Presentation Panel
Seamless AI Integration: Bridging Technology and Learning
Date Thursday, Nov 28 Time –
Join this session to explore the integration of AI into higher education. Discover how to establish communities of practice to foster AI innovation, develop bespoke tools, and build AI capacity for both staff and students. Learn how to navigate ethical challenges and redesign curricula to prepare students for an AI-driven future. Through concrete examples and evidence-based recommendations, participants will examine the challenges and opportunities in AI integration, driving pedagogical change within institutions.
Nikos Basbas
Educational Innovation Consultant, Tilburg University, Netherlands
Our students face an increasingly uncertain and complex world. To thrive, they need higher education that meets the moment and anticipates the future.
Most of my work has been in the innovation and development of education. I partner with program directors to future-proof curricula and enhance instructional effectiveness while expanding access for non-traditional groups.
I also manage educational innovation at the institutional level, designing and overseeing strategies to sustain and spread existing innovations and to actively remove barriers to further innovation.
I frequently speak and write on these topics. To see an overview of my past talks and to read my blog, please visit my personal website.
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Muhammed Sahin
Rector, MEF University, Turkey
Maria D. Avgerinou
Faculty and Coordinator of MA in Learning Design and Technology, American College Greece- Deree, Greece
For the past 20+ years, as a certified online educator and academic in universities in the US, UK, and more recently in Greece, Dr. Avgerinou has taught, published, and presented extensively on the research and practice of online and blended learning (K12 and Higher Education), action research, and visual literacy for education and training with particular emphasis on teacher education and professional development. With postdoctoral diplomas on e-Learning Design, Implementation, and Evaluation from the University of London (UK), the University of Hull (UK), and Indiana University (US), Dr. Avgerinou has also acted as a consultant in education and corporate training.
As an international scholar, Dr. Avgerinou has been active in various leadership roles in a number of professional associations such as the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), the European Distance and eLearning Network (EDEN), and the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA). In recognition of her contribution especially to the field of Visual Literacy, Dr. Avgerinou has received various awards, most notably IVLA’s Research Award (2009), and the Braden & Beauchamp Award (2001, 2010). In 2012, she was elected the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Visual Literacy (JVL/Routledge), the oldest international academic journal in the field. Furthermore, she currently serves as a Master Reviewer for Quality Matters® (MarylandOnline/US), and an external specialist for the European Commission’s Key Action 2: Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices.
Moderator
Donna Carroll
Senior Coordinator of Professional Development for Teaching & Learning, Maastricht University
Dr. Donna Carroll is the Senior Coordinator of Professional Development for Teaching & Learning at Maastricht University. She is responsible for overseeing and delivering a full programme of training activities for university teaching staff, ensuring they are equipped to foster an effective learning experience for their students. Her experience as a former Lecturer of Physics and Mathematics in the UK and the Netherlands, as well as her years as a Higher Education Assessment Expert, have also provided her with insights into the practical challenges educators face in creating meaningful assessment and adopting AI tools effectively for teaching and learning.
Exploring Premium Higher Education for All, Nikos Basbas
The final frontier in higher education—premium quality for all—is about to fall. Join this tech-optimistic session to discover how AI is already making the once impossible, possible.
Navigating AI Integration: A Case Study, Muhammed Sahin
My session covers MEF University's exploratory case study on the impact of ChatGPT on the roles of students and instructors, which led to the publication of our book, The Impact of ChatGPT on Higher Education: Exploring the AI Revolution. It also details the implementations we have put in place based on the research findings, including an institutional AI policy, new AI courses, training for instructors and students, and the creation of an AI café space with free access to AI tools selected by students.
A Framework for Reconsidering AI in Curriculum and Assessment, Maria D. Avgerinou
This case study explored the potential of AI in rethinking curriculum and assessment at an American Higher Education Institution in Greece, involving students and faculty to ensure a smooth transition and minimize resistance. Through surveys and focus groups, the study identified challenges and opportunities to inform strategic plans, offering interdisciplinary, stakeholder-driven recommendations that can be applied across various academic programmes.