Digital Education Research Seminar organised by the Centre for Research in Digital Education (CRDE)

A “Digital Education Research Seminar” was organised by the Centre for Research in Digital Education (CRDE) on Saturday 22nd June 2024 at BUiD. Prof. Christopher Hill opened the event with a discussion about issues pertaining to academic integrity when students use educational technology. Following his opening, Naureen Shehzad, a final year doctoral student, delivered a fascinating talk titled ‘Instructor Social Presence in Digital Education: Why and How?’. Thereafter, Lydia Halabi, a second year doctoral student, delivered an intriguing speech titled ‘The Practice of Technology Enhanced Learning’. Next, Wafaa Elsawah, a first year doctoral student, spoke about ‘Preparing students for an AI-driven world’.

After a short break, Antoine Azzam, another first year doctoral student, shared his real-world experience of ‘Integrating AI Chatbots in Physics Lessons’. Subsequently, Siham Abukhalaf, a BUiD alumna, shared her research about ‘Teaching and Learning with the Metaverse in the UAE’. Finally, Kingsley Asante, a BUiD alumnus, shared his personal experience of ‘Using Technology to Support Classroom Management in High Schools’. Prof. Hill and Dr. Tendai Charles closed the event with an historical account of the CRDE’s growth over the past 4 years, and a discussion of plans for increased research collaborations with doctoral level students.

Digital Education Research Seminar organised by the Centre for Research in Digital Education (CRDE)

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