Caitlin Tenison
Author directory2026
An LLM-Enhanced Score Reporting Assistant for Teachers: System Design and Usability Evaluation
Shan Zhang | Caitlin Tenison | Diego Zapata-Rivera | Reginald Gooch | Maya Israel
Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con): Full Papers
Shan Zhang | Caitlin Tenison | Diego Zapata-Rivera | Reginald Gooch | Maya Israel
Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con): Full Papers
This study introduces an LLM-powered Smart Report Assistant grounded in audience analysis and assessment design principles. Using retrieval-augmented generation, the system helps teachers interpret assessment data through personalized and conversational reporting. Results from a usability study indicate promise for supporting score interpretation and data-informed instructional decision-making.
2025
Towards assessing persistence in reading in young learners using pedagogical agents
Caitlin Tenison | Beata Beigman Kelbanov | Noah Schroeder | Shan Zhang | Michael Suhan | Chuyang Zhang
Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con): Full Papers
Caitlin Tenison | Beata Beigman Kelbanov | Noah Schroeder | Shan Zhang | Michael Suhan | Chuyang Zhang
Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con): Full Papers
This pilot study investigated the use of a pedagogical agent to administer a conversational survey to second graders following a digital reading activity, measuring comprehension, persistence, and enjoyment. Analysis of survey responses and behavioral log data provide evidence for recommendations for the design of agent-mediated assessment in early literacy.