Details

Date 16 April 2024 (Tue)
Time 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue Online through Zoom
Speaker Professor Xiangen HU
Director of Institute for Higher Education and Research Development
Director of Educational Research Centre
Chair Professor of Learning Sciences and Technologies
Department of Applied Social Sciences
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Moderator Dr. CHENG Kwok Shing Gary
Executive Co-Director,
Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology,
Associate Professor,
Department of Mathematics & Information Technology,
The Education University of Hong Kong
Target Staff and postgraduate students
Language English

Participation in this seminar can be counted towards the Certificate Course “Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education” under the theme “Learning and Teaching Seminars/Workshops”.

Abstract

This presentation delves into the transformative impact of Generative AI in education, highlighting its potential for personalized learning and creative enhancement, while also addressing risks like misinformation and academic dishonesty. Emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines, the talk introduces “Socratic Playground for Learning,” a practical example of using Generative AI responsibly in educational settings. This model demonstrates how to effectively integrate AI, ensuring it enriches the learning experience without compromising educational values and integrity.

Speaker

Professor Xiangen HU

Director of Institute for Higher Education & Research
Director of Educational Research Center
Chair Professor of Learning Sciences and Technologies
Department of Applied Social Sciences
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Xiangen Hu’s academic career began in applied mathematics at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, transitioning to cognitive psychology in the US with a Ph.D. in 1993. His extensive career includes 30 years at The University of Memphis, where he contributed to psychology, engineering, and computer science, and played a pivotal role at the Institute for Intelligent Systems. At PolyU, he’s a chair professor in learning sciences and technologies, previously serving as Dean at Central China Normal University. His research spans cognitive behavior modeling, statistical analysis, AI in education, and distributed learning technologies. Prof. Hu has led and contributed to projects funded by major US agencies, managing/co-managing over $40 million in grants.