Zeit: Montag, 8.6. um 18 Uhr

Ort: ZLB, Seminarraum 4

Discussants: Prof. Juliana Raffaghelli, Dr. Barbara Göbl and Dr. Elisabeth Anna Guenther, Digital Education and Learning Group, Centre for Teacher Education, University of Vienna  

Abstract: The narrative of educational technologies and digital learning has unfolded in the last 25 years, but it might come with unexpected surprises. Recently, AI has been considered a force reshaping education, but there are many concerns and discussions on how this effect takes place. Indeed, scholarly work is uncovering the criticalities around technological promises of increasing the quality education for all. In this context, our feeling of discomfort and uncertainty as actors into the educational system pave the way to imagine different educational futures. We tend to discuss: with or without technology? But maybe the debate can be recentred around the question: with which social and ethical understandings should we use and respond to this technology?

The following key questions will be addressed.

·         Will AI and data change education?

·         What is the connection between (critical) data literacy and the use of AI in teaching and learning?

·         What kind of ethical questions are key for using AI and data in education?

Short bio: Juliana Elisa Raffaghelli (PhD from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice) is Associate Professor of Educational Research at the University of Padua, and the Coordinator of the PhD Programme in Pedagogical, Educational and Training Sciences. Her research explores digital transformation, datafication, and education, with a focus on critical data literacy, open education, and AI ethics. She has led and participated in European and international projects on professional learning and digital innovation in education, publishing widely in relevant Journals in the field. Currently, she is Associate Editor of the Journal Information and Education Technologies (Springer) also acting as Guest Editor at the British Journal of Educational Technologies, Learning Media and Technology, and the Journal of Educational Technologies in Higher Education, among others. With experience across major academic institutions and research agencies, her work advances critical approaches to postdigital education. She is committed to open and socially responsible research.

The discussion will take place in English. Drinks and snacks will be served afterwards. 

Please register at ce-lab.zlb@univie.ac.at