Meital Conference international track: AI and Higher Education - a Global Perspective
Class Number 1 / Online Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Chair: Dr. Yishay Mor
Meital International Track - part 1
15:00-16:20
Ethical Regulation of AI and Education (AI&ED): Needs and Benefits
University of Bonn, Germany
Dr. Christian M. Stracke
From Vision to Practice: Integrating AI into Higher Education Teaching and Learning at the University of Florida
University of Florida
Dr. Maya Israel
AI and Higher Education – a Global Perspective
Kelly Shiohira
Meital International Track - part 2
16:30-17:30
What is coming next in AI and Education?
UC San Diego
Dr. Vince Kellen
Integrating Generative AI in Higher Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Implementation
Old Dominion University
Dr. Helen Crompton
About The Lectures
Ethical Regulation of AI and Education (AI&ED): Needs and Benefits
Dr. Christian M. Stracke
University of Bonn, Germany
Dr. Christian M. Stracke developed interdisciplinary expertise in research, education and management while leading international large-scale projects (budgets over 50 million euros and up to 200+ researchers). As globally recognized expert and innovator and appointed ICDE Chair in OER, he published over 200 scientific publications on his main research fields: Open Education, Artificial Intelligence, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Competence Building, Impact Assessment and Educational Policies (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9656-8298)
He consults many educational institutions, international ministries and global organisations including UNESCO, Council of Europe, European Commission and European Parliament. As a member of the AI&ED Expert Group appointed by the Council of Europe since 2023, he works on the upcoming international law for the use of AI in education as well as on the recommendation for AI literacy
Christian is coordinator for the cloud strategy at the German University of Bonn and establishing the research lab at the scientific University IT and Data Center Bonn. He co-founded the UNESCO Unitwin Network on Open Education (UNOE) and holds a PhD in Economics and Informatics and a Magister Artium (M.A.) in Educational Sciences as well as professorships at the East China Normal University in Shanghai and the Korean National Open University in Seoul
He serves as editor and board member of peer-reviewed indexed journals (e.g., Frontiers in AI) and as chair of international conferences (e.g., AIED). And he facilitated and developed global learning standards as elected Chair of ISO, IEC and CEN committees and provided more than 100 keynotes and invited talks worldwide
In addition, he is Founder and Director of eLC, the European Institute for Learning, Innovation and Cooperation
He shares his thoughts on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-m-stracke as well as on Mastodon: @chrmstracke@mastodon.online
His personal website: http://www.opening-up.education
From Vision to Practice: Integrating AI into Higher Education Teaching and Learning at the University of Florida
This session will explore how the University of Florida (UF) integrates artificial intelligence into teaching and learning across disciplines with a focus on how the university has taken deliberate steps to empower faculty with the knowledge and tools necessary to embed AI concepts into curriculum and instruction. Key professional development initiatives will be shared along with how these efforts support faculty across a wide range of academic fields. Lastly, this talk will spotlight the UF College of Education’s leadership in advancing AI literacy, with practical examples of how we embed AI into teacher preparation, instructional design, and educational research
Dr. Maya Israel
University of Florida
Dr. Maya Israel is a Professor of Educational Technology and Computer Science Education at the University of Florida. She is the Director of the CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education (https://cseveryonecenter.org/) and leads Florida’s K-12 AI Education Taskforce (https://fl-aitaskforce.org/). Her research and outreach efforts focus on approaches to support K-12 students’ meaningful engagement in K-12 computer science (CS) and artificial intelligence (AI) education. She is currently PI or co-PI on several grants including through Griffin Catalyst, the National Science Foundation, and Google.org including projects that bring together researchers and educational leaders to increase capacity in CS and AI education for all learners
What is coming next in AI and Education
If you consider emerging trends in artificial intelligence regarding no-code AI application development and our understanding of how using AI affects our brains you come up with startling conclusions. Dr. Vince Kellen shares his insights on what educators need to do to take advantage of these trends and prevent potential AI induced cognitive tragedies ahead
Dr. Vince Kellen
UC San Diego
Integrating Generative AI in Higher Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Implementation
This session investigates the dual nature of generative AI within education, focusing on both its constraints and capabilities. The presentation begins by addresses key challenges, including concerns related to academic integrity, algorithmic bias, and pedagogical appropriateness. The discussion subsequently shifts to the pedagogical affordances of generative AI, illustrating its role in enhancing learner engagement, promoting differentiated instruction, and supporting the development of higher-order thinking skills
Dr. Helen Crompton
Old Dominion University
Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal, and Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Dr. Crompton is on Stanford's esteemed list of the Top 2% of Scientists in the World in artificial intelligence. She has published over 200 papers and her work in technology integration has garnered her numerous accolades, including the SCHEV award for the Outstanding Professor of Virginia. Dr. Crompton's expertise extends beyond academia to practice, as she frequently serves as a consultant for various governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank, leveraging her knowledge and experience to drive meaningful change in the field of educational technology. Dr. Crompton’s CV and further information can be found here http://ww2.odu.edu/~crompton/