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    First Digital Learning And Online Education Forum 2024

    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.