Integrating AI into educational and research processes to elevate the humanities to a new level
EHU Digital Humanities Lab: Innovation, Research, Education
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EHU Digital Humanities Laboratory
is an innovative initiative implemented at the European Humanities University with the support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The project aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into research and educational processes.
The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between traditional humanities and advanced digital technologies, providing students and faculty with access to modern machine learning and data analysis tools.
The laboratory serves as a space for interdisciplinary collaboration, where specialists from various fields can master cutting-edge technologies and apply them in research and teaching. As part of the project, pedagogical methods tailored to the specifics of the humanities are developed and implemented, training seminars and workshops for university faculty are conducted, and online courses are createdāavailable both to the EHU academic community and a broader audience. One of the key focus areas is facilitating AI accessibility for humanities scholars, including the development of custom solutions using the ChatGPT API.
Key Stages of Project Implementation
AI in Education: From Basics to Practice
Open Course for Educators: ``Fundamentals of AI in Education``
The creation of this course marked an important milestone in the project, aimed at helping faculty master artificial intelligence technologies. The program combines theory and practice, allowing participants to gradually learn how to apply AI tools in educational activities.
The course includes:
š Basics of artificial intelligence and its application in education
š Effective use of ChatGPT
š Data analysis and generation of educational materials
š Group projects and creative tasks with AI
š Ethics and limitations of neural networks
The interactive learning format includes practice, tests, and exercises, ensuring confident mastery of AI tools. By the end of the course, participants will be able to create a personal AI assistant for teaching and research.
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Workshop ``Generative Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Technology and Humanities``
The āGenerative Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Technology and Humanitiesā workshop, held from February 5th to 9th at the European Humanities University, provided an engaging and interactive exploration of the transformative potential of generative AI in the humanities and social sciences. Led by Andrzej Wodecki, a renowned expert from the Warsaw University of Technology, the workshop offered participants an in-depth look at AI capabilities, applications in teaching and research, and advanced technological insights.
Faculty members were introduced to cutting-edge AI tools, including Large Language Models (LLMs), and engaged in practical exercises that enhanced their understanding of AI’s role in education. The workshop fostered a creative exchange of ideas and successfully encouraged the use of AI to enrich academic and professional development.
From Idea to Practice: AI Chatbots Developed through DHL Mini-Projects
In 2024, as part of theĀ Digital Humanities LabĀ project, we developed and deployed five AI-powered educational chatbots to support faculty in teaching. AnĀ educational chatbotĀ is defined asĀ an AI-driven tool designed to interact with users via natural language, providing instant, context-aware assistance for teaching and learning. These systems can answer questions, recommend resources, facilitate assessments, provide feedback, and promote engagement.
1. Understand the role of chatbot in your course
Decision to use chatbot should be linked to the course objectives and learning outcomes. The chatbot should be integrated into the curriculum and complement existing teaching methods. It should be viewed as a supplementary tool rather than a replacement for teaching methods. Educational chatbots are best used for automating routine tasks, providing quick feedback, and assisting students in specific learning activities.
2. Encourage students to engage with the chatbot
Chatbots can facilitate self-paced learning by offering 24/7 access to information and practice tasks. However, students need encouragement to start interacting with the chatbot for quick questions, theoretical explanations, and structured exercises. You should provide initial training or tutorials on how to effectively use the chatbot in the course. Additionally, integrating chatbot interactions into assignments or discussions can help students see their practical value.
3. Ensure ethical use
You should teach students about the ethical implications of AI and the responsible use of chatbots in education. Clearly define the chatbotās capabilities and limitations to prevent over-reliance on automated assistance. Maintain transparency by explaining how the chatbot generates responses, its potential biases, and its inability to replace expert judgment. Provide clear guidelines on when students should use the chatbot, for example, for quick clarifications, basic theoretical explanations, and structured exercises, and when they should seek guidance from the teacher.
4. Address chatbot technical limitations
Test the chatbotās functionality before introducing it to students to ensure reliability and ease of use. Be prepared to address technical issues, such as navigation difficulties or inconsistent responses, and regularly collect student feedback to make necessary improvements.
5. Continuously monitor and improve
You should regularly assess the chatbotās effectiveness by collecting student feedback through surveys and using other diagnostic tools to identify areas for improvement. Work closely with technical team to improve chatbot functionality and address reported issues. Stay informed about advancements in AI-assisted learning to continuously enhance chatbot integration and ensure it remains a support tool in your course.
AI Chatbots in Education: Key Insights and Recommendations
During development, we identified key insights on using AI chatbots in education and summarized them as short recommendations. These tips support faculty, designers, administrators, and developers in launching or improving AI-powered teaching tools, with a focus on effectiveness and ethics.
International Scientific Conference ``Right to Education in the Era of Challenges
From January 23 to 25, 2025, the European Humanities University (EHU) successfully hosted the International Scientific Conference “Right to Education in the Era of Challenges.” Leading scholars, educators, and experts discussed pressing issues of accessibility, academic freedom, and the transformation of education in the face of global challenges.
A key event was the second day of the conference, dedicated to artificial intelligence in education, which also marked the final stage of the project. It brought together research, innovation, and discussions on the future of educational technologies, emphasizing the need for the responsible integration of AI into the learning process.
