'People expect to be able to learn and work anywhere, with constant access to learning materials, as well as each other' (NMC Horizon report, 2017 Higher Education Edition, p. 6). Teachers understand this all too well; replying to the same email question over and over, answering the same question about an assignment, repeating themselves in the classroom to a student who wasn't listening, organizing individual program plans. 

​

Are ChatBots the answer? 

​

ChatBots Magazine lists '4 Ways ChatBots are Revolutionizing Education', and most of these relate to administration issues. However, the capacities of ChatBots and AI can extend far beyond this single use; EdSurge recently highlighted a startup company that's using Alexa technology to create 'a voice-assisted math practice and instructional product'.  

​

'Technology and digital tools have become ubiquitous, but they can be ineffective or dangerous when they are not integrated into the learning process in meaningful ways' (NMC Horizon Report, 2017 Higher Education Edition, p.7). In this Open Educational Resource, we examine three different learning applications of ChatBots, created by ordinary instructors. 

​

We hope this documented experience of researching and creating ChatBots will inspire further learning applications or innovative EdTech Ventures. We look forward to your feedback!