Bridging contexts with humans-in-the-loop: The Role of gen. AI in democratizing quality education

Dr. Shashi Kant Shankar   / shashikantshankar   Assistant Professor School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Gujarat, India Playlist of expert talks on GenAI in Education:    • Expert online talks on genAI in education   Abstract: In this talk, we explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in education through insights from three diverse projects across India. From training students in vastly different socioeconomic contexts to empowering engineering teachers and PhD students, the talk delves into how GAI tools can democratize quality education and enhance teaching and learning practices. We’ll uncover how contextual factors influence prompt creation, the shift towards higher-order thinking, and the practical support GAI provides in academic research. Join us to discover how these tools can bridge educational divides and foster a more equitable learning environment. Bio: Shashi Kant Shankar is an Assistant Professor at the School of Arts and Sciences (Mathematical and Physical Sciences division), Ahmedabad University, Gujarat, INDIA. His primary research focuses on artificial intelligence in interdisciplinary education, technology-enhanced learning & teaching, and (multimodal) learning analytics. Shankar works closely with educational science researchers, educational psychologists, computer scientists, teachers, and students to understand learning and teaching, and the context where they occur. Co-hosts: Dr. Richa Mishra, Nirma University, India / dr-richa-mishra-1b19b15 Dr. Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA, USA / realavi Video clipped from the October 21, 2024 online session of the Generative A.I. in Education Group. For discussions and updates on future sessions, join our private group on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups/14378164