Welcome to the Education with GenAI Showcase!
Please note that the indicated time is China Standard time (CST).
Please join us in Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/94009883735
Refer to individual sessions below for session-specific zoom link.
We are honored to introduce Professor Mark Warschauer as a distinguished keynote speaker for our program.
Mark Warschauer is a Professor of Education and director of the Digital Learning Lab at UC Irvine with affiliated appointments in Informatics, Language Science, and Psychological Science. He is one of the most widely-cited scholars in the world on digital learning topics such as computer-assisted language learning, digital literacy, the digital divide, one-to-one laptop classrooms, and artificial intelligence in education. His team is currently focusing on generative AI in Education, the use of conversational agents to support children’s learning and on the teaching and learning of computer science for linguistically diverse students.
Please join us in Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/94009883735
Join session 1A: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/94009883735
This series of lightning talks delves into how AI is changing the way we approach creativity and design across various fields. From facilitating creativity process in the visual arts to enabling experimental product design, and enhancing self-awareness and socio-emotional learning through creative expression, our speakers will take you on a journey through the creative applications of GenAI.
Panel discussion moderated by Bogna Konior, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media Arts, NYU Shanghai
Lightning Talks:
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Visible Muses: AI for brainstorming and visual presentation in project-based learning |
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GenAI Enable Creative Design for New Product Launch |
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Promoting Self- and Social Awareness through AI-enabled Creative Expression Collage |
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Painting Apples and Oranges: Comparing traditional and AI generated approaches to idea and image refinement in the Visual Arts. |
Join session 1B: https://nyu.zoom.us/s/94914369215
This series of lightning talks showcases the evolving collaboration between instructors and GenAI, as well as the triad of instructors, students, and GenAI in creating level-appropriate tasks and learning experiences. It delves into how AI enhances teaching efficiency, facilitates the joint creation of student-focused educational experiences, and becomes an essential tool for learning.
Panel discussion moderated by Evgeniya Efremova, Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning, NYU Shanghai
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Integrating Generative AI within EAP Pedagogy: Strategies to Reduce the Cognitive Load |
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Go-Designing Learning Experiences with Students and GenAI |
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Socrates in the Machine: LLMs as Interlocutors |
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Enhancing Instructor Efficiency and Productivity - Advancing Language Learning |
Join Session 2A: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/94009883735
In this session, we'll explore how GenAI aids instructors in customizing learning paths for diverse students and providing timely, individual feedback. Covering subjects from physics to programming, our lightning talks will feature instructor-designed GenAI systems targeting specific student needs and challenges in rigorous courses. These tools are particularly useful in large classes, where the wide range of student academic backgrounds demands extensive instructor effort to offer personalized feedback.
Panel discussion moderated by Adrian Hodge, Head of Research and Instructional Technology Services, NYU Shanghai Library
Lightning Talks:
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Personalized Coding Education with Retrieval Augmented LLM |
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Boosting Feedback Productivity: AI-Driven Insights for Student Project Success |
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Generative AI as a Physics Tutor |
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Enhancing Homework Autograding with AI-powered Complexity Analysis |
Join session 2B: https://nyu.zoom.us/s/94914369215
This session offers insights into various methods by which LLMs can support the cognitively demanding process of language learning and writing. As students increasingly engage with AI-powered tools, they require clear guidance from instructors on effectively utilizing these tools to enhance their learning. For students in linguistically diverse environments, many such tasks are cognitively demanding, requiring robust language abilities, content knowledge, and critical thinking skills. The presentations within this session employ generative AI to make language learning and writing more accessible.
Panel Discussion moderated by Marcos L. Martínez, Coordinator for Academic Resources Center, Writing Program; Clinical Associate Professor, Writing Program
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Writing with GenAI: Unlearning & Relearning |
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Exploring GenAI for Graduate-level Academic Writing: Pedagogy, Reflection, and Research |
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Essay Meets AI: Innovating Writing with Artificially Generated Images and Reflection |
Join Student Panel: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/94009883735
How are students utilizing GenAI across different fields of study? What does it mean to them as learners?
Join us for this engaging student panel to discover how our students are navigating the evolving landscape of GenAI. In this session, students from various disciplines will discuss their firsthand experiences with GenAI in their academic journeys. They will share insights on the practical applications of AI in their studies and offer their perspectives on how GenAI can be integrated into course planning for student success.
Anna Greenspan, Associate Professor of Contemporary Global Media, Global Network Associate Professor, NYU Shanghai
Panelists:
- Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Hendy - Computer Science. Class of 2025
- Celia Forster - Interactive Media Arts, Social Science (Psychology). Class of 2024
- Dany Sigha - Computer Science. Class of 2024
- Yelena Ye - Humanities. Class of 2027.