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School of Languages at XJTLU Conference 2024
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We find ourselves at a pivotal moment where the role of generative AI and other technological tools is reshaping the way we teach and learn languages. The question that lies before us is not whether these innovations will shape the future, but rather how we, as educators, will harness their potential to create meaningful and effective language instruction.
 
The title of our conference, No Fate: The Future is Not Set, underscores our belief that the future is not predetermined. We hope that our conference will serve both as a platform for collaboration and a catalyst for change as it is via the collective effort of educators, researchers, and innovators that the trajectory of language teaching and learning will be determined. By fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, we can shape the future of language education.
 

Sunday, June 2 • 13:00 - 13:30
University teachers and students’ perceptions on embracing GenAI and designing mechanism on safeguarding academic integrity in the scope of adjusting university course work assessments and classroom teaching pedagogy

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Given the accelerated rate of access and adaptation surrounding AI chatbots in academic institutions, the primary aim of this study was to critically analyse the student and lecturer perceptions regarding the use of AI applications in Hong Kong university settings to forecast specific challenges and potential opportunities in designing and implementing a fair and inclusive institutional policy. Through a critical review of emergent literature related to AI applications and chatbots and an in-depth analysis of empirical evidence captured from Hong Kong university insiders, the following core research objectives have been achieved:

• To evaluate the potential role and effects of AI-powered chatbots and resources on academic integrity in university settings.

• To model the potential benefits and consequences of an AI-enabled university education system.

• To compare the perceptions of lecturers and students regarding the impact and implications of AI chatbot applications in Hong Kong universities.

• To recommend guidelines and policies for university systems to navigate the complexity of AI resources and chatbot effects on student academic integrity.

1.1 Research Questions

By focusing on a novel field of study regarding high-profile chatbots like ChatGPT, Poe, and QuillBot, this study has evaluated the tension between technological empowerment and academic integrity at both the student and institutional levels. Accordingly, there are several questions that were answered over the course of this study:

1. What are the possible advantages of AI chatbots for students, potential limitations or consequences?

2. What are the institutional consequences when considering the effects of AI chatbots on the definition of academic integrity?

3. Is there leniency or openness to chatbot applications in university settings, or should a zero-tolerance policy be enforced?

4. How can university administrators navigate chatbot discussions and motivate students towards productive standards of academic integrity?
Speakers
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Sumie Chan

The University of Hong Kong
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Noble Lo

Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, College of Professional and Continuing Education
Noble Lo completed his postgraduate degrees at The University of Hong Kong and the University of Oxford. He also obtained the Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and the Harvard Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership. He received his Juris... Read More →

Sunday June 2, 2024 13:00 - 13:30 CST
IA 121
  EAP/ESP, Presentation

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