Identify Learning Gaps Using BoodleBox

Identifying learning gaps is a crucial step in enhancing student success and improving educational outcomes. By pinpointing areas where students struggle to meet learning objectives, educators can tailor their teaching strategies, provide targeted support, and create more effective learning experiences. BoodleBox is a powerful tool helping educators leverage AI throughout this process, enabling a deeper understanding to better address student needs.

Step 1: Prepare Materials

• Gather your course learning objectives and student work samples (e.g., essays or quizzes).
• Open BoodleBox in your web browser and log in to your account.
• Start a new chat by clicking “+ Start New Chat” in the left sidebar.
• Use the drag and drop feature to upload your learning objectives and student work samples to the chat.

Step 2: Ask AI

• Ask the AI (we suggest EduBot Learning Gaps) to review your uploaded materials and identify potential learning gaps.
  • Example prompt: I have attached our course learning objectives and a set of student work samples. Please analyze these materials to identify potential learning gaps and areas where student work may not align with the objectives.
• Review the AI’s initial analysis and engage in a back-and-forth conversation to dig deeper into specific areas of concern.
  • Example prompt: Could you provide more specific examples of how the identified gaps in [subject area] are manifesting in the student work? What patterns or trends do you notice?
• Once you have a comprehensive analysis from the first AI assistant, bring in a second AI assistant for comparison and additional insights (consider a subject specific RoleBot).
  • Example prompt: I’ve received an initial analysis of learning gaps based on the uploaded materials. Could you review the same documents and provide your own analysis? Please highlight any additional gaps you identify or areas where you might disagree with the first assessment.
• Feel free to engage with as many AI models and bots as you see fit – noting similarities and differences in their findings along the way.
• Revisit each AI assistant individually to ask for suggestions on addressing the identified learning gaps.
  • Example prompt: Based on the learning gaps you’ve both identified, what strategies would you recommend to improve student understanding and performance in these areas?
• Iterate this process, asking for clarification or additional information as needed, until you have a comprehensive understanding of the learning gaps and a well-rounded set of potential strategies to address them.

Step 3: Evaluate

• Carefully review the AI-generated analyses and recommendations alongside your original learning objectives and student work samples.
• Copy the key findings, identified learning gaps, and recommended strategies from BoodleBox.
• Open Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
• Paste the copied information into your document.
• Organize the information into a structured report, including sections for:
  • Overview of learning objectives
  • Summary of identified learning gaps
  • Specific examples from student work
  • Recommended strategies for addressing gaps
  • Action plan for implementing changes
• Use the document as a guide for adjusting your teaching approach and monitoring student progress.