AI-Integrated Science Education & Literacies: The Greek Chatbot Talos

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Published: Apr 8, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7820
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence science education scientific literacy chatbot writing
Ioannis Lefkos
university of Macedonia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1895-4588
Maria Mitsiaki
Democritus University of Thrace
Apostolos Siokas
Aristotelio College
Abstract

In this paper, we present the development of Talos, a customised chatbot using the AI Power plugin, on an educational platform to support students in basic education in writing scientific texts. The customisation involves simplifying the language, providing a student-friendly response style and age-sensitive texts. Talos acts as an educational tool, a facilitator, an expert and a friend in a targeted effort to develop scientific literacy in a personalised way. In addition, a discussion follows of the opportunities and challenges that emerge during the testing phase of Talos.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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