Presentation Panel
Transformative Impact and Ethical Considerations of Generative AI in Academic Research
Date Thursday, Nov 28 Time – RoomPotsdam I
This session will explore the challenges educators encounter when integrating generative AI tools into teaching practices, highlighting the need for critical reflection and diverse perspectives on ethical and practical considerations. Participants will discover the latest generative AI tools for academic research, focusing on enhancing creativity and efficiency while addressing ethical implications and societal impacts. Gain insights into the transformative role of AI in fostering a student-centered approach and managing modern learning environments.
Eran Gal
Head of Graduate Program - Instructional Technologies, HIT, Israel
Dr. Eran Gal is a digital learning and learning innovation expert with over 25 years of experience in applying cross-company technology-based learning solutions.
Dr. Gal heads the graduate program at the Instructional Technologies Faculty, HIT.
Dr. Gal teaches learning design an innovation. He also oversees the research initiatives of the program focusing on empirical research of organisational and technological enhanced learning. Sine January 2023 Dr. Gal's research and studies are focused on successful implementation of GenAI services in academic and organisational learning.
JaeHwan Byun
Associate Professor, Wichita State University, United States of America
Dr. JaeHwan Byun, Associate Professor at Wichita State University, chairs the MEd in Learning and Instructional Design program. With a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he specializes in educational technology and instructional design. His research focuses on digital game-based learning, online education, and generative artificial intelligence. Dr. Byun teaches graduate courses and has secured grants including a NASA Kansas Space Grant. His work has earned accolades, such as the Excellence in Online Teaching award. Active in professional organizations like AECT, he contributes to the advancement of educational technology through research, teaching, and service, while serving on multiple university committees.
Liana Razmerita
Associate professor, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Liana Razmerita is an Associate Professor in learning technologies at Copenhagen Business School. Her research investigates knowledge work, collaboration and learning in the digital age. She is interested in how technological innovations and AI shape learning, value co-creation and new ways of working.
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Moderator
JaapJan Vroom
Policy advisor at MBO Digitaal and Captain of innovation at Npuls, MBO Digitaal and Npuls, Netherlands
JaapJan is a policy advisor at the MBO council in the field of data-enhanced education in secondary vocational education and training. He is also national leader of the pilot hub Educational Data and AI in the Dutch national growth fund programme Npuls.
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