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I'm thrilled to share that our paper, "A Generative Artificial Intelligence Empowered Chatbot: System Usability and Student Teachers’ Experience" was presented in June 2024 at the 20th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS 2024) in Thessaloniki, Greece. Our study explores the integration of advanced AI in education through the VIP-Bot, a Discord chatbot that leverages OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 model. We focused on its usability and the perspectives of Student Teachers' using it for academic tasks. The results reveal promising acceptance, effectiveness, and motivational impacts. This research not only contributes to understanding AI's potential in educational settings but also opens doors for innovative teaching and learning methods. A big thank you to my mentor, guide, and co-author Dr. Maiga Chang, and co-authors Dr. Stavros Nikou, and Suraj Van Verma for making it happen. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in education with AI! #AIinEducation #GenerativeAI #ITS2024 #EducationalTechnology #InnovationInTeaching

On November 27, Think Tank AlterContacts hosted a Masterclass "Artificial Intelligence for Students" at the Aeres University of Applied Sciences Dronten. In this session, guided by our co-founder Julia K. Skupchenko, the participants explored the current developments of Artificial intelligence in the context of education and its applications for university students. They learnt how AI could be used at school responsibly and discussed what challenges and opportunities it presents for their learning journey. The session included practical exercises to enhance their understanding. After introducing the AI4VET4AI project, the key topics covered were AI use in schools; generative AI and its peculiarities; various types of AI; and Generative AI detection. In the second part of the Masterclass, the expert presented the AI Competency Framework for students by UNESCO. The session was completed with an exploration of new AI tools the students could use for creativity. This event was part of the awareness-raising campaign under the EU co-funded project AI4VET4AI – Next Generation powered AI. #ai4vet4ai #netherlands #erasmusplus #altercontacts #education #ai #Artificialintelligence #ethicalAI

#GEFMadrid2024 saw expert minds come around the table to discuss critical topics on the new age of AI in Education. We heard wonderful ways to incorporate AI into the learning of students. We heard 'education-systems-thinking' and discussion on partnerships with ed-tech. We heard how all levels of education need to start using AI - just start! The forum was thought-provoking, challenging and inspiring. Congratulations to the SEK Education Group and Universidad Camilo José Cela for providing such a world-class conference to the education community. Special thanks to the Roundtable speakers of the session - AI and Lifelong Learning - Álvaro Fernández Ibáñez, Ismael Gómez García, Andres Pulgarin, Luis Portales and Annelien Bredenoord. Your expertise, experience and ideas all created a very stimulating Roundtable discussion. If you are interested in watching this discussion you will find it here https://lnkd.in/gc7fNBq6 I mentioned in my opening of the Roundtable that I am passionate about the brain and the power of neuroplasticity to change the brain. I am also passionate about providing opportunities for students to strengthen their brain in order to achieve lifelong learning. It is our brain that will help us get through life, to learn, to discover, to experience. I am passionate about putting the Brain in the Education equation. As educators it is time to start thinking and planning for of the needs of our students and their futures - not the content of an academic subject. Students need a strong capacity to reason, to make decisions, to weigh up options. They need to know when AI is not providing truthful information; when they are being presented with biases. To do this, students need very strong cognitive functioning in Symbol Relations. We need to start NOW to add the Brain in the Education equation - before it is too late. #ai #globalforum #education #educAItion #gefmadrid2024 #globaleducationforum #educativoSEKInternationalSchools #brainineducation #brain

Dear #LinkedIn Colleague's, I would like to inform you about a recent publication by IGI Global Impacts of Generative AI on Creativity in Higher Education. Many educators in the realm of higher education face the critical challenge of fostering creativity in students using traditional teaching methods. In today's rapidly evolving world, these methods have become inadequate to nurture the innovative thinking demanded by modern society. Impacts of Generative AI on Creativity in Higher Education reveals a solution in the integration of generative AI into higher education. To revolutionize how we nurture and harness student creativity, the book explores the intersection of creativity, generative AI, and higher education with a fresh perspective and practical guidance for educators and institutions. It provides into the fundamental concepts of generative AI and its potential applications, providing educators with the tools to create more engaging and innovative learning environments. ISBN13: 9798369324189 EISBN13: 9798369324196ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369349748 Release Date: August, 2024 Pages: 564 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2418-9 https://lnkd.in/eYAPTPDz I would appreciate if you would forward this information to your professional networks, research network and librarian along with your recommendation for library acquisition. #ChatGPT #Education #FosteringCreativity #GenerativeAIforResearch #getitdone #ResearchandCreativity #AIImplicationsforEducators

Ithaka S+R has a Generative AI Product Tracker that lists generative AI products either marketed specifically towards postsecondary faculty or students or appear to be actively in use by postsecondary faculty or students for teaching, learning, or research activities. This is worth checking out, especially by folks in the scholarly #publishing industry. https://lnkd.in/d6jsbTVN The list can also be accessed as a Google Doc (which is frankly more readable): https://lnkd.in/di7gvH7G

📊This year, EDUCAUSE published their inaugural AI Landscape Study, shedding light on higher education’s perceptions on AI. Everything from strategic planning to workforce readiness, the study delves into the impact of AI since its mainstream adoption. 🎓Among other key insights, EDUCAUSE found that when institutions were formulating the “why” behind their AI-Related Strategic Planning, their top 3 goals were: 1️⃣Prepare students for the future workforce (64%) 2️⃣Explore new methods of teaching and learning (63%) 3️⃣Improve higher education for the greater good (41%) 💡 At Packback, we're in sync with these objectives. By harnessing AI, we empower students for tomorrow's careers by nurturing critical thinking and communication skills. Our platform also liberates educators from getting lost in the “red ink” corrections, allowing them to innovate teaching methodologies and enhance the overall higher education experience. Read the full study 👉https://hubs.ly/Q02shPlR0 #HigherEd #AIStudy #AIinEducation

Our entire development team gathered in Macedonia with to work on advancing the Learnlab platform! We've been focusing on the future of artificial intelligence to include all students in active learning 🙋💡 We're doing everything we can to make classrooms inclusive for everyone! Init, Yngve Lindvig, Stig-Erik Steimler, Sigurd Lindvig and Jarl Inge Wærness _______________________________________________ #edtech #learning #ai #artificialintelligence #school

The terrific part of Perusall Exchange is that you can watch and engage with presentations at your own pace. Check out our Spotlight Presentations for Day 4 of Perusall Exchange 2024: Education in the Age of Generative AI! ⭐ I AIn't Afraid of No Ghost-Writer: Why and How We Should Be Incorporating AI Technology to Prepare Students for the Workforce by Danielle Swanson, Georgia Highlands College ⭐ Using Generative AI to Create Open Education Resources for use with Perusall by Roy Wood, Northeastern State University ⭐ Enhancing the Dissertation Journey: Leveraging AI for Academic Success by Joanna Alcruz & Mubina Schroeder, Molloy University ⭐ Does Perusall Help to Improve Pre-reading in Undergraduate and Graduate Classrooms? by Anusha Balangoda, University of Pittsburgh ⭐ Annotating Generative AI Outputs: Underscoring the Need for Human Input by Kevin Kennedy, Framingham State University Join the conference today! https://hubs.li/Q02BymYb0 #PerusallExchange #GenerativeAI #Education #AI #FutureofLearning #Teaching

📌📌 tune in to the insightful conversation I had with Dr Lucy Agyepong on the use of generative AI in education. #AIinEducation #AIforEducation

#SocialMediaMonday - Generative AI: beneficial tool or existential threat to international education? For some answers, join this upcoming IIE webinar for potential uses for good in our field as well as an appreciation for the challenges it poses. #intled