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Publication On-Device AI in Education: A Privacy-First, Open-Source Alternative to Cloud-Based Models(University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2024-10) Gattupalli, SaiThis poster, presented at the MassCUE Fall Conference 2024 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, explores on-device artificial intelligence (AI) as a privacy-first, open-source alternative to widely-used corporate-run models such as ChatGPT and Claude. The work highlights the benefits of deploying AI directly on devices, ensuring enhanced data security, greater control over content, and reduced reliance on cloud-based infrastructures. Focused on educational applications, this approach empowers educators and learners with AI-driven tools that prioritize user privacy while maintaining robust functionality and learning outcomes. By breaking the dependency on corporate models, this research advocates for the democratization of AI technologies in K-12 and higher education. It also addresses ethical considerations in AI use, particularly regarding privacy, data security, and equitable access. This research is vital for educators, technologists, and policy makers seeking ethical, sustainable alternatives to traditional cloud-based AI models.Publication Investigating Cultural Signatures in Game Designs of Middle School Students from Argentina, India, and the United States.(University of Massachusettes Amherst, 2024-06) Gattupalli, Sai; Castro, Francisco; Arroyo, IvonThis work was presented at the International Society of Learning Sciences (ISLS) 2024 in Buffalo, NY, on June 10, 2024.Publication Prompt Literacy for STEM Educators. Enhance your Teaching and Learning with Generative AI(2023-01-01) Gattupalli, Sai; Maloy, Robert W.; Edwards, Sharon; Gearty, AlexandraUnderstanding Prompt Literacy and Its Role in STEM Education ● Workshop focuses on prompt literacy, a pivotal skill for educators in the digital age. ● Discuss fundamentals of prompt crafting, interpret and critique AI prompts ● Hands-on activities for prompt crafting, using CAST model ● Workshop participant backgrounds include: Edtech, speech-language, GenEd, Special Ed, Inclusion, AP Language, English, Business, World Languages, STEM Education, and more, across various grade levelsPublication Investigating Pre-Service Teachers' Intention to Apply Critical Media Literacy (CML) in Career(2023-01-01) Xu, ChenyangPoster presented on 2023 UMass Amherst College of Education Annual Research Showcase In the contemporary era characterized by the proliferation of "fake news" and "alternative facts," the importance of Critical Media Literacy (CML) has never been more pronounced. This study investigates the beliefs and intentions of pre-service teachers towards the integration of CML into their future teaching practices, utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a theoretical framework. The outcomes of this study aim to provide a comprehensive insight into pre-service teachers' perspective towards CML, serving as a significant resource for researchers, teacher education faculty, administrators, and the broader educational community, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of CML education in K-12 settings.Publication Designers and Deliverers: Undergraduate Students Co-Creating a Flipped & Blended College Course(2021-01-01) Maloy, Robert W.; Edwards, Sharon A.; Gearty, Alexandra; Allan, Katie; Lee, Brendan; O'Connell, Carly; O'Rourke, Meghan; Wallman, Devon; Ruberti, Deven; Hill, Madeline; Johnson, Olivia