The Future of Higher Education in the Era of Generative AI
Monday April 29, 2024 08:30 - 14:00 Qatar University - College of Education (I10), Auditorium (C306)
Welcome to the inaugural Forum hosted by the Office for Digital Learning and Online Education at Qatar University. We are excited to explore "The Future of Higher Education in the Era of Generative AI" on April 29, 2024. This event will gather global experts to discuss how generative AI is transforming higher education. Join us at the College of Education Auditorium for a day of engaging discussions and insights into the future of digital learning. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of a pivotal conversation at the forefront of educational innovation.
Forum Agenda
Time | Topic |
08:30 - 09:00 | Registration Coffee and networking |
09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome and program overview Dr Nabeel Albashiry, Senior PD specialist |
09:10 – 09:20 (10 minutes) | Qatar University VP Academic's Speech Professor Ibrahim Alkaabi, QU VP (Academic) |
09:25 – 10:25 (60 minutes) | Keynote Speech: Using Generative AI to Strengthen and Speed Learning Professor Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering at Oakland University and Coursera’s inaugural Innovation Instructor |
10:25 – 11:15 (50 minutes) | Online Keynote Speech: Teaching and learning with generative AI Professor Fengchun Miao, Chief of the Unit for Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education at Education Sector, UNESCO |
11:15 – 11:40 (25 minutes) | Coffee break, Networking, and Dhuhr Prayer |
11:45 – 12:30 (45 minutes) | Integrating Online Learning into the Higher Education Curriculum Dr Samar Farah, Senior Skills Transformation Consultant, Coursera |
12:35 – 01:20 (45 minutes) | Panel Session: Reimagining Higher Education: Navigating the Generative AI Era Professor Barbara Oakley, Dr Lotfi Belkhir, and Dr Marni Baker Stein Moderator: Dr Wissam Tawileh |
01:20 – 02:00 | Lunch and Networking |
For any inquiries about the forum, please email us at dloe@qu.edu.qa.