Our Mission

About AILE Lab

The AI and Literacy Education Lab (AILE Lab), launched in December 2024, investigates how artificial intelligence can transform children’s literacy learning and development. The lab brings together researchers and student researchers from Education, Computer Science, and related fields to design, develop, and evaluate AI-powered tools that support children’s language, literacy, and cognitive development across diverse learning contexts.

The AILE Lab explores how artificial intelligence can serve as a meaningful learning partner for children, while supporting educators, families, and communities through responsible and evidence-based innovation.

A child and caregiver sharing a book in a warm learning environment

Human-Centered AI

Designing AI systems that prioritize children’s learning experiences, engagement, and developmental needs.

Literacy Learning

Exploring AI-supported approaches for vocabulary, reading, comprehension, and language development.

Interdisciplinary Innovation

Connecting education, computer science, and learning sciences to advance the future of AI-enhanced learning.

What We Study

Research Areas

Our research connects learning science, literacy development, and responsible technology design.

AI-Powered Literacy Learning

Investigating conversational and multimodal AI systems that support children’s reading and language development.

Child-AI Interaction

Understanding how children interact with AI learning partners and how AI can adapt to children’s needs.

Home Literacy Environments

Exploring how AI can support families and caregivers in creating enriched literacy experiences.

AI in Education Design

Developing and evaluating responsible AI technologies for children, educators, and learning communities.

Work in Progress

Current Projects

Featured Inquiry · 01

AI as a Literacy Learning Partner

Examining how AI and caregivers support children’s vocabulary learning and literacy development.

Human-centered design · Child-caregiver interaction · Vocabulary learning

A child exploring a story with a caregiver and a learning device

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Multimodal AI Reading Systems

Developing AI learning environments integrating conversation, visual supports, and adaptive feedback.

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AI in Literacy Education Research Review

Mapping emerging research on artificial intelligence applications in literacy education.

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From Research to Practice

Translating AI literacy research into meaningful educational applications for children and families.

Interdisciplinary by Design

Our Team

The AILE Lab brings together faculty researchers, student researchers, and interdisciplinary collaborators who share a commitment to advancing AI-supported learning.

Faculty researcher collaborating in an academic setting

Leadership

Faculty Director

Guiding the lab’s research program, partnerships, and commitment to rigorous educational inquiry.

Student researchers discussing educational research together

Research Community

Student Researchers

Contributing perspectives from education, computing, design, and the learning sciences.

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Partnerships

Research Collaborators

Connecting complementary expertise to develop responsible and meaningful learning technologies.

Scholarship and Recognition

Research Impact

We share evidence, methods, and emerging insights with the research and education communities.

  • Peer-reviewed Publications
  • Conference Presentations
  • Research Grants
  • Awards and Fellowships

Build With Us

Join AILE Lab

We welcome students, researchers, educators, and community partners interested in exploring how artificial intelligence can support children’s learning and development.