Genial Project
Learnings from this focus Group
By examining how Generative AI tools—especially ChatGPT—could act as catalysts for more effective learning, GENIAL set the stage for innovation in pedagogy. By watching real‐life student interactions and documenting where AI helped or hindered, they discovered key insights into the practical use of AI in education.
Client
Research
Services
Pedagogy Innovation
Industries
Education
Date
January 2023
The most impated areas are coding and research tasks. They noticed usage spikes whenever deadlines loomed, and also how AI‐generated “overcomplicated” answers could sometimes cause confusion. The most successful students stayed in control by telling the AI exactly what they needed, effectively course‐correcting ChatGPT when it veered off. These observations showed that AI can spark curiosity and speed up problem‐solving, but learners still require the right guidance and checks in place.
The Genial Project demonstrates Nine Labs’ broader vision. Just as we create educational games tailored to each student’s unique needs, AI interactions also become more effective when they’re customized and user‐aware. Students thrive on immediate, meaningful feedback. Showing them usage trends, alerting them to possible mistakes, and providing interactive visuals keeps them motivated and on track. These insights now guide our approach to designing the next generation of educational platforms. Whether it’s simplifying financial analytics or gamifying complex coding challenges, our aim stays constant: to make advanced topics easier, more entertaining, and truly learner‐focused.