AILA — Adaptive Interactive Learning Assistant
A voice-driven reading companion for early learners.
Fox Hill Lab — EdTech, Conversational Interface
Overview
AILA (Adaptive Interactive Learning Assistant) is an internal Fox Hill EdTech experiment. It’s a voice-driven reading and learning companion designed for children who are just beginning to read. AILA’s goal is to support literacy skill-building without requiring the child to manage a traditional text-heavy interface.
Challenge
Most learning tools assume a child can already read menus, buttons, and instructions. For early readers, that’s a barrier. Parents also need a way to understand progress over time without sitting over their child’s shoulder for every session.
Solution
- Voice-based interaction so children can respond verbally instead of navigating UI.
- Story sessions that include comprehension questions, vocabulary checks, and gentle prompts.
- Adaptive difficulty that adjusts based on how the child answers over time.
- ‘On Rails’ lesson mode to keep sessions focused while still feeling conversational.
- A parent-facing view concept for tracking reading time, strengths, and areas for extra practice.
Impact
AILA highlights Fox Hill’s experience at the intersection of education, AI, and user-centered design for children. It aligns closely with our focus on government and education clients who want to responsibly integrate AI into learning environments.