Building Equitable Tools for Student Problem Solving and Executive Function Using AI

Educational technology has been grappling with the possible benefits and responsibilities of leveraging AI to support student learning and teacher practice. An equity-centered, inclusive approach to leveraging AI capabilities is necessary to develop and understand tools that honor student brilliance, answer to teacher needs, and move towards more equitable educational experiences. We will discuss the creation, study, and iteration of a problem solving platform and embedded AI components to illustrate how equity-centered Inclusive Research & Development (iR&D) processes have impacted the product outcomes.