UCalgary Centre of Artificial Intelligence announces Generative AI workshops for academics

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Literacy and Integrity (CAIELI) at UCalgary will offer a series of hybrid workshops related to generative AI in higher education. Educators from North America, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong will share research-based strategies for navigating challenges and harnessing the full potential of GenAI. The workshops will help transform teaching and research practices while promoting student learning and thriving in the academic environment.  

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From Plagiarism to Post-Plagiarism: Navigating the genAI revolution in higher education
Dr. Sarah Eaton, University of Calgary
Jan 29 at 12pm
HYBRID
EDC 370
Learn to integrate GenAI effectively while maintaining academic integrity and enhancing student agency.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854045

Shaping the Future of Learning: Advancing Human-AI Collaboration in Education
Dr. Jinhee Kim and Rita Detrick, Old Dominion University
Feb 10 at 12pm
HYBRID
EDC 370
Educators, researchers, and administrators learn to navigate the challenges of AI in education and harness GenAI’s full potential for diverse learning tasks.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854046

The Rise of Generative AI in Higher Education
Dr. Mohammad Keyhani, University of Calgary
Feb 27 at 12pm
HYBRID
EDC 370
Discover large language models’ transformative potential in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and academic administration.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854048

The Point of No Return: Embracing GenAI in Academia and Research
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani, University of Jeddah
Mar 12 at 12pm
HYBRID
EDC 370
Learn how GenAI enhances research through advanced data analysis and transforms teaching with adaptive learning tools. Address ethical challenges related to academic integrity and bias by building AI literacy among educators and researchers.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854051

From Barriers to Bridges: Insights from the Netherlands on generative AI in higher education
Dr. Reza Farrokhnia, University of Twente
Apr 2 at 12pm
HYBRID
EDC 370
Discover how to harness Generative AI’s full potential and transform teaching practices.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854052

Responsive AI Learning Design
Dr. Barbara Brown and Dr. Verena Roberts, University of Calgary
Apr 14 at 12pm
HYBRID
EDC 370
Educators, instructional designers, and researchers learn to innovate technology-mediated learning while maintaining a human-centred approach.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854053

Redefine foster and assess AI efficacy, literacy or competency
Dr. Thomas Chiu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Apr 30 at 12pm
HYBRID 
EDC 370
Gain practical examples and insights to design impactful AI training, ensuring students are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven academic environment.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854054

Reimagining Education: Charting a path forward with GenAI
Dr. Soroush Sabbaghan, University of Calgary
May 14 at 12pm
HYBRID
EDC 370
Discover actionable strategies to integrate GenAI, enhancing learning and teaching without compromising core educational principles.
https://workrooms.ucalgary.ca/event/3854055