MICFL2024

(NEW) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

23 April 2024

LOCATION:

THINKER SPACE, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR, WEST MALAYSIA

Workshop Title:

Workshop on AI Utilization for Teaching and Scholarly Research

MODE: FACE TO FACE

Registration is closed

Participants need to bring their own laptop/devices to participate in this workshop

This year, MICFL2024 is bringing you a special pre-conference workshop, a day before the main event started.

The pre-conference workshops consist of a two-and-a-half-hour session on 23 April 2024, a day before the conference. Join colleagues and experts to experience essential and timely topics in-depth.

Location: THINKER SPACE, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS’ ABSTRACTS

Foundation workshop on AI Utilization for Leveraging Teaching and Scholarly Research

Assoc Prof. Dr Wan Zuhainis Saad

Assoc Prof. Dr Radhiah Shukri

Dr Chong Chou Min

Date and Time: 23 April 2024 @ 1400HRS

Foundation workshop on AI Utilization for Leveraging Teaching and Scholarly Research

Abstract

In the evolving landscape of education and research, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a disruptor and an enabler, provoking a transformative era for pedagogical and scholarly practices. The rise of AI is introducing new possibilities and difficulties for teachers and academics. This workshop is tailored for novice and intermediate users, providing hands-on training on using AI tools and techniques for educational and research purposes. The workshop will investigate different ways to incorporate AI in academic activities, including searching and analyzing literature, as well as identifying and comparing gaps in research. Moreover, the workshop seeks to provide participants with the abilities needed to effectively present and illustrate data, improving the clarity and significance of research results. The workshop will mainly focus on exploring AI's role in customizing learning experiences. Participants will discover how to customize educational routes and evaluations to cater to the specific needs of learners, making progress towards creating adaptive learning settings. Additionally, the workshop will assist in the creation of visually enhanced educational materials that can be licensed, using AI to enhance resources. Acknowledging the varied aspects of AI, our workshop will also address the ethical considerations and potential constraints related to its application in academia. Critical conversations will explore the significance of moral considerations and thorough examination of AI tools, guaranteeing responsible use in education and research.

Created to encourage active learning, the workshop will include real-time showcases, hands-on activities, and group conversations, allowing for direct interaction with AI technology. This structure aims to promote both the sharing of ideas and collaborative learning among participants, not just provide information.

Assoc Prof. Dr Wan Zuhainis Saad

An associate professor in Microbiology at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She is the former Director of Academic Excellence Division, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia from 2018 to 2022.

She has been awarded:

Best Trend Setter Award in IUCEL 2017
Winner of the Reimagining and Redesigning Higher Education (Virtual Immersive Learning Experience Category) 2017
Winner of the National Academic Award (Anugerah Akademik Negara -Teaching Award – Pure Science Cluster) 2018
Higher Education E-Learning Maestro Award 2023

She has introduced innovative academic excellence initiatives including Experiential Learning and Competency Based Education Landscape (EXCEL), Service Learning Malaysia University for Society (SULAM) and many more. She is now a strong advocate of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Presently, she is the Adjunct Associate Professor in UCSI University and the Advisory Board Members for the UK-Malaysian University Consortium. Advisor for the Center of Academic Excellence and Development, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, and the Advisory Panel for Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Universiti Teknologi Petronas. She has also been appointed as the Expert Consultant in transforming the academic programmes in Cambodian Higher Education.

Associate Professor Dr. Radhiah Shukri

Associate Professor Dr. Radhiah Shukri is from the Faculty of Food Science and Technology at Universiti Putra Malaysia. With a focus on food processing, halal food, and food law, she employs various teaching techniques to enhance the student’s learning experience. She was a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor Fellowship Award in 2017, specifically in the category of Young Teaching Award. She actively contributes to various committees at UPM in developing innovative teaching strategies and assessing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). Furthermore, she shares knowledge of innovative educational practices with her peers and the wider academic community.

Dr Chong Chou Min

Dr Chong Chou Min teaches aquaculture students at Universiti Putra Malaysia on the topic of fish immunology. He has gained the ability to vary his teaching techniques in order to better cater to students who favor subjects with a practical focus. He is passionate about using artificial intelligence (AI) in educational methods to enhance the learning journey of his aquaculture students. In 2022, the Ministry of Education Malaysia and UNESCO named Dr Chong Chou Min as the leader of inclusive Open Educational Resources (iOER). He has been participating in developing the national iOER policy since 2019, which was officially introduced by the Ministry of Education Malaysia in 2022. He has been actively engaged in exploring AI and iintegrating it into academic practices, discussions on AI usage and consequences, and sharing his knowledge to enhance understanding of AI in academic environments.

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FOREIGN LANGUAGES (MICFL 2024)

Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Tel : +60397698666

Fax : +60397698666

E-mail: micfl@upm.edu.my