Developing a Better Imagination for Artificial Intelligence in Education Webinar

We all have some sort of imagination for what “artificial intelligence” is, and there are many conflicting voices describing AI as the panacea that will save education, or the end of education as we know it. How can we discern the truth? In this session, we’ll explore what AI is and learn a bit about how large language models work to demystify what is actually happening under the hood of powerful generative AI programs. We’ll think through both the possibilities and the pitfalls of AI-infused educational settings, and most importantly, what the rise of artificial intelligence may be doing to the way we view human beings along the way. This session is for classroom teachers, school leaders, instructional coaches, and anyone who is interested in thoughtfully exploring the pros and cons of how AI is impacting education.

Dr. Dave Mulder serves as professor of education and chair of the education department at Dordt University where he teaches courses in educational technology, STEM education, and educational foundations in both the undergraduate teacher preparation program as well as the Master of Education program. He earned his Ed.D. in Educational Technology from Boise State University, and his research agenda includes artificial intelligence in education, educational robotics, digital citizenship, and social presence in online learning environments. He is interested in the way digital technology influences people, both individually and communally, and seeks to equip Christian educators with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate a technology-rich world.