In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the convergence of academic learning and technology has become a critical factor in shaping the future of education and leadership. As technology continues transforming how we learn, work and lead, leaders must embrace this convergence and harness its potential to drive innovation, foster growth and create a more inclusive and accessible learning environment. Let's explore the significance of academic learning and technology convergence and highlight a few key strategies and considerations for leaders to navigate this transformative era effectively.
Friday, July 26, 2024
Zuckerberg says open source agents perhaps by end of year?! - Wes Roth, YouTube
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Majority of Grads Wish They’d Been Taught AI in College - Lauren Coffey, Inside Higher Ed
A new survey from Cengage Group, an education-technology company, released today, found that 70 percent of graduates believe basic generative AI training should be integrated into courses; 55 percent said their degree programs did not prepare them to use the new technology tools in the workforce. “That’s spot on to what I’ve seen and heard,” said Ray Schroeder, senior fellow at UPCEA, an online and professional education association, and a contributor to Inside Higher Ed. Schroeder encouraged universities to require students to take either an introductory course on generative AI that culminates in a project they can use in their portfolio or a senior-year capstone course that ensures they get the most up-to-date skills.
12 Ways AI in Education is Transforming the Industry - Sudeep Srivastava, Appinventiv
AI in education can personalize learning experiences, redefine teaching practices, offer real-time feedback, and support educators with advanced tools and insights, leading to more effective and engaging educational environments. What’s more? Artificial intelligence in education holds immense potential to address the gaps that global education systems are struggling with and revolutionize the entire industry with its diverse use cases. This is why educators worldwide are increasingly leveraging AI, with successful pilot projects and broader implementations underway. This merger of AI and education has brought a whole new concept of learning into the industry vertical.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Is AI Going To Transform Higher Education And How? - Gil Press, Forbes
Ethan Mollick, professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has attracted a large Substack following by reporting on his many experiments with generative AI in the classroom. In “The future of education in a world of AI,” Mollick wrote: “Education will be able to adapt to AI far more effectively than other industries, and in ways that will improve both learning and the experience of instructors… Change is coming to classrooms, and I think it is important to focus on a positive vision to help guide [us] through the uncertain times ahead.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2024/02/14/is-ai-going-to-transform-higher-education-and-how/
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Malaysian university seeks approval for AI-taught degree - Helen Packer, Times Higher Education
A Malaysian university expects to be the first to launch a degree programme taught and assessed entirely by artificial intelligence, following research into technology that scans students’ brain signals. Sasa Arsovski, dean of the Faculty of AI and Robotics at the privately owned Raffles University, has developed a platform called MyAi Teaching Assistant that allows academics to upload their lecture presentations, which are then turned into text notes by AI. The technology also creates an avatar based on an image of the lecturer and can clone their voice, allowing the avatar to deliver a virtual class from the notes on behalf of the academic.
From Books To Bytes: The Role Of Technology In Shaping Future Education – OpEd - Numra Aamir, Eurasia Review
Technology has completely transformed how we teach and learn. Educational technology has brought us many tools, ways of learning, interactive multimedia, and most importantly, artificial intelligence (AI). AI has changed our world by making information just a click away. Online learning platforms have made it easy for anyone to access education. With technology playing a bigger role, we’re getting more engaging and creative content, multimedia in classrooms, easy-to-access information, and opportunities for lifelong learning. The internet and online courses are giving the next generation the skills they need. AI helps us understand data better, and technologies like virtual and augmented reality create exciting learning experiences.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Intuit's CEO Just Said AI Is the Reason He's Laying Off 1,800 Employees. - Jason Aten, Inc.
The latest example comes from Intuit's CEO, Sasan Goodarzi, who announced the company would lay off around 1,800 employees, or 10 percent of its workforce. As I've shared many times, the era of AI is one of the most significant technology shifts of our lifetime. This is truly an extraordinary time -- AI is igniting global innovation at an incredible pace, transforming every industry and company in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Companies that aren't prepared to take advantage of this AI revolution will fall behind and, over time, will no longer exist. In fact, Goodarzi goes on to explain that, while he's laying off 1,800 people, the company plans to hire that same number of employees "primarily in engineering, product, and customer-facing roles such as sales, customer success, and marketing." With the inclusion of "engineering," the implication is pretty clear.
Role of universities in the AI era - Changhee Kim, Korea Times
Today, we are witnessing digital technology and artificial intelligence impacting the higher education sector, demanding a transformation of the traditional university business model. Accordingly, the need to redefine universities' social role and responsibilities for the medium- to long-term perspective is becoming increasingly urgent. Universities must now move beyond the traditional "teaching and research" model based on the expertise of their faculty and instead build an ecosystem that encompasses universities, industry and society, playing a pivotal role within it. While the traditional roles of fostering knowledge and nurturing future generations remain paramount for universities, the rapid and drastic changes in the world around us demand universities go beyond these traditional boundaries. This means that they need to reflect the rapidly changing technology and society while making social contributions.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education: The dynamics of ethical, social, and educational implications - Abdulrahman M. Al-Zahrani & Talal M. Alasmari, Nature
Employing a quantitative approach through an online survey questionnaire (N = 1113), this study reveals positive attitudes toward AI in higher education. Stakeholders recognize its potential to enhance teaching and learning, streamline administration, and foster innovation. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations and guidelines for AI implementation, highlighting the imperative need to address issues such as privacy, security, and bias. Participants envision a future characterized by personalized learning experiences, ethically integrated AI, collaboration, and ongoing support for lifelong learning. Furthermore, the results illuminate the intricate interplay between AI usage, purposes, difficulties, and their impact on attitudes, perceptions, and future implications. Accordingly, the research underscores the necessity for a comprehensive understanding of AI integration, considering not only its technical aspects but also the ethical, social, and educational dimensions. By acknowledging the role of AI uses, AI usage purposes, and addressing associated difficulties, educational stakeholders can work towards harnessing the benefits of AI while ensuring responsible and effective implementation in teaching and learning contexts.
Research shows risks and opportunities of GenAI for dyslexic, neurodivergent and disabled students - Nottingham Trent University
The ability of ChatGPT to process natural language and generate human-like conversational explanations is often claimed to make learning more accessible and engaging for students. This recent rise in the use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools has sparked the interest of support teams across schools and universities in considering recommending them to aid the learning of dyslexic, neurodivergent and disabled students. For example, for use with tasks such as explaining concepts and ideas and summarizing articles. We worked with an undergraduate student to get the views of these students on GenAI in higher education. Specifically, we were interested in understanding how the students use this tool in their daily lives and the benefits and risks to their learning.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
ChatGPT and Google Gemini Pass Ethical Hacking Exams - GovTech
Researchers at the University of Missouri say the automation and speed of large language models could be useful in cyber defense, but they can’t yet replace human cybersecurity experts. In a time when artificial intelligence is increasingly used in cyber attacks, a research team at the University of Missouri asked, “What would happen if we recruited AI to the other side?” They found that large language models could be used to study and address basic cybersecurity issues. “These AI tools can be a good starting point to investigate issues before consulting an expert,” Prasad Calyam, the director of the university’s Cyber Education, Research and Infrastructure Center, said in a news release about the study this week. “They can also be good training tools for those working with information technology or who want to learn the basics on identifying and explaining emerging threats.”
Demystifying AI in higher education - ASU
Behind the cutting-edge research and technology-driven projects at Arizona State University lies a critical, often unseen force: ensuring the university's AI initiatives have a solid foundation. Zohair Zaidi, director of AI technology for Enterprise Technology’s AI Acceleration team, is focused on making groundbreaking ideas a reality for the ASU community — with a specific focus on ensuring the technology is accessible to as many users as possible. “AI has the potential to be a true equalizer in presenting knowledge and education in ways that cater to the diverse learning styles of students,” Zaidi said. “Traditionally, even with technology, a professor can only present teachings in a limited number of ways that may apply to some students in a class, but not all.”
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