“We live in a world where AI is omnipresent. That doesn't mean you should embrace it blindly, but you can no longer pretend it doesn't exist. Fraud is just around the corner, but more importantly, it forces us to take a critical look at our own education system.” During this round table session, the SIG will engage in conversation with experts from different perspectives. Among them is Wilfred Rubens, an independent advisor in the field of education and technology, who is known for his nuanced view of AI and education. Liesbeth Gulpers (Director of Education, Nijmegen School of Management, Radboud University), Radboud student Paula Heupel (involved in AI policy) and Jochem ten Böhmer (AI Innovation Director) from HAN University of Applied Sciences will also be joining the discussion.
The core of the session is awareness. "Many teachers feel that something needs to be done, but they don't know how. It's no longer enough to assign a paper as a final assignment without thinking about what that means in the age of AI. Perhaps you need to work with peer feedback or other forms of assessment. Not to change everything, but to make conscious choices. We don't want a panel discussion where four people talk and the audience listens. We want interaction. So students are definitely welcome. Their perspective is crucial. You see that many students use AI, but some of them also say that they don't learn anything from it if they only use it. That's a good conversation to have." According to Steven, the Education Days are coming at a good time. "We've waited long enough. Now it's time to really think about change. Not out of panic, but out of vision. What do we want our students to learn?"
Why should you not miss this round table? "Because we have some fantastic speakers and because this topic affects everyone. Whether you are enthusiastic about AI or critical of it, you have to take a stance. Now is the time to think about it together."
In addition to the substantive programme, Steven believes that the strength of The Education Days also lies in the opportunity to meet people. "It is precisely in informal conversations, over coffee or drinks, that new ideas arise. You step out of your own bubble, hear other perspectives – from HAN, ROC, Radboudumc, RU and Yuverta – and learn from each other. That is incredibly valuable."
Curious about the round table session Building AI awareness among teachers and want to join the discussion? Register and come to the Radboudumc Experience Centre on 25 March.
