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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Will AI Make Us Wiser or Not at All? Online
In collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning, this presentation is part of the Faculty of Education’s lecture series celebrating the University of Regina’s 50th Anniversary.
Abstract:
Generative AI is not just a tool—it is a mirror reflecting the strengths and weaknesses of educational research itself. From shaping methodologies to influencing data interpretation, AI challenges core research practices: Does it enhance scholarly inquiry or erode critical thinking? Does it expand access to knowledge or reinforce systemic biases? This session explores AI’s impact through an educational research lens, examining its role in theory-building, ethics, and methodological rigor. As AI-generated knowledge reshapes academic work, we must ask: Is it deepening our understanding of education, or merely changing how (and by whom) knowledge is produced?
Registration is required (see below). The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email.
- Date:
- Friday, April 4, 2025
- Time:
- 1:30pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Saskatchewan Time (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Soroush Sabbaghan is an Associate Professor at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence into education. His work focuses on exploring practical applications of AI in both K-12 and higher education settings including supporting personalized learning and effective curriculum development. Soroush has actively engaged in academic discourse through published research papers working closely with educational institutions and policymakers. He is the editor of the forthcoming book, Navigating Generative AI in Higher Education: Ethical, Theoretical and Practical Perspectives, which addresses emerging issues and opportunities in the use of generative AI within academic environments. Through his research and editorial work, Soroush is committed to advancing a meaningful and responsible approach to technology in education.