BC TEAL is proud to present our 2025 Annual Conference: Disruptive Educational Practices: Strategies for Transformation.
Educators shine in times of change to face unexpected challenges. This is when creativity flourishes by combining proven practices with fresh and innovative ideas. These times call for transformation which can be rooted in tradition or experience, or it can arise through unexplored approaches. The synthesis of old and new ideas drives meaningful progress. Join other insightful and creative educators as we flourish within the power of our community.
With the increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, examining its ethical use has become essential. AI-related concerns extend beyond issues like deepfakes and biased algorithms to include critical considerations for classrooms, such as equity, fairness, academic integrity, and data privacy. Despite the growing interest, studies exploring AI in education often lack actionable ethical guidelines for educators. This presentation aims to address this gap by critically examining the application of AI in education and providing ethical recommendations for instructors. The session will begin with an overview of the historical evolution and current role of AI in education. Next, it will showcase practical applications of AI, including a demonstration of an innovative AI Grader software developed by one of the presenters. Key ethical challenges, including equity and access, bias and fairness, and data privacy, will be analyzed in depth. Finally, the presentation will offer best practices for ethical AI implementation in classrooms and strategies to foster student awareness and engagement. This comprehensive approach seeks to empower educators to leverage AI effectively while upholding ethical standards.
Dr. Naghmeh Babaee has taught Liberal Arts courses such as Critical Thinking, Academic Writing, and Cultural Theory for over 20 years in Canada and abroad.
