Innovations like ChatGPT have sparked a renewed debate, with some expressing fearful rejection while others endorse them without question. The Special Interest Group (SIG) Educational Use of AI is dedicated to a nuanced examination of emerging ‘Generative AI’ (GenAI) technologies in the educational landscape. Here, the focus is on ethical and meaningful applications within education, assessment, and learning processes.
The SIG Educational Use of AI encourages connection by fostering a community of teachers, educators and examiners from the UvA. Members of the SIG have the opportunity to gather and exchange insights and expertise regarding educational use of GenAI. Furthermore, the SIG supports interfacultary collaboration. The aim is to integrate GenAI into education in an ethical way. This means that the instrumental adoption of tools should only be possible if their consequences are discussed. This includes aspects such as: the pivotal role of teachers, student-to-student dynamics, human and environmental values, and ethical considerations in the context of AI.
Are you are a lecturer, teacher, researcher, examiner, or policy advisor with an interest in the intersection of AI and university education? Then, you are invited to join the SIG Educational Use of AI! By joining, you will have the opportunity to connect with an emerging and growing community, exchange insights and expertise, and collaborate on new initiatives. Whether you are experienced in the use of GenAI or new to the subject, everybody is welcome!
Take a look at the core group members below.
For more information and to apply for this SIG, please get in touch with coordinator Lela Mosemghvdlishvili (l.mosemghvdlishvili@uva.nl).
Since November 2023, the SIG Educational Use of AI offers regular (hybrid) meetings for members, a collaborative environment where expertise is shared, and possibilities to co-create educational events. In March, the next event will take place in the form of a symposium.
13:00-17:30, Amsterdam University Library
More information will follow soon.
Dr. Lela Mosemghvdlishvili (they/them) has 15 years of experience teaching undergraduate students and is committed to bringing novel pedagogical methods to support meaningful and fulfilling education. With the advent and use of GenAI chatbots, Lela’s interest expanded in integrating novel technologies in whole-student-centred and holistic pedagogy. Besides, Lela is committed to finding a balance between deep (and slow-phased) learning with technologically supported learning.
AI offers many opportunities in education, both for students and teachers. However, its use entails many ethical issues. The Institutional Plan theme grant ‘Responsible AI: teaching and learning with AI’ supports UvA teachers and staff in enhancing and/or creating an educational environment by incorporating ethical AI technologies.