Case Studies

Kwieri x Claremont McKenna Graduate University

Restoring Deep Learning with AI + Human Collaboration

Industry: Higher Education

Program: Human Development

Term: Spring 2025

The Challenge

Faculty at Claremont McKenna Graduate College were facing a growing disconnect between AI adoption and actual learning.

Two core issues emerged:

AI Was Undermining Learning

Generative AI tools were accelerating output but weakening comprehension, retention, and original thought. Faculty observed that:

AI responses were often confidently wrong

Tools lacked context, nuance, and empathy

Students were submitting work they didn’t fully understand

Academic integrity risks increased through copy-paste behavior

Faculty Bandwidth Was Limited

At the same time, professors faced a rising demand for one-on-one student support, with no scalable way to provide personalized guidance across projects.

The result:

AI tools were everywhere—but learning quality and instructional capacity were under pressure.

Why Kwieri Worked

The combined AI + human model consistently outperformed either approach on its own.

Observed Impact

Students and faculty agreed the hybrid workflow was more effective than AI-only or traditional methods

Real-time collaboration significantly enhanced understanding

Students used Kwieri an average of 1–5 times per project, indicating repeat, intentional use

Expert input helped surface assumptions, correct errors, and add real-world context

Kwieri didn’t accelerate shortcuts—it slowed thinking in the right places.

Results: Mission Accomplished

Faculty Outcomes

Stronger student outcomes across project
Increased instructional reach without increased workload
More time spent guiding thinking instead of policing misuse

“Better student outcomes, while allowing me to help more students in less time.”

“I’m looking to introduce Kwieri more broadly to additional classes.”

Student Outcomes

Deeper comprehension and retention
Increased confidence engaging with AI responsibly
Better questioning, follow-ups, and reasoning

“Experts compensated for AI’s lack of context, correcting outputs and challenging assumptions.”

“Direct access to field-specific experts made a big difference.”

Direct Impact on Learning

Kwieri produced measurable improvements across three critical areas:

Deeper Learning

Students broke down AI outputs, questioned conclusions, and refined understanding collaboratively.

Academic Integrity

The platform reduced shortcut behavior by making reasoning visible and discussion-driven.

AI Confidence

Faculty and students shifted from skepticism to enthusiasm—seeing AI as a learning partner, not a threat.

Key Takeaways

Proven use case: Validated product-market fit in higher education

Efficiency gains: Improved outcomes while reducing support costs

Scalable model: Enables personalized learning without faculty overload

First-mover advantage: Positioned Kwieri to lead human-centered AI learning in higher ed

Looking Ahead

This pilot confirmed that AI alone is not the answer—but AI paired with human insight unlocks better learning at scale.

Kwieri is now positioned to expand across:

Additional academic programs

Broader institutional deployments

New learning environments where reasoning, judgment, and context matter

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