17/05/2025 –, Fab8.B 205
Langue: English
Wikimedia projects provide open knowledge for all, but not all users engage with content in the same way. AI-Powered Adaptive Learning in Wikimedia explores how AI can personalize content based on users’ reading abilities and knowledge levels. This session will discuss past experiments, current developments, and the potential of AI to make Wikimedia a more adaptive and inclusive learning platform.
From theory to practice: How can AI make knowledge more accessible?
This session explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and Wikimedia projects through two complementary perspectives:
Part 1: The Vision and Research - We will present the theoretical foundations and broader vision of AI-powered adaptive learning across Wikimedia projects. Discover how artificial intelligence can transform content accessibility by adapting to different reading abilities and knowledge levels.
Part 2: From Concept to Reality - Witness a real-world implementation that's already transforming a wiki project today. Vivian will showcase DicoAdoBot, an AI-powered moderation assistant for "Dico des Ados" - a dictionary created by and for children aged 8-12.
Join us to see how AI implementation:
- Can adapt content to the learning capacity
- Measures learning capacity
- Creates personalized, immediate feedback for young contributors
- Enables sustainable moderation with limited human resources
- Addresses challenging content while maintaining child-appropriate standards
- Functions effectively without programming expertise
Whether you're an educator, technologist, or knowledge advocate, this session offers practical insights into making knowledge not just freely available, but genuinely accessible to all learners.
- open educational resources, open content and open data
Teachers / Lecturers, Education officers, school managers, Researchers, People interested in education
Ilario Valdelli is the Innovation Programme Leader at Wikimedia CH, where he spearheads initiatives focused on innovation, open knowledge, and the integration of AI technologies within Wikimedia projects. With a robust background in IT project management and technology-driven solutions, Ilario brings extensive expertise in fostering collaboration across Wikimedia's global ecosystem. His work emphasizes leveraging AI to enhance open-source platforms while ensuring transparency and inclusivity in knowledge sharing.
He has a diverse academic background, holding a Master’s in Computer Science and a Master’s in Humanities, which allows him to bridge the gap between technology and human-centered approaches. Before his current role, Ilario spent many years in teaching, gaining valuable experience in education and pedagogy. He has also collaborated on projects aimed at supporting students with special educational needs, reinforcing his commitment to accessibility and inclusive learning.
Vivian Epiney is the Education Expert at Wikimedia CH, where he leads initiatives focused on digital literacy, educational innovation, and the integration of collaborative technologies within learning environments. With a strong foundation in primary education and adult training, Vivian brings extensive expertise in developing pedagogical projects that bridge traditional teaching methods with digital innovation. His work emphasizes leveraging open knowledge resources to enhance learning experiences while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in educational contexts, including expertise in Creative Commons licensing, media education, and collaborative tools.
Before his current role, Vivian spent over 16 years in teaching and educational leadership positions, including serving as a school administrator and educational technology consultant. As a pedagogical facilitator in digital education at HEP Valais, he has consistently worked to integrate technology meaningfully into educational settings. He is the creator of "Le Dico des Ados," an innovative collaborative dictionary platform designed by and for young people aged 10-15, demonstrating his commitment to engaging students in digital creation while developing their linguistic skills and fostering collaborative learning through open educational resources.