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In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, the integration of
Large Language Model (LLM)-based chatbots presents a transformative opportunity
to enhance learning experiences. Our project introduces "Maike",
an innovative educational chatbot designed to revolutionize the traditional
learning paradigm by fostering critical thinking, purposeful learning, and
self-efficacy among students. Unlike conventional chatbots that provide
immediate answers, Maike employs Socratic dialogues to engage students,
prompting them to explore and reflect upon their queries through guided
questions. During this presentation, we will delve into a comprehensive
literature review highlighting the significance of such technologies in
education and detail the theoretical framework underpinning Maike.

Short Bio: Lucile Favero is an ELLIS PhD student, with a bachelor’s degree
in mathematics from the University of Geneva and a master’s degree in
Mathematics and Neuroscience. In her master thesis in Mathematics, directed
by Dr. Sylvain Sardy, she developed a machine learning model to optimize heat
pump systems. In parallel, in her neuroscience studies, Lucile did a full-time
internship for three years under the supervision of Dr. Giulio Matteucci at the
El-Boustani laboratory. There, she implemented a decision-making model that
promises to provide invaluable information to experimenters when designing,
analyzing and refining behavioral tasks. Lucile is currently pursuing her PhD
studies under the guidance of Dr. Nuria Oliver (ELLIS Alicante), Dr. Tanja
Kaser (EPFL) and Dr. Juan Antonio Pérez Ortiz (UA) focusing on the integration
of the Socratic method in chatbot development to improve educational outcomes.