Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational realm has ignited a debate on its possible advantages and limitations. The positives encompass tailored and streamlined learning paths and broader access to data. Conversely, there could be issues related to data privacy, ethical dilemmas, and the risk of AI perpetuating pre-existing biases. Given the complex issues surrounding AI in education, it is crucial to carefully weigh these benefits and challenges to make informed decisions, for instance, about incorporating ChatGPT into the education system.
The ATHENA European University Alliance, to celebrate the Erasmus Days 2023, organizes a round table discussion to reveal the impact of Artificial intelligence in Higher Education. Our panelists will discuss their experiences, challenges, and proposals to the universities’ governance on integrating AI into students’, teachers’, and administrators’ lives. The round table will occur on the 13th of October, 2023, at 10:00 CET on the Zoom platform.
 
The presentations and discussions will last 60 minutes. Our panelists will be: 
  1. Dr. Yannis Kotsanis, Head of the R&D Department at Doukas School (K-12), Greece
  2. Dr. Elena Mizrahi, Virtual Exchange Center, Technion and Western Galilee College, Israel
  3. Dr. Stella Giudice, Fontys Pulsed Academy, Netherlands
  4. Dr. Nava Shaked, Holon Institute of Technology, Israel
  5. Dr. Alexia Mary Tzortzaki, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
  6. Dr. Stefaan Haspeslagh, Liaison Officer AI KU Leuven – Vives, Belgium
Moderator: Dr. Konstantinos Petridis, HMU, Greece
Dr. Yannis Kotsanis, Head of the R&D Department at Doukas School (K-12), Greece

Head of the R&D Department at Doukas School (K-12)

kotsanis@doukas.gr

Yannis Kotsanis holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and Educational Technology from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He served as Head of the ICT Department at Doukas School, a K-12 educational institution, from 1987 to 2017. Currently, he is the Head of the Research and Innovation Department at Doukas School. His current research interests include innovative education, competence and digital frameworks, K-12 educational software, STEAM – Artificial Intelligence, and adult training. He has an extensive experience in educational technology, having worked as a Computer Science teacher, a trainer and instructor in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, etc. He has been a senior researcher and project manager in more than 70 national and European R&D projects and has participated in the development of over 60 educational software titles. He is also the (co-)author of over 70 publications in Greek and international conferences and journals and has served as a reviewer of national conference committees.

Dr. Elena Mizrahi, Virtual Exchange Center, Technion and Western Galilee College, Israel

Virtual Exchange Center, Technion and Western Galilee College, Israel

mizrahielena@gmail.com

Dr. Elena Mizrahi is a teacher trainer and a CELTA qualifies English instructor since 2005 (with multiple awards for Excellence in Teaching). She holds her PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Haifa. She has taught a wide range of undergraduate and MEd courses in several higher education institutions in Israel. Elena is a pedagogical consultant and a speaker at many national and international conferences. Her research interests include Second Language Acquisition and Innovative Pedagogies and Technology in Education.

As a founder of Virtual Exchange Training Center, she promotes Internationalisation, Virtual Exchanges, and EMI courses in higher education and represents Cambridge University Press and Assessment in Israel.

 

Dr. Stella Giudice, Fontys Pulsed Academy, Netherlands

School of Engineering (Master Digital technology Engineering)

Fontys Pulsed Academy

s.logiudice@fontys.nl

 

 

Dr. Nava Shaked, Holon Institute of Technology, Israel

Associate Professor

Holon Institute of Technology, Israel

shakedn@hit.ac.il

 

 

Dr. Alexia Mary Tzortzaki, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Lecturer in HR Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, UK

amtzortzaki@yahoo.gr

 

Alexia dreams of co-creating a School for Young Leaders – an experiential talent incubator of Active Global Citizens who care. She has founded the HEART-led™ Leadership model, a training framework for Generation Z leaders, which is currently being further developed, tested and recently presented at the 83rd Annual Academy of Management Meeting in Boston, US.

Prior to being with Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, UK, and for the past 15 years, Alexia was an Assistant Professor in Management and Leadership at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, in Crete and adjunct faculty member at the Hellenic Open University, Greece. She holds a Doctorate in Knowledge Management, is an Accredited Mediator and a Certified NLP Coach. Her teaching and research interests include digital age leadership and soft skills development. She also has substantial corporate experience (13+ years), having held managerial posts as Marketing and Communications Manager for a diverse range of companies both in the UK and in Greece, including Wickes Building Supplies and National Britannia. Her budget responsibility has been in excess of £500K.

Her most recent publication is: Tzortzaki, A.M., 2022. Developing compassionate self-leadership: a conceptual framework for leadership effectiveness in the digital age. Journal for Global Business Advancement, 15(3), pp.272-296. Her new book release (in press): LIVE YOUR TRUTH AND LEAD: Empowering Women to become Compassionate Leaders.

Alexia is always looking for like-minded visionaries and quantum activists, so please feel free to connect: amtzortzaki@yahoo.gr

 

Dr. Stefaan Haspeslagh, Liaison Officer AI KU Leuven - Vives, Belgiu

Dr Stefaan Haspeslagh
AI research and education
Liaison Officer AI KU Leuven – Vives

stefaan.haspeslagh@vives.be