Study Valley's AI Breakthrough: Over 80,000 Feedback Instances Transforming Inquiry Learning

Study Valley Achieves 80,000 AI Feedbacks for Inquiry Learning

In a significant development for the realm of education, Study Valley, a Tokyo-based startup, has announced that its inquiry-based learning platform, TimeTact, has surpassed 80,000 instances of AI-generated feedback since the rollout of its AI functionalities in April 2024. This milestone emphasizes a drastic reduction in teachers' workloads, effectively saving them over 26,000 hours, and enhancing the overall quality of inquiry learning for students.

Background and Challenges

The implementation of comprehensive inquiry lessons as a mandate in Japan's high schools since the 2022 academic year has led to a significant shift in educational approaches. Each student is now required to set their own tasks, conduct investigations, analyses, and presentations as part of their learning process. However, the variety of subjects that students choose to explore has created a substantial challenge for teachers, who are now burdened with the task of offering appropriate feedback to a diverse array of student projects. This labor-intensive requirement has proven to be a major obstacle in promoting effective inquiry-based learning.

Achievement of 80,000 AI Feedbacks

1. Significant Reduction in Workload

- Feedback Count: Over 80,000 instances of AI-generated feedback have been recorded.
- Time Savings: Based on an estimated 20 minutes of workload per feedback, the total time saved exceeds 26,000 hours.
- Efficiency Gains: Teachers can now redirect their freed-up time towards delivering higher-quality individual instruction and preparing for classes.

2. High Reliability and Zero Error Record

- Incidence of Hallucination: There have been zero instances of hallucination across the 80,000 feedbacks provided.
- Wrong Answers: No inaccurate feedback has been reported.
- Satisfaction Levels: Feedback from schools that have implemented the AI functionality indicates a high level of satisfaction.

3. Contribution to Quality of Inquiry Learning

- Students can receive high-quality feedback in as little as 10 seconds.
- The AI system provides instantaneous support throughout all phases of the inquiry process, including topic setting, information collection, organization, analysis, and summarization.
- By preventing stagnation in students' inquiry activities, the platform significantly encourages continuous learning.

Voices from Implementing Schools

One teacher at an implementing school stated, "The immediate feedback from AI has greatly invigorated students' inquiry activities. Teachers can now focus more on personalized instruction, leading to an enhancement in the overall quality of inquiry learning." A school administrator remarked, "Having achieved 80,000 feedbacks with no instances of hallucination demonstrates an essential trustworthiness for utilizing AI in educational settings."

Future Developments

Building on this success, Study Valley is determined to enhance its AI functionalities and improve accuracy. Planned developments include:
1. Further Improvement of Feedback Accuracy: Utilizing accumulated data to offer more precise advice.
2. Expansion of Scope: Strengthening the capability to handle a broader array of inquiry topics.
3. Increased Adoption in Schools: Accelerating the deployment of the platform across high schools in Japan.

About Study Valley

Founded in January 2020, Study Valley is an EdTech venture dedicated to facilitating inquiry-based learning. Its mission is to create a world where everyone can equip themselves with inquiry skills to carve their future. With over 400 schools and educational institutions and partnerships with more than 200 companies, Study Valley is recognized as a provider in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's STEAM library initiative.

For further information, visit Study Valley's official website or their platform TimeTact.