Understanding and Implementing the UNESCO Guidelines on Generative AI for Education and Research
Online Workshop Series by RETRIDOL at the National Open University of Nigeria
📅 Key Details
- 🗓️ Dates: 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th October 2024
- ⏰ Duration: 4 hours per week
- 🎓 Format: 2 hours live session + 2 hours independent work
Background
The launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 ignited widespread interest and competition in generative AI tools, prompting varied responses to its use in educational contexts. UNESCO has developed a Guidance document which aims to facilitate the development of regulations, policies and human capacity for GenAI to empower educators and researchers, emphasising a human-centred approach rooted in ethics, inclusivity, equity, and diversity.
Workshop Schedule
Week 1
Workshop 1: Sensitisation Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research – (Chapters 1 & 2 of UNESCO Guidance)
Week 2
Workshop 2: Issues in Regulating the use of Generative AI in education and research – (Chapter 3 of UNESCO Guidance)
Week 3
Workshop 3: Towards a policy framework for using Generative AI in education and research – (Chapter 4 of UNESCO Guidance)
Week 4
Workshop 4: Practical Considerations in the Application of Generative AI in education and research. – (Chapters 5 & 6 of UNESCO Guidance)
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and implications of generative AI in education and research
- Identify both the benefits and potential challenges of using GenAI in educational settings
- Explore ethical concerns including privacy, copyright, and data security
- Gain practical insights into developing institutional policies on GenAI use in education
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced understanding of generative AI and its impact on education and research
- Development of institutional policy frameworks for generative AI use
- Improved capacity to integrate generative AI responsibly in educational practices
- Networking opportunities with leaders and decision-makers in higher education
👥 Target Participants
Higher education leaders, policymakers and academic staff of higher education institutions and organisations in Africa.
How to Participate
The workshops are free, but registration is mandatory. Please note that participants will be required to commit 4 hours per week to the training sessions, i.e. 2 hours for synchronous live sessions via Zoom and 2 hours for readings, quizzes, and other activities.
One of the ways classroom teachers can regulate the abuse of generative A I content is to be tactical with the use AI content in lesson preparations through avoidance of traces of AI content in their lesson content development. This will enable students to be their criticisms against inappropriate use of Ai generated contents