2. How do LLMs work?

Week 3 (February 9)

Due: A. Initial conjectures

Assigned: B. User research

A conceptual overview of how large language models work, and a hands-on introduction to GSE's AI server.

Schedule

• 4:10-5:00: Conceptual overview of machine learning and large language models.
• 5:05-5:55: Hands-on introduction to our AI server.
• 6:00-6:50: Group work time for Initial conjectures assignment.

• Large Language Models in Education
• Assignments
• Schedule
• 1. (Snow day)
• 1. Introductions
• 2. How do LLMs work?
• 3. Designing AI tools
• 4. Activity systems: Designing for/in context
• 5. Prototyping
• 6. Needfinding
• 7. Planning a field study
• 8. Qualitative data analysis
• 9. Critiques
• 10. Quantitative data analysis
• 12. Data analysis workshop
• 13. Writing workshop
• 14. LLMs in Education Expo