Panel Discussion
Critical Perspectives on AI and the Future of Learning
Date Thursday, Dec 4 Time – Room: Check
Is Artificial intelligence reshaping education in the way we imagine or desire? This panel discussion brings together critical perspectives that challenge the narratives of inevitability and efficiency surrounding AI. Speakers will examine how technology risks hollowing out deep learning, how algorithmic governance under digital capitalism fragments knowledge and commodifies learners, and how the role of human expertise itself is being redefined.
Katarzyna Kowalik
(e)Learning Thought Leader, Independent Expert
A philologist in English and German with a teaching specialization and an andragogist by training, she has over 15 years of experience as an e-learning expert. Her career began with designing language courses and has since expanded to include e-learning, classroom, hybrid, and VR training solutions for many Forbes 500 companies. She has co-authored a book, contributing a chapter on practical tips and tricks for using AI in foreign language learning. She also conducts workshops on AI, introducing companies and their employees to the effective use of artificial intelligence.
Veli Hillman
Founder, EDDS Institute
Dr. Velislava Hillman teaches at Goldsmiths, University of London and is founder of EDDS Institute where she investigates and evaluates educational technology and AI in education. Dr. Hillman’s research and publications focus on the impact of advancing digital systems on children’s learning and wellbeing. She is the author of Taming Edtech, with Bloomsbury Academic.
Moderator
Bert De Coutere
IP & Innovation Lead, Center for Creative Leadership
Bert’s professional life is all about competent people. He thinks, publishes, consults, designs and sets up learning and development projects for corporations. His areas of expertise include technology enhanced learning, leadership development and innovation.
Bert has been active in the field of corporate learning and e-learning for the last 25 years, first as instructor and course designer, later as project manager, consultant and business development manager. He worked at IBM Learning Development Europe where he was responsible for commercial e-learning development projects across Europe, and the management of the learning innovation initiatives. Thirteen years ago he joined the Center for Creative Leadership where he is now part of the global innovation team.