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:
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