Open lecture: The Interplay of Learning, Analytics, & Artificial Intelligence
We welcome you to this open seminar where Professor Mutlu Cukurova will talk about Learning, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Mutlu Cukurova is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Learning at the University College London, UK. Photo: Private
This talk presents a multi-dimensional view of AI's role in learning and education, emphasizing the intricate interplay between AI, analytics, and the cognitive processes of learning. Professor Cukurova challenges the prevalent narrow conceptualization of AI as stochastic tools, highlighting the cognitive diversity inherent in AI algorithms, and posits that AI can serve as an instrument for understanding human learning. Early learning sciences and AI in Education research, which saw AI as an analogy for human intelligence, have diverged from this perspective, prompting a need to rekindle this connection.
The presentation delves into three conceptualizations of AI in education:
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the externalization of cognition
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the internalization of AI models to influence human thought processes
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the extension of human cognition via tightly integrated human-AI systems
Intelligent tutoring systems (ITSs) are examined as instances of the cognitivist approach, which adapts to individual learning needs. The talk also explores the potential dehumanization of learning through AI and the socio-psychological barriers to AI adoption in education. Professor Cukurova argues for a balanced view that recognizes AI's limitations and the need for AI systems that support human agency, facilitate the internationalization of learning processes, and enhance human cognition without replacing it.
The presentation concludes with an advocacy for a broader educational approach that includes educating about AI itself and innovating educational systems to remain relevant in an AI enabled world.
About Mutlu Cukurova
Mutlu Cukurova is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Learning at the University College London, UK.
He investigates the potential of analytics and artificial intelligence solutions to support human learning. He is particularly interested in supporting people's ability to learn and solve complex problems collaboratively.
His work aims to address the pressing social-educational challenge of preparing people for a future with AI agents. This will require a great deal more than the routine cognitive skills currently prized by many education systems. His research is interdisciplinary and encompasses research in the learning sciences, computer science, and Human-Computer Interaction.
Practical information
The event is open to everyone. No registration is required. The attendance is also possible on Zoom.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask Professor Crina Damşa.
The lecture is organised by the research group HEDWORK and the EARLI network project "Multimodality in Studying Collaborative Learning".
Published Mar. 14, 2024 1:45 PM
- Last modified Apr. 23, 2024 10:02 AM