ISLAMABAD: A three-day faculty training programme on “Empowering Educators: Integrating AI into Teaching Practices” has opened in Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).
The programme is being arranged in collaboration with the Directorate of Academic Planning and Course Production, AIOU and Commonwealth Educational Media Center for Asia.
It aims to educate teachers about artificial intelligence tools and technologies and how to use them effectively in teaching methods.
The inaugural session was presided over by Prof. Dr. Fazal ur Rehman, Dean Faculty of Education, while the Director, CEMCA, Dr. Basheer Ahmad attended online as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Basheer said that while there are negative uses of AI, it also has positive and useful benefits. In the process of teaching and learning, a lot of work can be completed in a short span of time if technology is used properly.
The use of AI and its role in the field of education has now become inevitable, he added.
Training Workshop to Enhance Teachers’ Ability
Dr. Fazal ur Rahman said that this training workshop on AI will bolster the abilities of teachers, and the teaching and learning process will be strengthened.
He thanked Vice Chancellor, AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, for paying special attention to teachers’ development. This training workshop will continue for 3 days, in which foreign and national experts will discuss different topics followed by a question-and-answer session.
