AU hosts 6th annual Teaching and Learning Excellence Forum
KUWAIT: Officials pose for a photo at the sixth annual Teaching and Learning Excellence Forum.
KUWAIT: The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) at the Australian University (AU) held its sixth annual Teaching and Learning Excellence Forum, titled 'The Future of Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence', under the patronage of the Private Universities Council in Kuwait.
The forum was attended by various distinguished guests from universities, schools, training centers, international and local companies' leaders as well as representatives of ministry of education in Kuwait. This year's forum aimed to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in higher education, and its theme reflected AU's commitment to exploring emerging technologies and their implications on the educational landscape in alignment with Kuwait Vision 2035 and global sustainable development goals.
The insightful forum included a series of keynote speeches by distinguished members of academia and industry that tackled various aspects of artificial intelligence and its growing influence on the academic world. Speakers presented diverse perspectives, including how AI can redefine institutional priorities, unlock new possibilities in education, and offer innovative solutions to current challenges. Contributions also addressed AI's role in transforming the student learning experience and the responsibilities of educational institutions in adapting to technological change. The forum further included a panel discussion on the role of AI in shaping the future of higher education, along with a workshop on AI Applications.
Commenting on the role of AI in education, keynote speaker Khalid Al-Zanki, Founder and CEO of ETLAQ Consulting firm, said: 'AI has changed a lot of sectors, including the educational sector. This is why today at the forum we are discussing about how the educational sector can benefit from AI. We are exploring how we can use practical applications of AI in the education and how we can get students to familiarize themselves with the technology and use it in a positive way that can change their future for the better.'
Rola Ismail, Manager of the Teaching and Learning Center at AU, said: 'Education plays a pivotal role in the development of nations, but the question is will education be the education we knew and know currently. This forum aimed to discuss and contribute to shaping the future of higher education in the age of AI. Malcom X said: 'Education is the passport to the Future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.''
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