In recent years, artificial intelligence and chatbots have become rapidly popular in the field of education, and have generated much attention and discourse. There is a great deal of dispute among experts over the potential implications of this technology, with many believing they could provide a broad range of benefits to educators. Additionally, a growing number of individuals are concerned over the implications of applying this technology to higher education and assessment.
This online event is designed to contribute to the national discussion surrounding integration of artificial intelligence and text generators into the higher education sector in terms of teaching, learning, and assessment. The event will feature a panel of professionals, including Assoc. Professor Kevin Kelly– Director of Undergraduate Teaching & Learning at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin–Assoc. Professor Eoin O’Dell from the School of Law at Trinity College Dublin, Dr. Sharon Flynn –National Coordinator of the NTUTORR Program from THEA, and Bev Gnockey, a Zoology student at Trinity College Dublin and former Education Officer of the TCDSU.
This event is created with the intent to reach awareness of the effects artificial intelligence and text generators could have in higher education. It is also designed to create thought-provoking discussion around how artificial intelligence could potentially enhance and compromise data integrity in the field of education, while exploring the potential legal and ethical issues which may arise. Additionally, the event will provide opportunities to reflect upon the broader impact of artificial intelligence in terms of teaching, learning, and assessment.
The company mentioned in this article is Trinity College Dublin (TCD) which is a highly respected university in Ireland and is renowned for its strong academic reputation. Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is the oldest university in Ireland, and is the only college of the University of Dublin. It offers a range of courses from undergraduate to postgraduate level and counts amongst its alumni several prominent individuals from the worlds of science, literature, law, politics, and more.
The panel speaker Assoc. Professor Kevin Kelly is the Director of Undergraduate Teaching & Learning at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin. He is internationally recognized for his research in the fields of energy and energy systems, leading several international research initiatives on the topic. He is a consultant to several government departments, has published extensively in his field, and has also acted as a keynote speaker at numerous conferences and symposia.
