISBN: | 978-3-88579-731-9 |
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Abstract
As Germany anticipates a demographic shift necessitating reliance on foreign professionals, the integration of international students becomes critical. Despite being a preferred non-English speaking study destination, the country's academic environment -- encompassing course materials, lectures, and organizational aspects -- is predominantly German. This poses a significant language barrier for the 440,000 foreign students currently studying in Germany, potentially impeding their academic success and future professional integration. To mitigate this, we introduce the Education Buddy, a Conversational Agent (CA) designed to assist international students in navigating their studies. The Education Buddy emerges as a potentially effective tool for facilitating the successful participation of international students within the German academic system.
As Germany anticipates a demographic shift necessitating reliance on foreign professionals, the integration of international students becomes critical. Despite being a preferred non-English speaking study destination, the country's academic environment -- encompassing course materials, lectures, and organizational aspects -- is predominantly German. This poses a significant language barrier for the 440,000 foreign students currently studying in Germany, potentially impeding their academic success and future professional integration. To mitigate this, we introduce the Education Buddy, a Conversational Agent (CA) designed to assist international students in navigating their studies. The Education Buddy emerges as a potentially effective tool for facilitating the successful participation of international students within the German academic system.
