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2024/25 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education

October 29 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

Explore the transformative impact of generative AI on teaching, learning and research

The 2024/25 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture, Beyond the Algorithm: Generative AI in Education, will delve into the transformative impact of generative AI on the educational landscape. Discover how advanced technology is reshaping the way educators craft learning experiences and how students and researchers interact with information. The lecture will draw our attention to personalized learning paths, adaptive educational content, and AI-enhanced research tools, highlighting the vast potential for innovation in education. Providing a balanced perspective on the immense opportunities and the significant challenges posed by generative AI, the lecture will offer deep insights into its potential to improve teaching, learning, and research outcomes. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of how generative AI can be effectively integrated into educational practices.

The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture is an annual series highlighting ongoing work in the UBC Faculty of Education and beyond to address some of society’s most pressing priorities.

Host

Join Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, Faculty of Education, for this virtual event featuring Dr. Lilach Mollick, Director of Pedagogy, Wharton Interactive and a leading expert at the forefront of AI in education.

Distinguished Speaker

Dr. Lilach Mollick is Co-Director of the Generative AI Lab at Wharton, where she leads a team building applications to shape the future of how AI is used in learning. She has authored a number of highly cited papers on AI and teaching, and the prompts she has developed for educators and students are used throughout the world. Her work has been discussed in publications, including The New York Times and Vox. She advises companies and organizations on the advantages and risks of AI in teaching and training. Lilach holds a doctorate in education from NYU.

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Details

Date:
October 29
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Additional Info

Registration/RSVP Required
Yes (see event description)
Event Type
Talk/Lecture
Topic
Arts and Humanities, Global, Policy and Social Change, Research and Innovation, Science, Technology and Engineering, Student Learning, Teaching
Audiences
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff, Families, Partners and Industry, Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates