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CASS hosts CASSanayan with UMY Profs as part of Research Week 2024

by Sittie Noffaisah B. Pasandalan, CASS | Mar 14 2024

The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) recently hosted a sharing session that served as the College's cornerstone event for the University’s Research Week celebration. The session, held on March 6, 2024, were attended by three visiting professors from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Indonesia: Endro Dwi Hatmanto, Fitria Rahmawati, and Maryam Sorohiti.

The session is titled, “CASSanayan: Sharing Session on Chat-GPT and Other Generative AI Tools,” aligning with the Research Week’s theme, “Synergizing Innovation and Interdisciplinarity: Pathways to a Sustainable Future.”

Faculty members from CASS’ seven departments delved into the implications of integrating AI into their pedagogy. It underscored the pivotal role of interdisciplinary approaches in harnessing technological advancements for educational and societal progress.

Prof. Hatmanto engaged the audience with his exploration of Chat-GPT’s practical applications, demonstrating how this innovative tool can be leveraged to enhance personalized learning and student engagement. He illustrated the vast landscape of AI and invited the audience to envision a classroom without boundaries. He drew a parallel between ChatGPT and a calculator, emphasizing its utility as a tool for students in performing arithmetic operations. 

Profs. Rahmawati and Sorohiti complemented this by discussing the use of various ICT tools in education, providing a roadmap for educators to navigate and utilize these resources effectively. In their insightful presentations, they demonstrated how technology could be seamlessly integrated into the academe. Prof. Rahmawati emphasized the importance of educating students on various AI tools, underscoring that this knowledge among educators serves as a deterrent against misuse, positioning these tools as learning aids rather than shortcuts.  

The visiting professors imparted their expertise and insights, illuminating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the realm of education. Furthermore, they elaborated on the initiatives pursued by their institution, UMY, in response to the evolving landscape of education influenced by AI. 

The session came to an end with an agreement that the forthcoming direction of the educational sector rests upon the harmonious interaction between human cognitive abilities and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. By persistently adopting and supporting such joint ventures, CASS reiterates its dedication to standing as a guiding light for pioneering advancements and a driving force for enduring progress within the realm of academia.

Photos by Janine Estrada and Jam Co of CASSayuran

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