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Hello, I am Alaia!
A visionary ed-tech innovator who bridges cultural boundaries and leverages AI & game-based learning to revolutionize K-12 education by creating engaging, interactive learning experiences that make knowledge acquisition feel like an adventure of discovery.
To infinity and beyond!!
About Zhe Alaia SUN
I'm an educational technology innovator and entrepreneur with a unique journey from diplomacy to ed-tech leadership. My mission is to revolutionize how children learn by creating engaging, AI-powered educational experiences that make knowledge acquisition feel like an adventure of discovery.
As the co-founder of Imaginova Labs, I lead the development of creative software for children's visual storytelling and game-based educational robots. My work focuses on bridging the gap between engaging gameplay and deep understanding, particularly for students aged 4-11.
Currently, I'm focused on scaling educational solutions that combine the engagement of games with the personalization capabilities of AI. My goal is to create learning experiences that not only captivate young minds but also foster meaningful educational outcomes, making quality education more accessible and enjoyable for children worldwide.
Interests
Game-Based Learning
I envision game-based learning as a transformative force that mirrors the “revelation architecture” of Outer Wilds, where learning feels like natural exploration while maintaining clear educational objectives.
→ Current focus: Developing an interactive educational robot that turns abstract concepts into adventures for second-graders
AIGC in Education
I believe AI can democratize education by creating personalized, adaptive learning experiences that are both engaging and rigorous, addressing the fundamental challenge of scaling high-quality education.
→ Current focus: Continuing the development of AI-powered creative software for children's visual storytelling, with plans to integrate advanced AIGC targeted at understanding children’s words and paintings to help children better articulate and document their imaginative ideas while maintaining educational value.
K-12 Innovation
My vision is to bridge the gap between engaging technology and deep understanding in K-12 education, ensuring that technological innovations serve genuine learning needs rather than just surface-level engagement.
→ Current focus: Scaling our game-based products with a data-driven approach to measure and improve learning outcomes, particularly focusing on how students apply knowledge to new situations and developing metrics beyond traditional engagement statistics.
Project Gallery
Here are some of the projects I worked on
Imaginova
Official Website: https://www.imaginovalabs.com
Child-Driven Creative Experience
Imaginova places children at the forefront of creative expression.
- We empower children to unleash their imagination and creativity without any undue interference or constraints.
- Here, children take the reins in the creative process to express their ideas freely, making Imaginova stand out among other AI-powered storybook creation products.
Supportive AI Guide
Our AI is a master of early childhood education. Through engaging interactions with AI, children unlock new realms of imagination and enhance their expressive abilities.
Dynamic Interaction with AI Characters
Imaginova breathes life into characters crafted by children, turning them into delightful companions who share memories from the stories and evolve alongside the child's creative journey. These characters:
- come to life;
- ready to engage with and inspire kids;
- enhancing their creativity and imagination throughout the creative process.
DAJI AI Tutor
(for Chinese Elementary/Middle School)
Real-Time Learning Companion 🌟
Our AI brings English learning to life! Just like having a friendly tutor who's always ready to chat and help, making every conversation fun and meaningful for young learners.
Smart Language Helper 🎯
When children encounter new words or phrases, our helpful AI friend is right there to explain everything in a way that's easy to understand. It's like having a magic dictionary that knows exactly what you need!
Pronunciation Buddy 🗣️
Our AI listens carefully and helps children speak English beautifully. Like a gentle guide, it shows them how to say words correctly, making sure every sound comes out just right.
Friendly Progress Partner 🌈
After each chat, our AI celebrates what children did well and kindly shows where they can improve. It's like having a supportive friend who helps them grow stronger in English day by day.
Educational Robot
(ongoing project in demo phase)
Interactive Learning Explorer 🤖
Meet our educational robot companions that turn learning into an exciting adventure! These smart friends make education feel like a magical journey, perfectly designed for young curious minds.
Map Explorer: Your Walking Wonder 🗺️
Imagine a friendly robot that travels across special educational maps with your child! Like a tiny explorer, it:
- Walks through carefully designed learning paths
- Brings lessons to life through movement and interaction
- Makes learning feel like a treasure hunt
- Responds to children's choices and questions
Story Weaver: Your Tale-Telling Friend 📚
This creative companion is like a magical storyteller who lives in a robot! When children:
- Choose different story elements and
- Mix and match characters, places, and objects like jigsaw puzzle
- The robot weaves these choices into wonderful, unique stories that spark imagination.
User Testimonials
"It is so funny! Look at that! I can draw my little storybook!"
Duoduo, one of testing children
"By effectively utilizing AI teaching aids and interactive whiteboards, we created an engaging phonics lesson that fostered active student participation and meaningful teacher-student interactions."
Huiwen ZHU, an English teacher from Zhengzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone No. 6 Middle School, after delivering a successful English phonics lesson that received widespread praise from the city's education researchers.
Let's collaborate on creating innovative educational experiences that inspire young minds.
Phone
86-18810642186
(415)800-2886
alaia@alaiaworks.com
alaia.sunz@gmail.com