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Redefining Course Quality - AI as a Catalyst for Educational Excellence

Washington, DC (USA), July 2024 - This webinar, 26 July 2024, 13.00-14.00, US Eastern Summer Time, will investigate the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing online education's quality assurance and improvement processes. It will explore how AI, through sophisticated algorithms and data analytics, is redefining the paradigms of course evaluation and development.

Central to this discussion is integrating AI in the systematic assessment of online courses using tailored evaluation rubrics. These AI-driven rubrics streamline the evaluation process and provide nuanced insights into course components requiring enhancement. AI tools offer a comprehensive understanding of course effectiveness by analyzing various elements such as content relevance, engagement strategies, learning outcomes, and student feedback.

Furthermore, this presentation highlights how AI aids in identifying trends and gaps in course design, facilitating targeted course refreshes and full-scale redevelopments. This proactive approach ensures that courses are up to date and aligned with evolving educational standards and learner needs.

By harnessing AI for course evaluation, educators and institutions can elevate the quality of their offerings, leading to enriched learning experiences and educational excellence. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for implementing AI in course quality assurance, paving the way for a future in which technology and education synergistically enhance each other.

About the presenter - Joseph Evanick, Ed.D., is the Director of Institutional Instructional Design and an Assistant Professor of Medical Education at Geisinger College of Health Sciences. Dr. Evanick has held instructional design and educational technology roles since 2007, primarily in higher education. Dr. Evanick has an Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation from New York University (NYU).