CyberScholar

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CyberScholar (previously called the CGScholar AI Helper) is an innovative web software application within the CGScholar suite of writing, peer review and assessment tools. It offers feedback to students working on written assignment. In Phase I of the project in 2024, we developed and tested CyberScholar in four middle and high schools. It was found that the Generative AI technology based on teacher-customized rubrics and topic-specific resources uploaded by the teacher provided students with constructive reviews and accurate ratings after they completed their drafts. Students used this feedback to successfully revise and resubmit their work. In Phase and in response to the pilot findings, we have developd an additional tool that provides AI support for students at the drafting stage while monitoring the relative contribution of the student and the AI, tracking learner progress independent of the AI. Although widely applicable for writing assignments across the range Grades 4 to 12, this research has focused on the applicability of the tool for information and argument writing in English Language Arts, Science and social studies in high school, a crucial transition time for college and career readiness.

This research and development work has been supported by the Small Business and Innovation Research Program (SBIR), Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education.