UCI School of Education hosts national conference to address emerging opportunities for artificial intelligence in education
Co-sponsored by the Spencer Foundation, the one-day online event on July 13 features leading scholars and practitioners in the AI and education field
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Irvine, Calif., July 6, 2023 — The University of California, Irvine School of Education is hosting the first national conference on generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education and educational research on July 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PT). Co-sponsored by the Spencer Foundation, the Pens & Pixels: Generative AI in Education is a one-day online conference, featuring leading scholars and practitioners who will share and discuss perspectives on generative AI in education and educational research. The conference is free to attend.
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“A lot of the discussion so far in education has focused on whether these tools should be banned or avoided. This conference will take a more in-depth look at how AI can be thoughtfully used to benefit teaching and learning in both K-12 and higher education by amplifying these tools’ strengths and mitigating their weaknesses and biases,” said Mark Warschauer, UCI professor of education and informatics and director of the School of Education’s Digital Learning Lab (DLL).
“We are fortunate to have some of the world's leading scholars on AI in education sharing their most recent innovations and findings. I’m certain everyone will walk away with both insights and practical ideas for educational research or practice,” he added.
Warschauer, a National Academy of Education member who serves as one of the most widely-cited scholars in the world on digital learning topics, will deliver a keynote talk about the critical perspective of AI in education and its relationship to educational achievement and equity, based on the historical rise of digital learning tools.
Conference speakers will also comprise researchers and scientists from across the country whose expertise range from investigating emerging technologies as an influence on teaching and motivation, real-world learning through interactive digital applications, chatbot usage for positive adolescent socio-emotional development, among others.
Discussion topics will include equitable access and use of AI, ethical considerations of implementing AI-enhanced research, and the benefits of having users at the table of AI development, among others.
During the session on researching writing, DLL Associate Director Tamara Tate will present the lab’s recent study which found that ChatGPT’s automated essay feedback was comparable to that of human graders along a number of dimensions. This suggests that educators can supplement human feedback with AI-based suggestions to provide more robust student support, which can be especially valuable to struggling writers.
“It’s important to consider that AI doesn’t replace teachers but can complement their role,” said Warschauer. “This is an excellent example of how an effective teacher can provide more consistent support to students using AI.”
With the recent explosion of AI-powered tools available to learners, such as ChatGPT, the UCI School of Education has been at the forefront of these conversations on AI usage in education and educational research.
This year, the School of Education’s WRITE Center and the National Writing Project hosted thousands of educators and administrators for an online conversation to address the use of ChatGPT and the future of writing instruction. The event in January garnered more than 3,000 registrants from all over the world to hear about the surging use of AI writing tools and its impact on learning.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Pens & Pixels conference has already garnered significant interest from education administrators, educators and students across K-12 and higher education. It takes place on the heels of the White House’s announcement on May 23, 2023, to take action on advancing responsible AI research, development and deployment.
Learn more about the conference on the Pens & Pixels website or view the conference schedule.
“We are fortunate to have some of the world's leading scholars on AI in education sharing their most recent innovations and findings. I’m certain everyone will walk away with both insights and practical ideas for educational research or practice,” he added.
Warschauer, a National Academy of Education member who serves as one of the most widely-cited scholars in the world on digital learning topics, will deliver a keynote talk about the critical perspective of AI in education and its relationship to educational achievement and equity, based on the historical rise of digital learning tools.
Conference speakers will also comprise researchers and scientists from across the country whose expertise range from investigating emerging technologies as an influence on teaching and motivation, real-world learning through interactive digital applications, chatbot usage for positive adolescent socio-emotional development, among others.
Discussion topics will include equitable access and use of AI, ethical considerations of implementing AI-enhanced research, and the benefits of having users at the table of AI development, among others.
During the session on researching writing, DLL Associate Director Tamara Tate will present the lab’s recent study which found that ChatGPT’s automated essay feedback was comparable to that of human graders along a number of dimensions. This suggests that educators can supplement human feedback with AI-based suggestions to provide more robust student support, which can be especially valuable to struggling writers.
“It’s important to consider that AI doesn’t replace teachers but can complement their role,” said Warschauer. “This is an excellent example of how an effective teacher can provide more consistent support to students using AI.”
With the recent explosion of AI-powered tools available to learners, such as ChatGPT, the UCI School of Education has been at the forefront of these conversations on AI usage in education and educational research.
This year, the School of Education’s WRITE Center and the National Writing Project hosted thousands of educators and administrators for an online conversation to address the use of ChatGPT and the future of writing instruction. The event in January garnered more than 3,000 registrants from all over the world to hear about the surging use of AI writing tools and its impact on learning.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Pens & Pixels conference has already garnered significant interest from education administrators, educators and students across K-12 and higher education. It takes place on the heels of the White House’s announcement on May 23, 2023, to take action on advancing responsible AI research, development and deployment.
Learn more about the conference on the Pens & Pixels website or view the conference schedule.
About the University of California, Irvine School of Education
The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved high-quality education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The UCI School of Education’s programs, research and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars and leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranks the UCI School of Education No. 8 education and education research school globally and, nationally, No. 4 among public schools of education for a second year in a row and No. 11 graduate school of education. Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. For more information, please visit our website.
The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved high-quality education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The UCI School of Education’s programs, research and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars and leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranks the UCI School of Education No. 8 education and education research school globally and, nationally, No. 4 among public schools of education for a second year in a row and No. 11 graduate school of education. Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. For more information, please visit our website.
