Special Interest Groups

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Gen AI

In light of the global emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence, our new Special Interest Group delves into its profound impact on educators and students, particularly within Enabling Education. Exploring transformative enhancements in teaching practices and student learning, we navigate the evolving landscape, considering diverse approaches across institutes and contemplating its educational potential. Join this SIG to stay abreast of this dynamic intersection between technology and learning, actively participating in the ongoing discourse shaping the future of education.

Facilitator/s

  • Dr John Pike

    Dr John Pike is a lecturer at the University of South Australia where he teaches courses on digital and information literacy. His research interests include the use of digital technology in teaching, learning, and assessment. With a background in sociology, he is particularly interested in how we can promote a critical approach to artificial intelligence in education, as well as the wider social implications of algorithmic systems.

  • Dr Grant Andrews

    Dr Grant Andrews is a Lecturer at LaTrobe University. He teaches into the diploma courses with a focus on foundational academic literacies and critical literacies, and also acts as a course coordinator on various diploma courses. He previously worked at the School of Education at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. His research interests include diversity in educational settings, humanising online pedagogy, and representation and identity in teaching and learning. He is currently researching the use of generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in enabling education contexts.