Temple Teaching Assist

An always-available, intelligent feedback system designed to support IS&T students by providing instant guidance, assignment support, and course-related resources — anytime, anywhere.

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About the Project

About Temple Teaching Assist

Temple Teaching Assist is a student-developed initiative guided by Professor Devin Horvay at Temple University's IS&T department. Our virtual teaching assistant is designed to complement — not replace — human TAs, providing an additional layer of support for students.

Powered by advanced large language models, our system delivers personalized feedback and guidance to students, helping them overcome challenges and deepen their understanding of course materials.

This project represents the intersection of educational innovation and cutting-edge AI technology, creating a more responsive and accessible learning environment for all IS&T students.

Key Features

Instant Feedback

Get intelligent, contextual feedback on your coursework and assignments, available whenever you need it.

Course Resources

Access course-specific materials, guidance, and helpful resources tailored to your curriculum.

24/7 Availability

Study on your schedule with round-the-clock access to support, even outside of regular office hours.

Professor Dashboard

Instructors can monitor usage patterns and identify common student challenges for better course management.

Plagiarism-Safe

Our system is designed to guide students toward understanding, not to complete assignments for them.

Cross-Curriculum

Initially focused on IS&T courses with potential for expansion to other departments and curricula.

Benefits for Users

For Students

  • Faster answers to common questions
  • 24/7 academic support
  • Improved learning outcomes
  • Reduced frustration during assignments
  • Preparation for exams and projects

For Professors

  • Insights into student challenges
  • Reduced repetitive questions
  • More time for complex instruction
  • Data-driven course improvements
  • Enhanced student engagement

For TAs

  • More time for deep work with students
  • Less repetitive Q&A
  • Focus on complex problem-solving
  • Better allocation of office hours
  • Enhanced teaching experience

How It Works

Student Dashboard
Assignment Feedback
Admin Dashboard
Resource Library

Meet the Team

Leah Kubala

Leah Kubala

Full Stack Engineer

Luke Graham

Luke Graham

Full Stack Engineer

Sabrina Matias

Sabrina Matias

Full Stack Engineer

Amul Patel

Amul Patel

Full Stack Engineer

Faculty Advisor

Professor Devin Horvay, IS&T Department

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the TA know my course work?

Temple Teaching Assist is customized for specific IS&T courses, with access to course syllabi, assignments, and approved resources. The system is trained on course-specific materials and guidelines provided by professors, allowing it to understand context and give relevant feedback.

Can professors customize the assistant?

Yes, professors have access to a customization dashboard where they can add course materials, set guidelines for feedback, monitor common student questions, and adjust the system's response parameters to align with their teaching approach.

Is it safe from AI misuse?

Absolutely. Temple Teaching Assist is designed with academic integrity as a priority. The system guides students toward understanding concepts rather than completing assignments for them. It includes plagiarism safeguards and cannot generate complete assignable work. All interactions are logged for transparency.

Will this replace human TAs?

No, Temple Teaching Assist is designed to complement, not replace, human TAs. It handles routine questions and provides basic guidance, freeing human TAs to focus on more complex problems, deeper discussions, and personalized support that requires human judgment and expertise.

How will my data be used?

All interactions with Temple Teaching Assist are stored securely within Temple University's systems and are subject to the university's privacy policies. The data is used to improve the system's responses and to provide professors with insights into common student questions. Personal identifiable information is protected according to university guidelines.

Contact Us

Get Involved

Interested in early access, providing feedback, or joining our team?

teachingassist@temple.edu