Associate Professor Konstantinos Petridis, Vice Rector of Internationalization and Extroversion of the Hellenic Mediterranean University in Greece, will moderate this session. Technologies and Policies to Accommodate the Digital Transition of Higher Education will be presented during this session. Participants will give short presentations (10 minutes for each), and a roundtable discussion with the panelists will follow.

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Abdelilah Kadili: Founder and President of the TAMKINE FOUNDATION for Excellence and Creativity, Dr. Kadili, is of Moroccan origin, held high positions within the Moroccan public administration, amongst which Director of Administrative Reforms, Deputy Director of the Royal Archives, and Director, at the Ministry of Housing; visiting professor in Morocco as well as in the US, VP of several US companies, Lawyer, Director of Peace Building and the Rule of Law at the RFK Memorial, an NGO based in Washington, DC, and President of an international organization dedicated to human rights and the rule of law. Dr. Kadili focused particularly on democratic transition, the development and the emergency of countries of the African continent, where he still performs advisory activities and assistance at the highest level. Dr. Kadili held several post-doctoral degrees amongst which those from Moroccan as well as from American universities and school. Dr. Kadili is married and is the father of three children. 

Eli Schmueli: is the Meital Director at IUCC (Inter-University Computation Center), Tel Aviv, Israel

Eli will discuss with us his proposals on AI tools that are popular among students and teaching staff in Higher Education.  

The Presentation Slides

Yael Feldman Maggor: Yael Feldman-Maggor is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Media Technology & Interaction Design Division at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the Digital Future research center: https://www.digitalfutures.kth.se/research/postdoc-fellowships/postdoc-fellowships-ongoing-projects/fairness-and-bias-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-technologies-in-education-challenges-and-future-directions/. She also serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Science Education.

Yael obtained her PhD in science education from the Weizmann Institute of Science. Her main research interests are 1) Education technologies, including online learning and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science education. 2) Self-regulated learning, 3) Learning analytics, and 4) Chemistry Education. She is experienced in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced, finding applications across various fields, including research and industry. Its integration into science education, particularly through generative AI (GAI) tools, has recently gained attention. However, it is critical to understand the role of teachers’ knowledge in effectively integrating these tools into their practice. In this presentation, I will highlight two main points. First, teachers Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is important for using GAI accurately and responsibly. Second, the significance of prompt engineering skills extends beyond the technological aspect of TPACK to include AI-specific competencies such as awareness of bias, discrimination, and hallucinations. These concepts are illustrated through examples of using ChatGPT in chemistry education. I will discuss the types of knowledge teachers need to apply GAI effectively, emphasize the need for theoretical frameworks to evolve in the age of AI, and propose ways to expand existing models like TPACK to incorporate AI-related dimensions.

Kim Steenkjær Mortensen co-founded Diploma safe, bringing a wealth of experience in issuing microcredentials. With a strong background in digitalization, Kim has been instrumental in driving innovation and strategic growth within the company. His leadership and vision continue to shape his company's success and commitment to excellence in digitalizing higher education. For more information, please check it here: https://diplomasafe.com/

Presentation Slides

Dario Assante is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the International Telematic University Uninettuno and Rector’s Delegate for Research and Innovation. He has taken part in several national and international projects, both in management and research activities. He is an Expert Evaluator in Technological Innovation at the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and has carried out evaluation activities for different European programs.

His main research activities concerned electromagnetic modeling, transmission lines, particle accelerators, and engineering education. He is the author of more than 70 publications and three chapters in books.

Abstract: Digital learning environments are transforming STEM education, enhancing inclusiveness and accessibility. Online laboratories offer new educational opportunities, democratizing access to STEM education, breaking barriers related to geographic location, physical disabilities, and financial constraints, and ultimately fostering a more inclusive and accessible learning environment.

The presentation discusses online labs, including virtual, remote, and ultra-concurrent labs. It also discusses key advantages and challenges related to these different kinds of labs. Finally, relevant examples for students and educators are provided.