Charles B. Hodges (Georgia Southern University)

EVOLVING LABELS, CONSISTENT ROOTS: THE LASTING POWER OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Abstract
This presentation examines the evolving role of generative AI in education, highlighting its challenges and opportunities. It begins with an introduction to generative AI, followed by a discussion of its potential misuses and limitations, along with strategies to address these concerns in educational contexts. Attention then turns to the affordances of generative AI, showcasing applications that foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving across diverse learning environments. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how generative AI can be effectively integrated to create more engaging, inclusive, and personalized educational experiences.

Bio
Charles B. Hodges is a Professor of Instructional Technology at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia (USA). He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics from Fairmont State University and West Virginia University, respectively, and later completed his Ph.D. at Virginia Tech’s School of Education. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of TechTrends from 20214 until 2024. An active speaker at national and international conferences, Dr. Hodges focuses on online learning, instructional design, and emerging technologies in education. His recent work appears in EDUCAUSE Review, Educational Technology Research and Development, Computers in the Schools, and Technology, Knowledge and Learning. His research has been supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation.

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Helen Crompton (ODUGlobal & Old Dominion University)

AFFORDANCES and LIMITATIONS of GENERATIVE AI in EDUCATION

Abstract
This presentation examines the evolving role of generative AI in education, highlighting its challenges and opportunities. It begins with an introduction to generative AI, followed by a discussion of its potential misuses and limitations, along with strategies to address these concerns in educational contexts. Attention then turns to the affordances of generative AI, showcasing applications that foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving across diverse learning environments. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how generative AI can be effectively integrated to create more engaging, inclusive, and personalized educational experiences.

Bio
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. She has published over 200 papers on educational technology and is well recognized for her outstanding contributions, including a place on Stanford’s list of the Top 2% of Scientists in the World. Dr. Crompton’s expertise extends beyond academia to practice, as she frequently works with governments, and 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 globally.