Read here about our full webinar series on AI in the Classroom
In this sixth workshop, Dr. Rangaswamy will introduce a few of her research projects at the intersections of AI, HCI [Human Computer Interaction] and anthropology. Through these projects, this webinar will lay out the impact and outcomes of AI for pedagogic practices, learning and research tools and classroom discussions. Why do the social sciences, anthropology in particular, bring a critical and discerning perspective to comprehend AI and AI technologies in the everyday? Contexts, situational underpinnings and frames of reference surrounding technologies are often ignored- in the age of AI, this ignorance acquires deeper and protracted effects in failing to consider the human at the centre of any intelligent technological intervention.. This session will offer several discussion points to comprehend the gains of an anthropological perspective in unpacking the operationalisation of AI in educational environments
DAY: Thursday, June 20th, 2023
TIME: 12PM EST/7PM CET
Presenter:
Nimmi Rangaswamy
Dr. Nimmi Rangaswamy is a Professor at the Kohli Centre on Intelligent Systems, Indian Institute of Information Technology, IIIT, Hyderabad. She brings an anthropological lens to understanding the impacts of AI research and praxis and contributes to a ‘one of a kind’ teaching program called Computational Humanities. Formerly, she was senior research scientist and lead the Human Interactions research area at the Xerox Research Center India Previously, her job at Microsoft Research was a combination of theoretical analysis and ethnographic field research to understand technology use in developing countries.
This series will explore our understanding of AI literacy and the impacts of AI on media education by discussing the benefits and challenges brought on by AI’s growing presence in the classroom.
What are the impacts of AI in education and media literacy? Should we use AI in the classroom? What does it mean to be AI-literate?
This new AI webinar series from the Media Education Lab explores the potential range of affordances and challenges associated with AI and its implementation as a tool for media education. In particular, the webinars will discuss the use of AI to enhance or hinder the educational experience, the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and the implications of AI-driven technologies such as search engines, chats, images, and videos. The discussion will delve into the ethical implications of AI in media education, including issues of privacy, data security, and copyrights. As part of each session, the webinar series will provide practical advice for educators on how we can best utilize AI in the classroom.
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Jocelyn Young, Webinar Series Manager | jocelyn@mediaeducationlab.com
Devina Sarwatay, Webinar Series Manager | devina@mediaeducationlab.comx