Over 1,000 People Located in 19 Countries Attend Virtual Conference on AI and the Future of Education from American Public University System and the Policy Studies Organization
American Public University System (APUS) and Policy Studies Organization (PSO) co-hosted a virtual conference on AI and the Future of Education, attracting over 1,000 registrants from 19 countries. The two-day event featured keynotes from AI experts, including Dr. Matthew Lease, Dr. Michael Jabbour, and Lori Glover, J.D. U.S. Rep. Dr. Jay Obernolte provided special remarks on AI's impact on education and economic growth.
The conference explored topics such as AI-driven personalized learning, ethical considerations, and future workforce needs. APUS President Nuno Fernandes emphasized the importance of adapting to technological advancements. Panels with educators addressed critical issues like data privacy and equitable access to AI tools. Recordings are available on PSO's YouTube channel, with a summary of key takeaways to be shared on the APUS Edge blog.
Il Sistema Universitario Pubblico Americano (APUS) e l'Organizzazione degli Studi Politici (PSO) hanno co-ospitato una conferenza virtuale su AI e il Futuro dell'Istruzione, attirando oltre 1.000 registranti da 19 paesi. L'evento di due giorni ha presentato relatori principali tra cui esperti di AI come il Dr. Matthew Lease, il Dr. Michael Jabbour e Lori Glover, J.D. Il Rappresentante Statunitense Dr. Jay Obernolte ha fornito osservazioni speciali sull'impatto dell'AI sull'istruzione e sulla crescita economica.
La conferenza ha esaminato temi come l'apprendimento personalizzato guidato dall'AI, considerazioni etiche e le esigenze della forza lavoro futura. Il Presidente dell'APUS, Nuno Fernandes, ha sottolineato l'importanza di adattarsi ai progressi tecnologici. I panel con educatori hanno affrontato questioni critiche come la privacy dei dati e l'accesso equo agli strumenti di AI. Le registrazioni sono disponibili sul canale YouTube della PSO, con un riepilogo dei principali risultati che sarà condiviso sul blog APUS Edge.
El Sistema Universitario Público Americano (APUS) y la Organización de Estudios Políticos (PSO) co-organizaron una conferencia virtual sobre IA y el Futuro de la Educación, que atrajo a más de 1.000 registrados de 19 países. El evento de dos días contó con ponencias de expertos en IA, incluyendo al Dr. Matthew Lease, al Dr. Michael Jabbour y a Lori Glover, J.D. El representante de EE. UU. Dr. Jay Obernolte ofreció comentarios especiales sobre el impacto de la IA en la educación y el crecimiento económico.
La conferencia exploró temas como el aprendizaje personalizado impulsado por IA, consideraciones éticas y las necesidades futuras de la fuerza laboral. El presidente de APUS, Nuno Fernandes, destacó la importancia de adaptarse a los avances tecnológicos. Los paneles con educadores abordaron cuestiones críticas como la privacidad de los datos y el acceso equitativo a las herramientas de IA. Las grabaciones están disponibles en el canal de YouTube de PSO, y se compartirá un resumen de los principales puntos en el blog APUS Edge.
미국 공립대학교 시스템(APUS)와 정책연구조직(PSO)이 AI 및 교육의 미래를 주제로 가상 회의를 공동 주최하였으며, 19개국에서 1,000명 이상의 등록자가 유치되었습니다. 이틀 간의 행사에서는 AI 전문가들의 기조 연설이 있었으며, 여기에는 Matthew Lease 박사, Michael Jabbour 박사, Lori Glover가 포함됩니다. 미국 하원의원 Jay Obernolte 박사는 AI가 교육과 경제 성장에 미치는 영향에 대해 특별 발언을 했습니다.
회의는 AI 기반 맞춤형 학습, 윤리적 고려사항, 미래의 노동력 요구와 같은 주제를 탐구했습니다. APUS의 Nuno Fernandes 회장은 기술 발전에 적응하는 것의 중요성을 강조했습니다. 교육자들로 구성된 패널은 데이터 프라이버시와 AI 도구에 대한 공정한 접근과 같은 주요 문제를 다루었습니다. PSO의 YouTube 채널에서 기록을 볼 수 있으며, APUS Edge 블로그에서 주요 요점 요약도 공유될 예정입니다.
Le Système Universitaire Public Américain (APUS) et l'Organisation des Études Politiques (PSO) ont co-organisé une conférence virtuelle sur l'IA et l'Avenir de l'Éducation, attirant plus de 1 000 inscrits de 19 pays. L'événement de deux jours a présenté des discours d'ouverture de spécialistes en IA, y compris Dr. Matthew Lease, Dr. Michael Jabbour et Lori Glover, J.D. Le représentant américain Dr. Jay Obernolte a fourni des remarques spéciales sur l'impact de l'IA sur l'éducation et la croissance économique.
La conférence a exploré des sujets tels que l'apprentissage personnalisé piloté par l'IA, les considérations éthiques et les besoins futurs en main-d'œuvre. Le président de l'APUS, Nuno Fernandes, a souligné l'importance de s'adapter aux avancées technologiques. Des panels avec des éducateurs ont abordé des questions cruciales comme la confidentialité des données et l'accès équitable aux outils d'IA. Les enregistrements sont disponibles sur la chaîne YouTube de la PSO, et un résumé des principales conclusions sera partagé sur le blog APUS Edge.
Das American Public University System (APUS) und die Policy Studies Organization (PSO) haben eine virtuelle Konferenz zu KI und der Zukunft der Bildung gemeinsam ausgerichtet, die über 1.000 Teilnehmer aus 19 Ländern anlockte. Die zweitägige Veranstaltung beinhaltete Hauptvorträge von KI-Experten, darunter Dr. Matthew Lease, Dr. Michael Jabbour und Lori Glover, J.D. Der US-Abgeordnete Dr. Jay Obernolte hielt besondere Anmerkungen zum Einfluss von KI auf Bildung und Wirtschaftswachstum.
Die Konferenz beleuchtete Themen wie KI-gesteuertes personalisiertes Lernen, ethische Überlegungen und zukünftige Anforderungen an die Belegschaft. Der Präsident von APUS, Nuno Fernandes, betonte die Wichtigkeit, sich an technologische Fortschritte anzupassen. In Panels mit Pädagogen wurden kritische Themen wie Datenschutz und gerechter Zugang zu KI-Tools angesprochen. Auf dem YouTube-Kanal der PSO sind Aufzeichnungen verfügbar, und eine Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten Erkenntnisse wird im APUS Edge Blog geteilt.
- High attendance of over 1,000 registrants from 19 countries, indicating strong interest in AI's role in education
- Participation of notable AI experts and policymakers, enhancing the conference's credibility and value
- APUS demonstrating proactive approach to incorporating AI in education, potentially improving its competitive position
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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 atAustin , 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
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
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/.
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