AI-POWERED TOOLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION SERIES
About the series
Co-hosted by the United Board and CHTL of HKBU, this series includes 3 sessions to explore the positioning of AI tools in higher education from international and Asia-based perspectives. Join us to inspire and be inspired by peers from around the world.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Mapping
Sessions
Session 1 - Generative AI: Artificial Intelligence & Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
3 international experts will share their views on generative AI and T&L in HE, followed by an open discussion.
Date & Time:
20 March 2023 (Monday), 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Hong Kong Time)
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Guest Speakers:
Mr. Kevin HENDERSON (Director, Digital Content and Programming, United Board, USA)
Mr. Henderson will discuss the use and the current framing of generative AIs within the HE space; and the implications for education policy development within Asia and more broadly.
Dr. Julia STAFFEL (Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA)
Dr. Staffel argues against what some have called “the nuclear option”. She explains why we owe it to our students to adjust our teaching practices and presents some practical suggestions for how to do so.
Dr. Mags BLACKIE (Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning, Rhodes University, South Africa)
Generative AIs give academics an opportunity to reconsider the purpose of higher education. One avenue to explore is to focus on abduction which requires relationality and holistic approaches.
Session 2 – Rethink, Revolve and Reshape: Artificial Intelligence & Transformations in Teaching and Assessment
4 international experts will participate in the panel discussion to examine the opportunities and difficulties of incorporating AI into the curriculum. The conversations would offer suggestions for integrating AI into teaching, learning, and assessment.
Panelists will share insights to integrate AI into teaching and assessment, followed by an open discussion.
Date & Time:
2 May 2023 (Tuesday), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Hong Kong Time)
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Panelists include:
Mr. Kevin HENDERSON (Director, Digital Content and Programming, United Board, USA)
Dr. Ashok IMMANUEL (Head & Professor, Department of Computer Science, Christ University, India)
Dr. Janice Jun PAN (Associate Dean (Research), Associate Head & Associate Professor, Office of the Dean of Arts & Department of Translation, Interpreting & Intercultural Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Dr. Maria Mercedes T. RODRIGO (Full Professor, Department of Information Systems & Computer Science Founder, Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines)
Session 3 – International Conference on Teaching with AI: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies
A platform for educators, researchers, practitioners, and students to share their experiences and insights on teaching and learning with AI.
[Networking lunch will be served from 12:30 pm to 14:00 pm in HKBU Renfrew Restaurant]
Date & Time:
2 June 2023 (Friday), 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)
Venue:
WLB104 and online via Zoom
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Harriet Balocos FERNANDEZ (Director, Computing and Information Services Office, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines)
Prof. Yasuhisa TAMURA (Professor, Department of Information and Communication Science, Sophia University, Japan)
HKBU Featured Speakers :
Dr. Benjamin Luke MOORHOUSE (Assistant Professor, Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Dr. Janice Jun PAN (Associate Dean (Research), Associate Head & Associate Professor, Office of the Dean of Arts & Department of Translation, Interpreting & Intercultural Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Dr. Simon Ho WANG (Lecturer, Language Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University)
