www.learningsummit.eu 7 Panel discussions Friday 13th September, 10.10-11.00 The Path Towards a Just and Ethical Use of AI and XR in Education Panelists ● Dr. Eleni Mangina, Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin and Vice Principal (International) for the College of Science ● Dr. Jahna Otterbacher, Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences at the Open University of Cyprus ● Dr. Demetris Trihinas, Assistant Professor at the University of Nicosia Facilitator: Dr. Michalinos Zembylas, Professor of Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies at the Open University Cyprus The panel will explore AI and XR's ethical and social justice implications in education and society, providing diverse perspectives on how these technologies can perpetuate or reduce social inequalities. Experts will discuss the challenges and responsibilities associated with their deployment, emphasizing the role of stakeholders and focusing on issues of fairness, transparency, and equitable access. Key questions to be addressed: ● How can we ensure that AI and XR systems are designed and implemented with fairness and transparency? ● What are the risks of AI and XR technologies perpetuating existing social inequalities, and how can these be mitigated? ● How can AI and XR be used to promote social justice and equitable access to resources? ● What responsibilities do stakeholders (governments, developers, educators) have in ensuring ethical AI and XR practices? Friday 13th September, 14.00-15.30 Riding the wave - How academia and industry incorporate and foster the development of AI, XR, and digital skills Panelists ● Mr. Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist of the Republic of Cyprus ● Dr. Marios Avraamides, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Cyprus, Pillar Leader of Human Factors & Design at CYENS Nicosia ● Panayiotis Thrasyvoulou, Partner & Head of People Advisory Services at EY Cyprus ● Dr. Efi Nisiforou, Assistant Professor in Distance Education at the University of Nicosia Facilitator: Dr. Jahna Otterbacher, Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences at the Open University of Cyprus
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