Mohamed Fadhil Mohamed Ismail | Senior Lecturer
Kaplan

Dr. Mohamed Fadhil is a multi-faceted professional with many years of experience in higher education, research, and the professional training industry. He specializes in teaching qualitative research methods and has extensive teaching experience in communication sciences, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and organisational behaviour. He is a passionate qualitative researcher in the education and training industry, particularly in the areas of leadership, higher education, innovative pedagogical practices, organisational sensemaking, and appreciative and wellbeing studies. With over two decades of experience working with students and adults from diverse backgrounds and organisations, Dr Mohamed Fadhil currently serves as a Senior Editor with the Journal of Learning and Teaching (JALT) at Kaplan Singapore.

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Pre-conference Workshops @ 14:00

[W3] 5 Nov (PM) - Navigating the AI odyssey: unveiling the future of chatbots in higher education

Step into the future during this workshop where we'll embark on a two-hour odyssey into the dynamic world of chatbots! Since late November 2022, the realm of AI and chatbots has been evolving staggeringly, sparking intense global competition and setting off a veritable AI gold rush. Every day unveils new advancements, reshaping how millions of students and academics engage with AI-powered companions like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Google Gemini, Claude, Ernie, and more.

In this cutting-edge workshop, we’ll dive into the bustling universe of the most promising chatbots, both in English and Chinese spheres. We’ll unravel their corporate sagas and trace their fascinating evolutions. Armed with a fresh and comprehensive literature review, we'll explore a unique comparative method designed to critically assess these conversational agents.

Prepare to witness a ground-breaking multi-disciplinary showdown, tailored specifically for the realms of higher education. Through this lens, we'll scrutinise these chatbots, examining their roles in student assignments and online exams. We'll uncover their formidable strengths and expose their limitations, laying bare the realities of AI in academia.

The workshop culminates with a strategic blueprint, offering four types of tailored recommendations for the pillars of higher education: (1) faculty, with a focus on assessment strategies; (2) teaching & learning innovations; (3) student engagement and empowerment; and (4) institutional adaptation in this fast-evolving digital landscape.

Join us in considering the future of AI in higher education - the AI odyssey awaits!

Workshop participants will:

Increased understanding of strengths and limitations of generative AI chatbots
Evaluate and Compare AI Chatbots for Educational Applications: Attendees will learn to critically assess various leading AI chatbots using a multi-disciplinary comparative method, thereby understanding their strengths, limitations, and suitability for academic purposes
Develop Strategies for Integrating AI Chatbots in Higher Education: Participants will be equipped to formulate and implement effective strategies for incorporating AI chatbots into different facets of higher education. This involves creating actionable recommendations for faculty in assessment and teaching, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences, and guiding higher education institutions in adapting to this AI-driven paradigm shift.

Mohamed Fadhil Mohamed Ismail, Senior Lecturer, Kaplan

Shannon Tan, Research Executive, Kaplan

Juergen Rudolph, Director of Research and Learning Innovation, Kaplan

last published: 18/Sep/24 02:05 GMT

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