Advancing educational research through innovative technology and data-driven insights at the intersection of learning sciences and artificial intelligence
The VIABLE Lab (Versatile Innovations in Affect Behavior and Learning Engineering), led by Dr. Anthony Botelho, is a research laboratory at the University of Florida College of Education. Dr. Botelho, an Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, is an expert in developing and deploying technology to study student learning across educational contexts. Our lab combines theories and methodologies from education, cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, and computer science to advance learning technologies.
Dr. Anthony Botelho
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology
School of Teaching and Learning
University of Florida College of Education
As a researcher, Dr. Botelho focuses on impacting learning through the blending of learning theory and quantitative methods. His work leverages ideas and methods across multiple fields including cognitive psychology, statistics, and machine learning to benefit teachers and students through the development and application of educational technology.
Our lab focuses on developing innovative technological solutions for education through:
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Learning Analytics & AI in Education
Developing intelligent systems for personalized learning experiences -
Student Behavior & Affect Analysis
Understanding and supporting student engagement and emotional states -
Educational Data Mining
Extracting meaningful insights from educational data to improve learning outcomes
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Adaptive Learning Technologies
Building responsive systems that adapt to individual student needs -
Human-in-the-Loop Systems
Designing AI systems that maintain meaningful human oversight and interaction -
Machine Learning Applications
Applying cutting-edge ML techniques to solve educational challenges
We actively collaborate with:
- Educational researchers
- Computer scientists
- AI specialists
- K-12 and higher education educators
- Industry partners
VIABLE Lab
University of Florida College of Education
Norman Hall, 1221 SW 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
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