Abstract:

This presentation explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, focusing on the integration of tools like ChatGPT into teaching and learning processes. Drawing from recent research and initiatives at Fontys University, including work by Erdinç Saçan and Leon Bokhorst, it highlights how AI can foster meaningful dialogue and enhance learning experiences. The session will delve into practical applications, ad-hoc challenges, and the potential for AI to support personalized learning paths. By examining innovative use cases, this talk aims to provide educators with insights into leveraging AI to enrich educational outcomes and prepare students for a future where technology and human intelligence converge.

In an era where technological advancement is commonplace, the education sector finds itself at a crossroads between disruption and innovation. This presentation explores the delicate balance between these two forces, with a special focus on the other side of artificial intelligence (AI) on the educational landscape. The pandemic has undeniably played a disruptive role by forcing schools into a rapid transition to online education, a change born out of necessity rather than choice. Conversely, the integration of AI in education invites us to thoroughly reconsider our teaching methods, highlighting the need for innovation.

This presentation will examine how educational institutions can navigate between preserving valuable educational traditions and embracing necessary innovations to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. We will discuss the varying responses of schools to technological advancements, from active adaptation to hesitation. Focusing on AI in education, we will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by this technology, from the development of new teaching tools by leading companies and organizations to the necessity of a curriculum that emphasizes not just knowledge, but the development of 'soft skills' as well.

The role of teachers in this transition is crucial; they must be given the resources and time to explore and implement AI integration in their teaching. Additionally, we will highlight the importance of a step-by-step approach to educational innovation, one that maintains academic integrity while leveraging the benefits of technological progress.

The presentation will also address the broader implications of AI for the job market and the need to prepare students for a future where AI skills will be critical. Through lectures, panel discussions, and workshops, we will explore a wide range of perspectives and solutions to create a future-proof education system that is both innovative and inclusive.

We invite education professionals, policymakers, technology experts, and students to join this vital discussion on the future of education. Together, we can chart a path forward that embraces both the challenges of today and the possibilities of tomorrow.

Keywords:

Education, disruption, generative AI.