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Game Changer: Praxis AI and fieldXperience Score Big with AI-Powered March Madness Challenge

When Praxis AI joined forces with fieldXperience for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Syllabus Challenge, we elevated an already successful program. First implemented in 2024, AI-Syl captivated teachers and students—but this year's addition of our groundbreaking Convo mode took engagement to championship levels by allowing teachers and students to actually talk with their basketball-loving AI coach.

Syl—part turtle, part dinosaur, part armadillo, and 100% engaging digital coach—initially connected with students through text in 2024. In 2025, we unveiled Convo mode, powered by our proprietary Web RTC (Real-Time Communications) technology, transforming Syl into a truly conversational companion students can speak with naturally. This technology, first showcased in our digital twin professors, creates a dynamic voice interface that responds in real-time as students bounce ideas about:

Bracket Challenge: 
Discussing statistics and probability with Syl through natural conversation

Sustainability Challenge: 
Brainstorming environmental projects through voice interaction

Mascot Challenge: 
Describing creative designs verbally and getting immediate feedback

Careers Challenge: 
Engaging in authentic career conversations beyond traditional text

Syl

Convo mode represents our latest breakthrough in educational AI technology. Built on Web RTC architecture and integrated with our Neural Engine, it delivers:

True conversational flow:
Unlike basic voice commands, Convo mode enables back-and-forth dialogue that feels natural

Real-time processing: 
Multi-modal AI interactions achieve minimal latency which means conversations flow naturally without awkward pauses

Emotional intelligence: 
Syl recognizes tone, enthusiasm, and hesitation, adapting responses accordingly

Accessibility advantages:
Opening participation for students with different learning needs

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