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Enhancing Presentation Skills with AI

The art of presentation has always been essential for students, but during the pandemic, it became increasingly challenging to provide effective feedback. Addressing this gap is TANREN Inc., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, which has developed an AI feedback system based on its flagship product, "TANREN Ver.8." This year, the system has been adopted again for the Fifth National High School Presentation Championship, co-hosted by the Presentation Association and Fukui Prefectural Board of Education, promising to enhance the skills of participating students through individualized AI-generated feedback.

Background: Challenges in Education and Feedback

The National High School Presentation Championship aims to nurture logical thinking, expression, and creativity among high school students. Last year's competition saw participation from 755 teams, and this year’s goal is to include over 1,000 schools. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to online learning has reduced face-to-face teaching opportunities. As a result, providing consistent and high-quality feedback on practical skills, like presentation delivery, has been a significant challenge.

The Presentation Association and Fukui Prefectural Board of Education share a strong commitment to support the growth of high school students through objective and effective feedback. In response to these needs, TANREN introduced its performance evaluation system and AI technology last year, leading to its continued adoption and enhancement this year.

Solution Overview: Tailored Feedback from "AI Presentation Teacher"

The AI feedback system being provided for this year's championship is specifically optimized for the event, utilizing the AI analysis and feedback capabilities from the latest version of TANREN, referred to as "MY TANREN 'AI 1on1.'" The AI Presentation Teacher will generate objective and specific feedback on various aspects of the presentations uploaded by students. This includes evaluation criteria such as structure, delivery style, and clarity of the message, using the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service.

Key Features:

• - Automated Feedback: Students can upload their presentation videos and receive automated feedback, which allows them to refine their skills efficiently.
• - Encouragement of Iterative Learning: Based on the feedback, students can re-upload their videos up to three times, fostering a cycle of effective skill acquisition through trial and error.
• - Scalability for Large Events: Thanks to its cloud-based architecture, the system can process numerous submissions from across the nation, ensuring rapid and uniform feedback without geographical limitations, alleviating the administrative burden while enhancing participant satisfaction.

Future Prospects: The Role of AI Agents in Education

The initiative by TANREN marks an essential step toward utilizing AI agents to support personalized learning and performance improvement. The company plans to further develop AI agents that can offer interactive coaching tailored to individual characteristics. This advancement will benefit not only the education sector but also corporate training, on-the-job training, and skill enhancement across various contexts.

TANREN believes that their involvement in the National High School Presentation Championship serves as a compelling case study for other organizations interested in efficiently conducting remote presentation competitions and developing talent through distance training and skill evaluation.

About the Presentation Association

The Presentation Association operates with the mission "to create a world where thoughts are conveyed," aiming for the growth of individuals and social development through the promotion of presentation skills. They co-host the National High School Presentation Championship and conduct various seminars, training sessions, and certification programs.

For more information, visit Presentation Association.

About TANREN Inc.

Founded in October 2014, TANREN Inc. specializes in the design, development, and sales of performance evaluation applications, including the mobile cloud-based educational apps. Under the leadership of CEO Sato Katsuhiko, TANREN has successfully merged corporate sales experience with AI technology to create a platform that visualizes performance, providing objective feedback and iterative practice mechanisms that significantly enhance organizational skills and training efficiency.

For inquiries regarding TANREN’s services, please contact: TANREN Inc., 1-5-6 Kudansouth, Chiyoda, Tokyo. Tel: 03-6869-2586. Email: support@tanren.jp. More information on TANREN can be found on their Facebook page.