How Dr. Sankaranarayanan Leverages Mindjoy
As a Postdoctoral Fellow in Academic Affairs with expertise in instructional technology, Dr. Sankaranarayanan has embraced Mindjoy to transform his approach to teaching SQL programming. Using his background in Instructional Systems Technology, he creates AI tutors that align with his teaching philosophy of making complex concepts accessible to all students.
Dr. Sankaranarayanan’s implementation showcases his innovative approach:
- He crafts personalized AI tutors that adapt to each student's learning journey, identifying their unique strengths and areas for growth in SQL programming.
- Drawing from his instructional design expertise, he develops customized practice problems that evolve with student progress.
- He integrates immediate feedback mechanisms that mirror his teaching style, helping students learn from their mistakes in real-time.
- Building on his experience with technology-enhanced learning, he designs interactive experiences that keep students engaged.
- He carefully aligns the AI tutors with his SQL curriculum, ensuring they complement his classroom instruction while remaining accessible to students at all skill levels.
Impact
Within just one SQL programming module, Dr. Sankaranarayanan transformed student learning by creating a single AI tutor that automatically adapts to each student's pace. Students quickly moved from initial curiosity to actively using it as their go-to learning companion, receiving instant feedback on practice problems at any time - no more waiting for office hours. The success was so immediate that what started as one lecturer experimenting with AI has now inspired colleagues to explore bringing Mindjoy's AI tutors into their own teaching.
