AI for Teaching and Learning

LUMA — AI-Enabled Intelligent Classroom Assistant

Transforming Learning with a Personalized AI Teaching Partner.

Luma Teacher Dashboard view showing analytics and flagged conversations
Teacher Dashboard
Monitor usage, review flagged conversations, and tune instruction style across assignments.
Luma chat embedded on a Google Classroom assignment page
Student Assistant in Google Classroom
Context-aware chat embedded right on the assignment, guiding students with teacher-aligned support.

Overview

This application is designed to integrate seamlessly with platforms like Google Classroom to create a responsive, intelligent assistant that supports both students and teachers. By leveraging large language models (LLMs), the assistant provides real-time, personalized support that reflects the teacher’s unique instructional approach, our shared Catholic Identity, references course-specific materials, and adapts to the individual needs of each student.

Core Functionality

Embedded Classroom Integration

The assistant can be attached to a specific teacher/course within Google Classroom, ensuring it is context-aware and always relevant.

Teacher-Informed Interaction Style

Through teacher input and modeling, the assistant mimics the educator’s tone, instructional style, and expectations, making its responses feel familiar and aligned with classroom norms.

Content-Specific Knowledge Base

Teachers can upload course documents (syllabi, readings, rubrics, etc.), allowing the assistant to reference class-specific content when responding to questions or providing explanations.

Student-Aware Personalization

Through ongoing interactions, the assistant learns about each student’s strengths, struggles, and learning style, enabling it to tailor guidance, suggest resources, and offer differentiated support.

Catholic Identity Integration

The assistant will be guided by Catholic values and principles, offering responses that are respectful of Catholic teachings and aligned with the mission of Catholic education.

24/7 Availability

Students have constant access to the assistant, providing support outside of school hours for homework help, feedback, and independent study guidance.

Adaptive & Persistent Learning Companion

The assistant continuously evolves based on teacher updates and student usage patterns, becoming smarter and more effective over time.

Educational Impact

This AI-powered assistant is more than just a tool, it becomes a dynamic instructional partner. By offering personalized support, increasing student engagement, and extending the reach of the teacher, it enhances differentiated instruction and makes learning more accessible and meaningful.

Vision

To create an AI assistant that doesn’t just deliver answers, but coaches, encourages, and connects with students the way an ideal teaching assistant would, aligning technology with the heart of teaching.