New assignment for CIS 3990

.gitignore

@@ -206,3 +206,4 @@ slides/~$13-Neural-Networks.pptx
 slides/~$14-NLP.pptx
 slides/~$01-Intro-to-Artificial-Intelligence-with-embedded-videos.pptx
 slides/~$02-Search-Problems.pptx
+slides/~$03-Informed-Search.pptx

Gemfile

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ source "https://rubygems.org"
 #
 # This will help ensure the proper Jekyll version is running.
 # Happy Jekylling!
-gem "jekyll", "~> 4.2.1"
+gem "jekyll", "~> 4.3.4"
 # This is the default theme for new Jekyll sites. You may change this to anything you like.
 gem "minima", "~> 2.5"
 # If you want to use GitHub Pages, remove the "gem "jekyll"" above and
@@ -21,12 +21,13 @@ end
 # Windows and JRuby does not include zoneinfo files, so bundle the tzinfo-data gem
 # and associated library.
 platforms :mingw, :x64_mingw, :mswin, :jruby do
-  gem "tzinfo", "~> 1.2"
+  gem "tzinfo", ">= 1", "< 3"
   gem "tzinfo-data"
 end
 
 # Performance-booster for watching directories on Windows
-gem "wdm", "~> 0.1.1", :platforms => [:mingw, :x64_mingw, :mswin]
+gem "wdm", "~> 0.1", :platforms => [:mingw, :x64_mingw, :mswin]
 
-
-gem "webrick", "~> 1.7"
+# Lock `http_parser.rb` gem to `v0.6.x` on JRuby builds since newer versions of the gem
+# do not have a Java counterpart.
+gem "http_parser.rb", "~> 0.6.0", :platforms => [:jruby]

_config.yml

@@ -1,6 +1,55 @@
-exclude: ['README.md']
-include: ['term-projects/2018']
-timezone: America/New_York
-markdown: kramdown
-highlighter: rouge
-future: true
+# Welcome to Jekyll!
+#
+# This config file is meant for settings that affect your whole blog, values
+# which you are expected to set up once and rarely edit after that. If you find
+# yourself editing this file very often, consider using Jekyll's data files
+# feature for the data you need to update frequently.
+#
+# For technical reasons, this file is *NOT* reloaded automatically when you use
+# 'bundle exec jekyll serve'. If you change this file, please restart the server process.
+#
+# If you need help with YAML syntax, here are some quick references for you:
+# https://learn-the-web.algonquindesign.ca/topics/markdown-yaml-cheat-sheet/#yaml
+# https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/yaml/
+#
+# Site settings
+# These are used to personalize your new site. If you look in the HTML files,
+# you will see them accessed via {{ site.title }}, {{ site.email }}, and so on.
+# You can create any custom variable you would like, and they will be accessible
+# in the templates via {{ site.myvariable }}.
+
+title: Your awesome title
+email: [email protected]
+description: >- # this means to ignore newlines until "baseurl:"
+  Write an awesome description for your new site here. You can edit this
+  line in _config.yml. It will appear in your document head meta (for
+  Google search results) and in your feed.xml site description.
+baseurl: "" # the subpath of your site, e.g. /blog
+url: "" # the base hostname & protocol for your site, e.g. http://example.com
+twitter_username: jekyllrb
+github_username:  jekyll
+
+# Build settings
+theme: minima
+plugins:
+  - jekyll-feed
+
+# Exclude from processing.
+# The following items will not be processed, by default.
+# Any item listed under the `exclude:` key here will be automatically added to
+# the internal "default list".
+#
+# Excluded items can be processed by explicitly listing the directories or
+# their entries' file path in the `include:` list.
+#
+# exclude:
+#   - .sass-cache/
+#   - .jekyll-cache/
+#   - gemfiles/
+#   - Gemfile
+#   - Gemfile.lock
+#   - node_modules/
+#   - vendor/bundle/
+#   - vendor/cache/
+#   - vendor/gems/
+#   - vendor/ruby/

homeworks/ai-enhanced-learning/ai-enhanced-learning.md

@@ -0,0 +1,258 @@
+---
+layout: default
+img: ai_methodology.png
+img_link: http://chatgpt.com
+caption: Test
+title: AI-Enhanced Learning 
+type: Homework
+number: 1
+active_tab: homework
+release_date: 2025-01-28
+due_date: 2025-02-05 23:59:00EDT
+transcripts: 
+    - 
+      name: Transcript of Lecture 1 on AI in Philosophy and SciFy
+      url: lecture-1.txt
+    - 
+      name: Transcript of Lecture 2 on AGI and Rational Agents
+      url: lecture-2.txt
+materials:
+    -
+      name: René Descartes (1637) "Discourse on the Method (Part Five, pages 97-100)"
+      url: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Discourse_on_the_Method/Part_5
+    - 
+      name: Alan Turing (1950) "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" 
+      url: https://courses.cs.umbc.edu/471/papers/turing.pdf
+    - 
+      name: John R. Searle (1980) "Minds, Brains, and Programs"
+      url: https://web-archive.southampton.ac.uk/cogprints.org/7150/1/10.1.1.83.5248.pdf
+    - 
+      name: Daniel Dennett (1978) 'Where Am I?'
+      url: https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/daniel-dennett-where-am-i/
+models:
+    - 
+      name: ChatGPT
+      url: https://chatgpt.com
+    - 
+      name: Claude
+      url: https://claude.ai
+    - 
+      name: DeepSeek R1
+      url: https://chat.deepseek.com/
+    - 
+      name: Gemini
+      url: https://gemini.google.com
+    - 
+      name: Copilot
+      url: https://copilot.microsoft.com/chats/
+    - 
+      name: NotebookLM
+      url: https://notebooklm.google
+submission_link: XXX
+---
+
+<!-- Check whether the assignment is ready to release -->
+{% capture today %}{{'now' | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
+{% capture release_date %}{{page.release_date | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
+{% if release_date > today %} 
+<div class="alert alert-danger">
+Warning: this assignment is out of date.  It may still need to be updated for this year's class.  Check with your instructor before you start working on this assignment.
+</div>
+{% endif %}
+<!-- End of check whether the assignment is up to date -->
+
+
+<!-- Check whether the assignment is up to date -->
+{% capture this_year %}{{'now' | date: '%Y'}}{% endcapture %}
+{% capture due_year %}{{page.due_date | date: '%Y'}}{% endcapture %}
+{% if this_year != due_year %} 
+<div class="alert alert-warning">
+Warning: this assignment is out of date.  It may still need to be updated for this year's class.  Check with your instructor before you start working on this assignment.
+</div>
+{% endif %}
+<!-- End of check whether the assignment is up to date -->
+
+
+
+{% if page.models %}
+<div class="alert alert-info">
+You can pick one or more of these models to use for this homework:
+<ul>
+{% for item in page.models %}
+<li><a href="{{item.url}}">{{ item.name }}</a></li>
+{% endfor %}
+</ul>
+</div>
+{% endif %}
+
+
+
+
+
+
+{{page.type}} {{page.number}}: {{page.title}}
+=============================================================
+
+In this homework assignment, you will explore how AI systems can enhance learning and understanding of course material. You'll work with AI tools to process, analyze, and create educational content while developing critical thinking skills about AI's role in education.
+
+## Objectives
+- Transform lecture content into structured educational materials
+- Engage critically with philosophical texts about AI
+- Design assessment materials
+- Envision the future of AI-enhanced educational tools
+
+## Part 1: Creating Enhanced Lecture Notes
+Using an AI system, convert the transcripts from Lectures 1 and 2 into well-organized, textbook-style notes. Your notes should:
+- Identify and bold key terms
+- Include clear section headings and subheadings
+- Incorporate relevant examples from the lectures
+- Create a comprehensive glossary of technical terms and concepts
+
+
+
+{% if page.transcripts %}
+<div class="alert alert-success">
+You can download the lecture transcripts here:
+<ul>
+{% for item in page.transcripts %}
+<li><a href="{{item.url}}">{{ item.name }}</a></li>
+{% endfor %}
+</ul>
+</div>
+{% endif %}
+
+
+## Part 2: Philosophical Analysis
+Select readings from key philosophers discussed in Lecture 1 (Descartes, Turing, Searle, and Dennett). Working with the AI system:
+- Generate summaries of the philosophical essays
+- Connect the philosophical arguments to themes from the lectures
+- Develop and pursue thoughtful questions that demonstrate critical engagement with the material
+- Document your dialogue with the AI system about these topics
+
+
+{% if page.materials %}
+<div class="alert alert-warning">
+You can download the philosophic essays here:
+<ul>
+{% for item in page.materials %}
+<li><a href="{{item.url}}">{{ item.name }}</a></li>
+{% endfor %}
+</ul>
+</div>
+{% endif %}
+
+
+
+
+## Part 3: Assessment Design
+Create assessment materials that target key learning objectives from the lectures:
+
+Multiple Choice Questions (5):
+- Each question should include:
+  - Clear question stem
+  - One correct answer
+  - 3-4 plausible distractors
+  - Explanation of why the correct answer is right and why others are wrong
+
+Short Answer Questions (5):
+- Questions answerable in 1-2 sentences
+- Sample answers demonstrating expected depth and specificity
+
+Essay Question (1):
+- Question requiring 1-2 paragraphs of analysis
+- Sample answer showing expected depth and reasoning
+- Detailed grading rubric with clear criteria
+
+## Part 4: Smart Textbook Concept
+Develop a vision for an AI-enhanced "smart textbook" of the future.
+
+Independent Analysis (your own words - don't use AI here):
+- Write your initial ideas about features, benefits, and use cases
+- Consider potential challenges and limitations
+- Describe ideal user interactions
+
+AI-Enhanced Proposal:
+- Use AI to expand and refine your initial concepts
+- Create a professional product brochure
+- Optional: Include AI-generated illustrations
+
+## Deliverables
+1. Enhanced Lecture Notes (PDF)
+   - Lecture 1 and 2 content
+   - Glossary of terms
+   - Documentation of which AI system you used and how you prompted it to create your lecture notes
+
+2. Philosophical Dialogue (PDF)
+   - Complete dialogue transcript with AI
+   - Analysis of philosophical connections
+   - Reflection on insights gained
+
+3. Assessment Materials (PDF)
+   - Multiple choice questions with explanations
+   - Short answer questions with sample responses
+   - Essay question with rubric
+
+4. Smart Textbook Proposal (PDF)
+   - Initial concept development
+   - Final product brochure
+   - Optional illustrations
+
+
+<table>
+   {% for publication in page.readings %}
+    <tr>
+      <td>
+	{% if publication.url %}
+		<a href="{{ publication.url }}">{{ publication.title }}</a>
+        {% else %}
+		{{ publication.title }}
+	{% endif %}
+	{% if publication.authors %}	      
+		- {{ publication.authors }}.
+	{% endif %}
+	{% if publication.year %}	
+		{{ publication.venue }}  {{ publication.year }}.
+	{% endif %}
+
+	{% if publication.abstract %}
+	<!-- abstract button -->
+	<a data-toggle="modal" href="#{{publication.id}}-abstract" class="label label-success">Abstract</a>
+	<!-- /.abstract button -->
+	<!-- abstract content -->
+	<div id="{{publication.id}}-abstract" class="modal fade" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="{{publication.id}}">
+    <div class="modal-dialog" role="document">
+      <div class="modal-content">
+        <div class="modal-header">
+          <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"><span aria-hidden="true">&times;</span></button>
+          <h4 class="modal-title" id="{{publication.id}}">{{publication.title}}</h4>
+        </div><!-- /.modal-header -->
+        <div class="modal-body">
+        {{publication.abstract}}
+        </div><!-- /.modal-body -->
+	</div><!-- /.modal-content -->
+	</div><!-- /.modal-dialog -->
+	</div><!-- /.abstract-content -->
+	{% endif %}
+	{% if publication.bibtex %}
+	<!-- bibtex button -->
+	<a data-toggle="modal" href="#{{publication.id}}-bibtex" class="label label-default">BibTex</a>
+	<!-- /.bibtex button -->
+	<!-- bibtex content -->
+	<div id="{{publication.id}}-bibtex" class="modal fade" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="{{publication.id}}">
+    <div class="modal-dialog" role="document">
+      <div class="modal-content">
+        <div class="modal-header">
+          <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"><span aria-hidden="true">&times;</span></button>
+          <h4 class="modal-title" id="{{publication.id}}">{{publication.title}}</h4>
+        </div><!-- /.modal-header -->
+        <div class="modal-body">
+ 	   <pre>{{publication.bibtex}}
+           </pre>
+        </div><!-- /.modal-body -->
+	</div><!-- /.modal-content -->
+	</div><!-- /.modal-dialog -->
+	</div><!-- /.bibtex-content -->
+	{% endif %}
+</td></tr>
+  {% endfor %}
+</table>