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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) and Policy Studies Organization's (PSO) Journal of Online Research and Practice (JOLRAP) and The International Journal of Open Educational Resources (IJOER) will host a free two-day virtual conference, "AI and the Future of Education: Disruptive Teaching and Learning Models," on August 1-2, 2024.
Attendees can register here.
Experts from several organizations including Microsoft Education and MIT will share knowledge and contribute unique perspectives at the inaugural event, while exploring ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia. The conference provides an opportunity to focus on AI's disruptive, transformative, and evolving role in higher education. Presenters will share current findings, identify challenges, and seek solutions through rich discussions and networking, to help reimagine the future of education.
"Imagine a future where AI could enable universities to create a customized course for each student, designed to maximize learning experiences and the competencies they want to develop," said APUS President Nuno Fernandes. "We owe it to our current and future students to fully explore these possibilities. We must be ready for tomorrow by starting to embrace progress today. Now is the time to imagine education in new ways."
Topics slated include upcoming AI innovations for education, the ethical challenges of AI and increasing access to AI through curriculum design, teaching and learning, and open educational resources. The speakers include:
The conference is free of charge and scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST on Aug. 1, and then reconvenes at 9:30 a.m. EST on Aug. 2.
Unique to this event, an AI-generated virtual concierge named "Scholar Bot®" helps attendees navigate sessions and shares information such as the presenters' professional profiles and program agenda. "Scholar Bot®" was created by APUS Professor Dr. Ronald C. Johnson from the Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business.
APUS and PSO's Academic Journal, JOLRAP, is led by Dr. Kathleen J. Tate, Editor-In-Chief. JOLRAP focuses on aspects related to virtual instruction, logistics, technology integration, teaching, and leadership. Dr. Tate is a department chair and Professor of Teaching in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education at APUS. IJOER, is co-edited by Dr. Johnson and APUS Professor Dr. Linda C. Ashar, from the Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business. IJOER publishes articles about the use of Open Educational Resources.
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive 32-year history, and over 141,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning¹. APUS is in the top 11% for students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022)².
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
¹APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
²Ranking based on 20-year net present value (NPV) https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
CONTACT
Frank Tutalo
Associate Vice President, Public Relations, APUS
ftutalo@apus.edu
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