Artificial intelligence is transforming education at an unprecedented pace. From personalized tutoring systems to intelligent assessment tools, AI-powered applications promise to revolutionize how students learn and succeed. However, we face a critical challenge: innovation is moving faster than our ability to evaluate what actually works.
Without proper evaluation infrastructure, some AI tools may enhance learning while others could inadvertently harm student outcomes. To unlock AI's true potential in education, we need a new approach to testing these technologies safely and effectively in real classroom settings.
Introducing TOPSAIL
TOPSAIL (Testing Outcomes Privately and Securely for Artificial Intelligence in Learning) represents a groundbreaking solution—a specialized testbed that will serve as an "expressway" for evaluating AI innovations in education while maintaining the highest standards of student privacy and safety.
Built within Canvas, the nation's most widely-used learning management system, TOPSAIL will leverage Terracotta to create a secure, ethical framework for real-world AI evaluation. This open source infrastructure will bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI development and evidence-based education practice.
Building the Future Together
This project represents more than infrastructure development—it's about building a coalition of trust among all stakeholders invested in student success. By addressing concerns proactively and designing solutions collaboratively, we're setting the foundation for a future where AI enhances education safely, effectively, and equitably.
Join us in creating the infrastructure that will responsibly unlock AI's potential to transform learning for every student. Learn more about TOPSAIL, and how you can get involved.
