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Poster Presentation

Publication Date

4-17-2026

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fsc2026

Abstract

One of the common uses of generative AI by students is to use the software as a teaching tutor or learning aid (Flaherty, 2025). Asking a program to define terms, explain something differently, or confirm a personal interpretation of knowledge are ways in which students can supplement their own learning processes. However, when they do this, they could be missing the expert knowledge that faculty can provide.

The creation of custom GPT (generative pre-trained transformer) allows for an instructor to use their expertise to design a task that will be structured around accurate factual information (Hetler, 2025). A custom GPT is one that allows the user to design something for a specific use (Lutkevich, 2024). The builder compiles the instructions that will be used to guide the user through whatever the purpose of the task is. A benefit is that outputs offered by the bot will be specific to the designed purpose of the bot rather than what the genAI perceives the intent and purpose to be. In this way, independent of whatever the user might type in, the bot knows the purpose of the task and will keep the user focused on achieving those objectives rather than allowing the user’s language to redirect.

This tool is distinct from simply creating a prompt for students to input into a specific genAI or an AI of their choosing. By creating a custom bot, the learning objectives, task directions, and nuances of the directions are not explicitly seen by students. They begin the interaction with a general understanding of what the assignment parameters are and the topic broadly.

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Poster presented at the 2026 Fisher Showcase, St. John Fisher University, April 17, 2026.

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