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Enhancing Historical Engagement through AI in Healthcare Education

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Adam Dwight

Technologies Manager

Natalie Aston, a tutor at City of Wolverhampton College, innovatively utilised AI technologies like Teachermatic's "Ask the Expert" generator and Vidnoz AI in her Access to HE course on Health Care and Social Policy. This approach significantly increased student engagement by allowing interactive sessions with historical figures like William Beveridge, founder of the NHS.

Natalie Aston integrated two AI tools into her Access to HE course on Health Care and Social Policy at City of Wolverhampton College, aimed at making the study of the NHS's history more dynamic and engaging.

Implementation Steps:

1. Teachermatic's "Ask the Expert": Initially, Natalie used this tool to facilitate a virtual dialogue between students and William Beveridge. Students would pose questions about the NHS, which the AI would answer in text form, simulating a conversation with Beveridge.

2. Introduction of Vidnoz AI: After receiving feedback for more realistic interaction, Natalie introduced Vidnoz AI. This advanced tool animates a photograph of Beveridge, enabling him to 'answer' student questions in a video format, making the interaction appear as though Beveridge was speaking in real-time. This educational strategy enhanced student interaction with historical content, making the learning experience more engaging and relatable by 'bringing history to life.'

Key Learning

Improved Student Interaction and Interest:

The use of AI tools transformed passive learning into an interactive experience, significantly boosting student interest and engagement.

Deeper Connection to Historical Content:

The realistic portrayal of historical figures helped students feel a direct connection to the historical narratives, enriching their understanding and retention of the subject matter.

Successful Integration of Technology in Education: Natalie’s application of AI in teaching demonstrates the potential of digital tools to enhance traditional educational methods, receiving positive feedback from students.

The scenario in this case study is genuine and based upon real events and data, however its narration has been crafted by AI to uphold a standardised and clear format for readers.

Risks

Technical Dependence and Reliability:

Increased reliance on technology introduces risks related to system failures or glitches, which could disrupt the learning process.

Accuracy of Content:

While AI tools provide engaging interactions, there is a continual need to ensure the historical accuracy and appropriateness of the AI-generated content, requiring regular updates and oversight by educational professionals.