CHARLES TOWN, W.
Va. , Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than
1,000 people registered to attend the virtual conference, "AI and
the Future of Education" co-hosted by American Public University
System (APUS) and Policy Studies Organization's (PSO) Journal
of Online Research and Practice (JOLRAP) and The International
Journal of Open Educational Resources (IJOER). People from
19 countries including educators, policymakers, and thought leaders
zoomed in for the two-day conference held in early August.
During opening remarks, APUS President Nuno Fernandes pointed to historical examples
including industrial disruptions and urged educational institutions
to welcome advancements in technology at the risk of becoming
obsolete. He said, "Intelligence is the ability to adapt, to
change." The action-packed conference agenda reiterated that theme
and showcased how APUS is laser-focused on adaptability to benefit
its students. The University's goal is to incorporate technology to
create personalized and flexible learning experiences tailored to
individual student needs.
The dynamic conference lineup explored the transformative
potential of artificial intelligence in education. Attendees
engaged with experts on topics such as AI-driven personalized
learning, ethical considerations in AI implementation, and the
future workforce's evolving educational needs.
Key Highlights:
- Thought-provoking keynotes from a range of AI experts:
Dr. Matthew Lease, a professor from
the University of Texas at Austin,
discussed the role of AI in reshaping educational paradigms. Dr.
Michael Jabbour, chief innovation
officer from Microsoft Education, stressed the importance of
embracing these modern technologies to educate and prepare students
for the workforce. Lori Glover,
J.D., the managing director of MIT's
CSAIL, one of the world's largest and most prominent research
laboratories dedicated to AI, discussed pitfalls of AI and the
importance of maintaining and updating AI models. She also
presented examples of AI-generated "hallucinations".
- Special guest remarks: U.S. Rep. Dr. Jay Obernolte (R-California), who serves as Chair of the
bipartisan House AI Task Force, discussed how technology will boost
economic growth and underscored its impact on education during his
special lunchtime remarks.
- Panels with educators: A series of roundtable
discussions featuring APUS faculty members and educators from
universities around the country addressed critical topics for
instructors and higher ed leaders, including "The Future of
Learning: AI and the Classroom," "Data Privacy and Security in
AI-Enhanced Education," and "Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring
Equitable Access to AI Tools."
"The conference exceeded our expectations," said Dr. Kathleen
J. Tate, who serves as editor in chief of JOLRAP, and is the
department chair and professor of teaching in the School of Arts,
Humanities, and Education at APUS. "We were delighted to see so
many exceptional, thought-provoking sessions from professors,
researchers, and industry experts."
Dr. Tate co-organized and co-created the event with the
co-editors of IJOER Dr. Ron Johnson
and Linda Ashar, J.D., who are also
instructors at APUS.
Recordings of the sessions are available on PSO's YouTube
channel, http://www.youtube.com/@PSO73, and a summary of key
takeaways will soon be shared on the University's Blog, APUS Edge
American Public University (apuedge.com).
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable,
high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant,
diverse, and inclusive 32-year history, and over 147,000 alumni
from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative
approach to online learning1. APUS is in the top 11% for
students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500
colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the
Workforce (2022)2.
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and
American Public University (APU), is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional
accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information,
visit www.apus.edu.
1APUS has been honored with the online
Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and
is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice
Award
https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
2Ranking
based on 20-year net present value (NPV)
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
CONTACT
Meg Sheeley
Manager, Public Relations, APUS
MSheeley@apus.edu
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