iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium

Accelerating Education through AI: Collaborative Innovation for the Future


Date: 17–18 March 2025

Location: NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus

Venue: Tsebonokeng Hall

 

Registrations are now closed. Thank you for your support. The TELIT-SA team will be in touch with all registered delegates.

Programme

Keynote Speakers:

Professor Helen Crompton

Prof Helen Crompton

Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal... (read more)

Professor Koen DePryck

Prof Koen DePryck

Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University... (read more)

Guest Speakers:

Mario Paiano

Mario Paiano

Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning
Netherlands... (read more)

Mark Mettler

Mark Mettler

Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning
Netherlands... (read more)

Koen Suilen

Koen Suilen

Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning
Netherlands... (read more)

Wian Erlank

Wian Erlank

Professor of Law at North-West University (NWU) and 
the Editor-in-Chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER/PELJ)... (read more)

The iTLT: Innovation in Teaching and Learning with Technology – Digital Futures Symposium is set to take place on 17 and 18 March 2025 at North-West University's Vanderbijlpark Campus. This inaugural event will focus on exploring and promoting the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), into teaching, learning, and assessment practices. The symposium offers educators, researchers, and practitioners an opportunity to gain practical insight on innovative tools and engage with pedagogical frameworks designed to enhance transformative learning experiences. Through showcasing best practices and the latest technological advancements, participants will be empowered to drive educational innovation and elevate student engagement. This first-of-its-kind event is tailored specifically for academics, fostering collaboration and conversations in the Tsebonokeng Hall, located on the scenic banks of the Vaal River. Join us as we demonstrate NWU's leadership in integrating technology into curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

 

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