"AI and technology are not here to replace teachers—they're here to amplify our impact. The real power of math education lies in how we use these tools to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and make learning more human."

Vinay Kanth Rao Kodipelly

Assistant Teaching Professor & Faculty Developer


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About Me

Vinay Kanth Rao Kodipelly is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Founder of Active Learning Institute LLC. As Executive Director of Upakara Foundation, he brings over 14 years of expertise in transforming mathematics education. His innovative approach creates a powerful synergy between STEM Education, Educational Technology, and Content Development—delivering a transformative teaching framework that empowers both educators and learners.

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What Educators Are Saying

"I've witnessed the remarkable impact of Vinay's work... His dedication to hands-on, student-centered math education transforms classrooms... Students not only master essential concepts, but also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. I strongly endorse the Active Learning Institute for its unwavering commitment to elevating math education..." Dr. Sherry Herron, Director (Emeritus), Center for Science and Mathematics Education, Univ. of Southern Mississippi
"I think what struck me most was how many different tools there are out there and how easy it can be to build engaging and interactive tools…" Jennifer McKanry, Asst. Dir., CTL, UMSL
"Vinay's energy and enthusiasm was contagious and helped motivate me to try some new strategies…" Dr. Alex Thompson, HS Math Lead
"The hands‑on demos and real classroom examples made it immediately clear how to integrate AI—for me, that was a game‑changer." Maria Lopez, STEM Coordinator
"It introduced me to some new technologies that l am excited to experiment with. I am hopeful that it will be tranformational and make my life easier." ACP Workshop Participant, April 2025

Available Workshops

AI Hacks for Math Teachers
Middle & High School Teachers
Discover how AI can automate lesson planning, generate problems, and personalize support.
  • Automate lesson planning
  • Generate math problems
  • Personalize learning
AI Tools
Half/Full Day
Guide Included
High School Math for Computer Graphics
High School Students
Learn transformations, scaling, rotation, and how functions bring graphics to life.
  • Geometric transformations
  • 2D/3D graphics
  • Careers in game development
Math Concepts
3-4 Weeks
Project-Based
Gamified Learning with Kahoot & AI
All Grade‑Level Math Teachers
Create engaging AI‑enhanced quizzes and personalize learning with gamification.
  • AI‑driven Kahoot quizzes
  • Personalized gamification
  • AI feedback
EdTech Tools
1.5 Hours
Interactive
Data Science for IT Projects
IT & Math Educators
Hands‑on with R programming and real datasets for IT analytics.
  • R for data analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Data workflows
Data Analytics
3-4 Weeks
Live Coding
Teaching Math for Future Educators
Teacher Training Programs
Explore content development strategies and build strong mathematical foundations for training future math teachers.
  • Develop effective curricula
  • Modern teaching strategies
  • Integrate technology
  • Build mathematical foundations
Pedagogy
3-4 Weeks
Curriculum Design
Using AI for Formative Assessments
K‑12 & Higher Ed Teachers
Leverage AI to design personalized, automated assessments and adaptive feedback.
  • AI‑enhanced assessments
  • Automated feedback
  • Personalized learning
Assessment Tools
3-4 Weeks
Practical Demo
Blended Learning & AI‑Powered Teaching
High School & College Instructors
Combine traditional and digital strategies with AI for a student‑centered classroom.
  • Blended models
  • AI integration
  • Student‑centered design
Hybrid Teaching
3-4 Weeks
Hands‑On Activities

Featured Presentations

Upcoming Events

ISTELive 25 & ASCD Annual Conference

June 29 - July 2, 2025 San Antonio, TX

Beyond Automation: How AI Supercharges Teaching

Exploration Lab session at this major international event, demonstrating practical AI applications in mathematics education.

International Conference

UConn Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference

May 15, 2025 University of Connecticut

How AI Can Personalize and Enhance Math Education

Accepted to present at UConn's national TLT Conference, focusing on AI-powered personalization strategies.

National Conference

Innovation for Learning Conference

June 4, 2025 Fayette County Schools, Lexington, KY

Let's Get Back to Teaching: Let AI Handle the Worksheets

Invited Speaker at Fayette County Schools' Innovation for Learning Conference. This session will demonstrate practical approaches to leveraging AI tools for reducing teacher workload while enhancing student engagement.

Regional Conference

ACP Physics Professional Development Event

April 21, 2025, 4:30pm - 6:00pm UMSL Campus, Benton Hall, Rm. 517

Let's Get Back to Teaching: Let AI Handle the Worksheets

Invited speaker for St. Louis region physics teachers, showcasing practical AI applications.

Regional Workshop
Presenting at ACP event

Past Events

MAA Missouri Section Meeting

April 4, 2025 Saint Louis University

AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Hacks

Demonstrated practical applications of AI tools for mathematics instruction.

State/Regional Conference
MAA Missouri Presentation

ITLC 2025

March 13, 2025 Missouri S&T, Rolla

AI-Powered Strategies for Math Educators

Focused on actionable AI strategies and ethical implementation in education.

"Vinay's energy and enthusiasm was contagious..."

- Jennifer McKanry, CTL, UMSL
State Conference
ITLC 2025

International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

March 3, 2025 Coronado Island, CA

AI-Driven Techniques for Material Development

Explored AI-powered automation of assessment processes in collegiate mathematics.

International Conference

ACP Teacher Workshop

November 7, 2024 UMSL Campus

AI Hacks for Math Teachers

Keynote address for over 80 high school mathematics teachers from the St. Louis region.

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"The session on automating Kahoot quizzes with AI was a game-changer!"

- Math Teacher, St. Louis Area High School
Regional Workshop
ACP Workshop

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