Over 160 educators gathered for the first AI Teaching & Learning Symposium at Seton Hall University, discussing AI’s impact on education and exploring practical applications to enhance learning outcomes, covering policies, ethical challenges, accessibility, and more.
On June 11, Seton Hall University’s Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center hosted its inaugural AI Teaching & Learning Symposium in collaboration with Edge. The event welcomed over 160 educators to discuss AI’s impact on education, covering policies, ethical challenges, accessibility, and practical applications to enhance learning outcomes.
The event featured a keynote presentation by Adobe on AI ethics and practical sessions including a student panel moderated by alumna Julia Boivin, exploring generative AI use in coursework. The panel highlighted technical, ethical challenges, and the integration of AI in developing digital and problem-solving skills.
Speakers included John Shannon, J.D., from Seton Hall, and experts from universities and colleges across the tri-state area and Tennessee State University. Notable sessions covered AI’s role in creative workflows, higher education, and student readiness through AI avatars. Exhibitors such as Amazon Web Services and Anthology demonstrated tools supporting educational innovation.
Seton Hall’s CIO, Paul Fisher, emphasized the importance of collaboration in AI’s educational integration. Seton Hall continues its commitment to addressing AI advancements through dialogue, research, and initiatives like the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and Curriculum.
