Speakers
Description
In this 60-minute forum, Macquarie alumni will share how AI and emerging technologies are influencing their teaching, research, administration, and institutional practices. The panel will explore how practices have evolved over the past year, what is currently being implemented in their workplaces, and the broader impact these developments are having across educational and professional contexts.
Abstract section 2: Contribution/research questions
This forum explores how AI practices have changed over the past year and how institutions are responding to these developments. Guiding questions include:
What AI tools are currently being used?
How are practices evolving in teaching, research, and administration?
What opportunities and challenges are emerging?
How are institutions addressing ethics, integrity, and digital literacy?
Abstract section 1: Relevance
AI and emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping higher education and professional practice. Educators and institutions are adapting to new tools while addressing issues related to ethics, assessment, productivity, and student engagement. This forum offers practical insights and perspectives from Macquarie alumni working across diverse contexts, making it relevant for participants interested in current applications and future directions of AI in education.
Abstract section 3: Content/method
The session will feature short presentations from Macquarie alumni working in different educational and professional settings. Panelists will share examples of AI integration in teaching, research, administration, and communication. The forum will include moderated discussion and audience Q&A, focusing on practical applications, reflective insights, and emerging trends across institutions and workplaces.
Abstract section 4: Outcomes/results
Participants will gain practical insights into how AI and emerging technologies are currently being implemented across educational and professional contexts. The session will encourage reflection on opportunities, challenges, ethics, and institutional readiness. Attendees will leave with ideas and strategies that may inform their own teaching, research, administrative, or organizational practices.
| Title | Adapting to AI and Emerging Technologies |
|---|---|
| Teaching Context | College and university education |