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About the Joint Conference on AI and Education

The “Leveraging AI For Change in Education” conference is the first of an annual joint-university initiative between the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aimed at exploring the profound impacts and possibilities of artificial intelligence in educational settings, from K-12 and higher education to vocational training and adult learning. As AI technologies continue to advance at an unprecedented rate, it’s crucial for educational approaches and research to keep pace. This means not only integrating AI into current pedagogical frameworks but also evolving our research methodologies to understand and leverage AI’s impact on learning outcomes, assessment tools, curriculum development, and students’ well-being. This conference aims to facilitate interdisciplinary discussions by uniting educators, researchers, policymakers, and technologists to explore key themes such as Personalized Learning, Assessment and Feedback, Learning/Predictive Analytics, Human-AI Collaboration, Ethical Issues, and AI Literacy.

Understanding the symbiotic relationship between AI and humans and how that impacts teaching and learning is not just an academic exercise; it’s a necessity that has direct implications for the future of work, education, and societal well-being. As we navigate the complexities of the AI era, this conference aims to foster a community committed to exploring and sharing evidence-based, ethically sound, and accessible AI-driven educational strategies. Our goal is to help attendees become informed about the dynamic implications AI will have on education so they can adapt to changing educational needs. To support this, we’ve invited international experts in AI and education who will share evidence-based strategies and insights, enriching the conference’s scope and enhancing its relevance to global educational trends. We invite you to join us in this important dialogue to shape the future of education in an AI-driven world.

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30 January 2024
08:45-09:15 Registration
09:15-09:30 Welcoming and Opening Address

Prof. Nancy IP, President, HKUST, and;

Prof. John LEE, President, EdUHK

Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching and Learning), HKUST
09:30-09:40 Souvenirs Presentation and Photo-taking
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
09:40-10:30
Keynote 1 – Maximising Human Intelligence through Wise Collaborations with AI

Prof. Rose LUCKIN, University College of London, UK
Morning Coffee and Networking
10:50-11:40
Keynote 2 – Interpretable Machine Learning Technologies for Personalized Learning

Prof. Aimin ZHOU, East China Normal University, China
CONCURRENT SESSIONS @ 6/F
11:50-12:50 Theme 1 @ Room 6602
(via Lift 31-32):
Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Higher Education and Vocational Training

Theme 2 @ Room 6591
(via Lift 31-32):
AI-Enhanced K-12 Education: Challenges and Potential

Theme 3 @ Room 6573
(via Lift 27-28):
Learning Outcomes and AI-Driven Assessments

Theme 4 @ Room 6558
(via Lift 27-28):
Innovating Curriculum and Pedagogy through AI
Networking Lunch
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
14:15-15:05
Keynote 3 – Empowering Citizens for a Life with AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Education

Prof. Maarten de LAAT, University of South Australia, Australia
15:05-15:55
Keynote 4 – Beyond AI Literacy to Understanding Ourselves as Learners with Machines

Prof. Jason LODGE, The University of Queensland
Afternoon Coffee
Open Forum
16:15–17:30 Open Forum:
The Classroom of the Future: Realities, Potentials, and Ethical Considerations of AI-Enhanced Education
Panel Members:

Prof. Rose LUCKIN, UCL

Ms. Rachel CHAN, Esperanza

Prof. Brian TANG, HKU

Prof. Ming Ming CHIU, EdUHK

Mr. Stanley Wai Ming KAM, HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School

Facilitator:

Dr. Sean McMINN, HKUST
17:30–17:40 Closing Remarks

Dr. Sean McMINN, HKUST

Prof. Chee Kit LOOI, EdUHK
30 January 2024 @ 09:15 – 17:40
08:45-09:15 Registration @ LT-A Concourse
09:15-09:30 Welcoming and Opening Address

Prof. Nancy IP, President, HKUST

Prof. John LEE, President, EdUHK

Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching and Learning), HKUST
09:30-09:40 Souvenirs Presentation and Photo-taking
KEYNOTE SPEECHES @ LT-A
09:40-10:30
Keynote 1 – Maximising Human Intelligence through Wise Collaboration with AI

Prof. Rose LUCKIN, University College of London
Morning Coffee and Networking
10:50-11:40
Keynote 2 – Interpretable Machine Learning Technologies for Personalized Learning

Prof. Aimin ZHOU, East China Normal University
CONCURRENT SESSIONS @ 6/F
Theme 1 @ Room 6602
(via Lift 31-32)
Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Higher Education and Vocational Training
Theme 2 @ Room 6591
(via Lift 31-32)
AI-Enhanced K-12 Education: Challenges and Potential
Theme 3 @ Room 6573
(via Lift 27-28)
Learning Outcomes and AI-Driven Assessments
Theme 4 @ Room 6558
(via Lift 27-28)
Innovating Curriculum and Pedagogy through AI
11:50-12:10
Exploring the Future: How AI is Transforming Higher Education

Dr. Margarita PAVLOVA, EdUHK

A Learning and Teaching Framework Using Generative Artificial Intelligence in K-12: Opportunities and Challenges

Prof. Siu Cheung KONG, EdUHK

Incorporating AI Tools & Reflection Videos in Creative Sound Design & Computer Music

Prof. Andrew HORNER, HKUST

AI Literacy through Social Entrepreneurship

Dr. Jack TSAO, HKU
12:10-12:30
SUTD campusX: Addressing the Changing Landscape of AI in Education

Dr. Kenneth LO, SUTD

Maintaining Assessment Integrity in an Age of Artificial Intelligence

Mr. Kevin HOYE, ISF

Assessing ChatGPT’s Impact on English as a Foreign Language Writing: Integration Strategies and Feedback Effectiveness

Dr. Di ZOU, LNU

AI-Powered Design Thinking in Action

Dr. Jac LEUNG and Miss Aki LEUNG, HKUST
12:30-12:50
GenAI's Impact on Law Schools and the Legal Profession - a Year 1 Review

Prof. Brian TANG, HKU

Practice and Experience in AI Literacy for K-12 Education

Prof. Erwin HUANG, HKUST

Pre-Grading Essays via Generative AI

Prof. Joon Nak CHOI, HKUST

Empowering Minds: Designing and Implementing an AI-Infused General Education Interdisciplinary Course

Dr. Gary CHENG, EdUHK
Networking Lunch @ China Garden, G/F
KEYNOTE SPEECHES @ LT-A
14:15-15:05
Keynote 3 – Empowering Citizens for a Life with AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Education

Prof. Maarten de LAAT, University of South Australia
15:05-15:55
Keynote 4 - Beyond AI Literacy to Understanding Ourselves as Learners with Machines

Prof. Jason LODGE, The University of Queensland
Afternoon Coffee and Networking
Open Forum @ LT-A
16:15–17:30 Open Forum - The Classroom of the Future: Realities, Potentials, and Ethical Considerations of AI-Enhanced Education

This forum is dedicated to exploring the transformative landscape of future classrooms by examining how generative artificial intelligence is revolutionizing established educational paradigms and learning methods. As we await the full scope of AI's disruptive potential, this event serves as a critical gathering point for stakeholders from all educational settings—from higher education to K-12 and from teachers to policymakers. Attendees will engage in vital discussions about classroom futures, covering a range of topics from AI literacy and human-AI collaboration to ethical issues and corporate impact

Focus of the Forum:

  • AI Literacy and Readiness: Equipping teachers and students in higher education and K-12 for a future infused with AI technologies.
  • Human-AI Collaboration: Investigating the opportunities and complexities of combining human cognition with machine intelligence.
  • Metacognitive Awareness: Exploring how AI may facilitate deeper self-awareness during self-regulated learning activities.
  • Ethical Considerations: What educators need to know about the ethical implications of implementing AI tools in the classroom.
  • Corporate Influence: Examining tech companies' roles and responsibilities in the development and deployment of AI in educational settings.
Panel Members:

Prof. Rose LUCKIN, UCL

Ms. Rachel CHAN, Esperanza

Prof. Brian TANG, HKU

Prof. Ming Ming CHIU, EdUHK

Mr. Stanley Wai Ming KAM, HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School

Facilitator:

Dr. Sean McMINN, HKUST
17:30–17:40 Closing Remarks

Dr. Sean McMINN, HKUST

Prof. Chee Kit LOOI, EdUHK

Organizing Committee

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Dr. Sean McMINN

Director, Center for Education Innovation

Dr. Beatrice CHU

Head of Professional Development, Center for Education Innovation

Prof. Ben CHAN

Associate Dean, Dean of Students Office, and Director, Center for Engineering Education Innovation

Prof. Desmond TSOI

Associate Professor of Engineering Education, Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Ms. Tammy SHA

Manager, Center for Education Innovation

Mr. Dickie HUNG

Assistant Manager, Center for Education Innovation

The Education University of Hong Kong

Prof. Chee Kit LOOI

Research Chair Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I)

Dr. Shen BA

Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I)

Dr. Yanjie SONG

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT)

Prof. Ming Ming CHIU

Chair Professor of Analytics and Diversity; Director, Analytics/Assessment Research Centre

Ms. Antonia WONG

Assistant Registrar, Office of the Vice President (Research and Development)

Miss Minnie HO

Executive Officer II, Office of the Vice President (Research and Development)

Contact Us

Contact Email

aiedu@ust.hk

Contact Phone

(+852) 2358 6803

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