Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices
Explore the transformative potential of AI in higher education with this recorded workshop series from October 3rd. Designed for educators and students alike, each session dives into practical insights, resources, and strategies for integrating AI effectively in academic settings.
Each video features hands-on guidance from experts, complete with examples, best practices, and exercises to deepen engagement and understanding. Whether you’re looking to incorporate AI into your curriculum or navigate its ethical considerations, these sessions are packed with valuable, actionable content.
This series is a comprehensive resource for educators and students navigating AI’s evolving role in education, offering a well-rounded view on embracing technology responsibly and effectively.
Watch the full playlist here on Youtube if you'd like to access the video transcript, jump chapters or see the links to the specific resources mentioned in the video.
1) Incorporating AI into student research projects
Thomas Lancaster (Imperial College London) offers practical tips on using AI tools to enhance student research, covering the role of AI in teaching and learning, exploring the latest educational AI tools, and providing a balanced perspective on AI's opportunities and challenges.
2) Developing learning materials with open-source AI
Soroush Sabbaghan (University of Calgary) provides educators with insights on creating customised content using accessible AI tools, ideal for those seeking to tailor educational resources.
3) Maintaining academic integrity in an AI-enhanced world
Jason Wiens discusses trends in AI misuse, assessment design to discourage unethical use, and strategies for fostering AI literacy while upholding traditional skills.
4) AI for Inclusion
Brenda McDermott (University of Calgary) showcases how generative AI can support students with disabilities, particularly those with invisible disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. From redefining assistive technology to providing practical examples, Brenda discusses how AI tools like text prediction, interactive reading aids, and culturally relevant examples enhance learning and inclusivity in the classroom. The video covers practical steps educators can take to ethically incorporate AI and highlights the importance of critical thinking skills as students learn to navigate AI in education.
5) A Student’s Perspective on AI
Jess Callebaut (Vrije Universiteit Brussel & UCLL) shares student insights on integrating AI into their academic routines, covering useful tools and highlighting challenges encountered.
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