Developing an In-house gen AI Chatbot Customization Platform to Empower Teaching and Learning

In this informative workshop, participants will explore ByteWise, an innovative Gen AI chatbot customization platform created through a collaboration between the Language Centre and the Department of Computer Science at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). ByteWise is designed to enhance educational interactions by allowing teachers to create custom chatbot prompts in natural language, thereby facilitating dynamic student engagement. A significant feature of the platform is the ability for teachers to access students' chat histories with prior consent, ensuring transparency and ethical use of data. Additionally, the costs associated with using premium Large Language Models are subsidized by university-funded projects, making this technology accessible at an affordable rate. Attendees are encouraged to register for both a teacher and a student account at https://chat.hkbu.life/#/register before the session and to familiarize themselves with the platform's extensive capabilities at http://llm.hkbu.life. This session is ideal for educational professionals seeking to integrate advanced AI tools into their teaching practices. This session will be co-presented by Dr Simon Wang and his digital twin (a customised chatbot-empowered avatar).