Upcoming event
The BERA Digital Education Special Interest Group (SIG) and the British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET) are supporting the upcoming International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (ICAIE), to be held in Suzhou, China during May 14-16, 2025. As part of their involvement, they will be hosting a dedicated workshop. This interactive workshop, led by BERA SIG convenors, brings together UK HEI representatives to explore the integration of Generative AI in teaching, learning, and assessment, addressing pedagogical innovation, academic integrity, student engagement, and institutional policies through discussions and live Q&A.
By supporting the ICAIE conference, BERA Digital Education SIG and BJET reinforce their commitment to advancing research and practice in AI-driven education while promoting meaningful dialogue among academics and practitioners worldwide.
British Educational Research Association Workshop: Advancing AI and Digital Education
Speech Title: Generative AI and Educational Advancement – UK Higher Education Perspectives
Abstract: Generative AI (GAI) is driving significant advancements in education, reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment in Higher Education (HE). These advancements offer global insights into how GAI tools can be effectively integrated into diverse teaching and learning (T&L) contexts and their impact on the efficacy of learning. Local perspectives about GAI in T&L provide valuable frameworks and innovations. Moreover, international perspectives promote collaboration, drive innovation, and enhance the overall effectiveness of GAI adoption in education. This interactive panel, convened by Special Interest Group (SIG) convenors from the British Educational Research Association (BERA), brings together representatives from UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to showcase how GAI is being integrated into academic practices. Each panel member will present insights from their institutional context, addressing key themes such as pedagogical innovation, academic integrity, student engagement, and faculty development. The discussion will critically examine institutional policies, ethical dilemmas, and the implications of GAI on curriculum design and assessment strategies. The session is designed to be highly interactive, incorporating audience engagement throughout. A live Q&A will be embedded within the discussion, encouraging participants to reflect on how educators can navigate the complexities of GAI adoption while maximizing its benefits.
Lecturer at University of Liverpool
Dr Nashwa Ismail has an MSc and a PhD in Digital Education from the University of Southampton, and she is a Fellow (FHEA) at Advance HE. Her current role is as a lecturer in the Centre for Professional Development (CEDS) at the University of...
Senior Lecturer at The Open University
Dr Koula Charitonos is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Educational Technology in the Open University. Her research is integrative and spans three areas: 1. Professional learning for complex professional knowledge work; 2. Pedagogies and...
Senior Lecturer in Transnational Education at Kings College London
Dr Felix is a Senior Lecturer in Transnational Education at Kings College London. His research and teaching focus on the educational use of digital technologies, especially teacher education and digital technologies in under-resourced contexts....
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Jennifer Crowdy is a Senior Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Developer and PhD student at the University of Winchester. She has worked in the education sector since 2011, having been employed in a range of roles with a technology and early...
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