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Ep 7 – AI-Readiness in Higher Education: Community is Key

April 3, 2024

38 Minute Listen

How can institutions of Higher Education become more prepared for the age of Artificial Intelligence? In this episode, guest host Shannon Gattens speak with guests Dr. Thomas Hidber and Dr. Alexandra Jansky from the University of Zurich, about their approach to creating a community where AI is embraced and the institutional expectations and goals needed to shift the trajectory of education in this new era of technology.

 

Our Guest Host and Contributers

Shannon

Director, Higher Education Digital Learning

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Thomas Hidber

Head of Educational Development,
University of Zurich

Alexandra J_bw

Alexandra Jansky

Team Lead, Digital Education Innovation,
University of Zurich

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