AI in Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices

3 October 2024, 11:00–17:45
Online
Event type
Workshop

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices

This online workshop offers educators hands-on insights into leveraging AI in higher education. Key topics include integrating AI into student research, enhancing teaching methodologies, supporting students with disabilities, and creating learning materials. The workshop will also explore the ethical implications of AI use, addressing both opportunities and challenges in its classroom implementation.

Each session includes a brief presentation followed by a Q&A moderated by Jan Osička. Some sessions feature practical exercises (see the programme below). While registration is required, flexible attendance is encouraged, allowing you to join at any time and participate in one or several sessions, as your schedule permits.

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Programme:

SpeakerInstitutionTime (CEST)Topic
Thomas LancasterImperial College London11:00-12:00Integrating AI in Student Research Projects (practical session)
Jess CallebautVrije Universiteit Brussel12:00-12:30AI in Higher Education: A Student's Viewpoint

Break

Soroush SabbaghanUniversity of Calgary15:00-16:00Leveraging AI for Creating Learning Materials (practical session)
Jason WiensUniversity of Calgary16:00-16:40Using AI Responsibly: Avoiding Academic Misconduct as a Student
Brenda McDermottUniversity of Calgary16:45-17:45AI for Inclusion: How Generative AI can support students with disability