The GENIE Learn teams of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Universiadad de Valladolid and Universitat Pompeu Fabra met in Leganés on June 26-27 2025 to discuss the progress of the project and future activities.
The event lasted two days and had two invited participants. On the one hand, Mutlu Cukurova (University College London) presented “Human-AI Complementarity in Education: From Productivity Gains to Augmentation”” and Pedro Moreno (Microsoft) presented “Copilot y uso de Agentes en Educación”
A summary of the agenda is as follows:
June 26th 2025
10:30-11:00 Arrival
11:00 – 12:00
- Welcome
- Carlos Delgado Kloos & Pedro M. Moreno Marcos (hosts)
- Key GENIE Learn project ideas and objectives; global (project coordinator) and by this partner (IPs/co-IPs). (10’’ each partner)
- UC3M: Carlos Delgado Kloos & Pedro M. Moreno Marcos
- UVA: Juan I. Asensio-Pérez & Miguel L. Bote-Lorenzo
- UPF: Davinia Hernández-Leo & Patricia Santos
12:00-13:00 Talk by invited speaker
- Mutlu Cukurova (UCL): “Human-AI Complementarity in Education: From Productivity Gains to Augmentation”
Abstract: This talk aims to unpack the multifaceted conceptualisations of AI as tools, cognitive models, and agents within human-AI hybrid intelligence in education (Cukurova, 2024). Drawing on emerging empirical evidence from recent studies aligned with each of these conceptualisations, the talk explores AI’s potential to enhance productivity for both teachers and learners. At the same time, it raises critical concerns about the challenges of designing AI systems that genuinely augment human competence and foster synergy in tightly coupled human-AI interactions. The presentation underscores the unintended consequences of focusing narrowly on a single conceptualisation in research or practice, and argues for moving beyond reductive applications of AI aimed solely at productivity gains.
*Cukurova, M. (2024). The interplay of learning, analytics and artificial intelligence in education: A vision for hybrid intelligence. British Journal of Educational Technology, 56(2), 469-488.
13:00-14:30 Lunch
- University cafeteria
14:30-16:00 Session with 3 presentations
- Pablo García-Zarza (UVa): “Can Large Language Models Identify Locations Better Than Linked Open Data for U-Learning?” (20 min.)
- Rodrigo Prestes Machado (UC3M): “Analyzing Student Use of Metacognition Strategies in Interactions with GenAI-Powered Chatbots”. (20 min.)
- Shatha Alkhasawneh (UPF) (30 mins): GenAI support for Learning Design
16:00-16:15 Coffee break
16:15-18:30 Workshops
- Rebiha Kemcha (UC3M): “Enhancing Microcredential Design through Agentic Artificial Intelligence” (45 min)
- Alejandro Ortega-Arranz & Pablo García-Zarza (UVa): “Supporting Teacher Autonomy within Learning Situations that Involve Generative AI Tools” (45 min)
20:30 Dinner
June 27 th 2025
9:30-10:30 Talk by invited speaker
Pedro Moreno (Microsoft): “Copilot y uso de Agentes en Educación”
Resumen: En esta sesión abordaremos cómo mejorar la eficiencia y productividad del personal docente y de administración, personalizar la experiencia educativa para cada estudiante y facilitar la gestión y organización de tareas educativas y administrativas.
10:30-10:45 Coffee break
10:45-11:30 Workshop
- Shatha Alkhasawneh and Davinia Hernández-Leo (UPF): “GenAI2: GenAI support for teachers when designing for learning with GenAI” (45 min)
11:30-13:30 Session with 4 presentations
- Artemis Mohseni (UVa): “Enhancing SLEs with Large Language Models: Integrating Knowledge Components and SOLO Taxonomy in Cultural Heritage Education” (20 min)
- Héctor Florido (UPF): “Help-seeking in problem solving-classrooms: Teacher orchestration and GenAI” (30 min)
- Mohamed Saban (UVa): “GenAI and doctoral education in the DEMHAIC project” (20 min)
- Alberto Jiménez Macías (UC3M): “Characterizing educational exercises using learning analytics techniques” (20 min)
13:30-14:30 Lunch
- University cafeteria
14:30-16:00 Administrative issues