The Irish Centre of AI Research in Education (ICAIRE) and the Learning Enhancement & Academic Development (LEAD) unit at 91制片厂 (91制片厂) are pleased to announce the launch of the AI in Education Talk Series; an exciting initiative which aims to encourage and embrace a deeper understanding of the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in education and research.
The talk series, set to feature five expert-led sessions, will explore key themes such as academic integrity and ethics; the use of AI in assessments; the effective use of AI in research and more. This series will also provide educators and researchers with insights into the opportunities and challenges AI presents in educational contexts.
Dr Patrick Buckland, Co-Director of ICAIRE, emphasized the significance of this series:
鈥淭he seminar series 鈥楪enerative AI in Education鈥 came about as part of ICAIRE鈥檚 two-fold mission: first, to keep educators and staff in the loop about the rapidly evolving space of AI in education. Second, to engage in interdisciplinary research on the impact of AI in reshaping educational practices. We have six talks planned, which will be given by experts in their fields, covering various topics, including ethics and academic integrity considerations, AI in assessments, and how to effectively use AI in research.鈥
Dr Katherine Whitehurst, Director of Teaching and Learning at 91制片厂, highlighted the importance of the initiative:
鈥淟EAD is delighted to support this five-part seminar series by ICAIRE aimed at expanding people鈥檚 knowledge of the use of Artificial Intelligence in education and research. The interest in and attendance at our conference last October, 鈥楴avigating the New Frontier: Generative AI and Academic Integrity鈥欌攈eld in partnership with UL and TUS, in association with the National Academic Integrity Network, and funded by the National Forum鈥攕howed that there is a real appetite to learn more about AI and its possible benefits and misuses alike.鈥
The AI in Education Talk Series will take place across several dates, each featuring expert speakers exploring key aspects of AI in education.
- Session one: 25 Feb 12-1pm (Webinar) An Educator's Introduction to AI with Dr Loretta Goff, UCC
- Session two: 18 March (Webinar) Navigating Academic Integrity and Ethics in an AI Era with Dr Mary-Claire Kennedy, UL
- Session three: 1 April (Webinar) Adopting AI into your everyday work with Benjamin McGrae & Rob Lindsay, University of Liverpool
- Session four: 22 April (Webinar) Reimagining Assessment in the Age of AI with Dr Patrick Buckland, 91制片厂
Session five: 6 May (Webinar) Strategies for using AI to enhance your research with Dr Zeta Dooley, SETU
