Dr. I-Chun Tsai

Dr. Tsai’s expertise and research focuses on:

• Artificial Intelligence in Education (Design/Application & Ethical Concerns)
• Robotic Design, Coding, and AI-Powered Applications in K-12 and Higher Education
• Designing and Integrating interactive technologies in K-12 settings
• Assistive Technology in K-12 settings
• Social Computing in Online Learning Community of Practice
  
• Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)
• Computer Mediated Communication (CMC)
• Visualizing Social Interaction of Virtual Learning Environments
• Technology Integration in Global Education

Current and Recent Projects:

Dr. Tsai leads and collaborates on multiple funded and community-based projects that extend her expertise in AI, robotics, and educational technology, including:

• Learning Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12: A Case Study of a Middle School AI Exploration Day. In partnership with the Hudson School District, Dr. Tsai investigates how hands-on AI Exploration Day activities influence middle school students’ awareness, understanding, and perceptions of AI, including its benefits, risks, and ethical considerations.
• Promoting the Integration of AI Technologies in K-12 Education: A Needs Assessment and Development of AI Workshops for K-12 Teachers. Working with the Summit Educational Service Center (ESC), Dr. Tsai is conducting a large-scale needs assessment of teachers, instructional support staff, and administrators. Findings guide the design of professional development workshops and training modules to strengthen AI literacy and ethical practice in schools.
• AI-Powered Robotics for Learning and Innovation. Building on Stanford’s open-source Mobile Aloha platform, this project develops a cost-effective AI robot at TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï to engage students in robotic design, coding, computer vision, and machine learning. It serves as both a research and teaching platform and is intentionally designed to support and empower women to learn, explore, and lead in the fields of AI and robotics.
• Using 3D Printing Tools to Support Learning of Neuroscience
• Applying Social Network Analysis to Examine the Impact of Social Interaction in Online Learning Environments
• Exploring the Impact and Awareness of AI Technologies in K-12 and examining current AI awareness, benefits, risks, and ethical concerns among students and educators

Through these initiatives, Dr. Tsai integrates her expertise in AI, robotic design, and coding to create hands-on, future-ready learning experiences. Her work not only prepares educators and students to engage meaningfully and responsibly with emerging technologies but also advances innovation, equity, and leadership in AI and robotics.