On February 14, 2025, Dr. Sarah C. Kucker from the Department of Psychology at SMU led an engaging discussion at the Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) Seminar Series. Her talk, titled “Developing Language in a Digital World: The Effect of Digital Media on Young Children’s Vocabulary Development”, captured an audience of educators, researchers, and students eager to understand how digital media influences language learning in early childhood.
On December 6, 2024, Dr. Jiun-Yu Wu from the Department of Teaching and Learning at SMU captivated the audience at the Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) Seminar Series with his talk titled “Unlocking the Classroom Code: An AI-Enhanced Multimodal Key to Engaging and Immersive Learning.” Educators, researchers, and students gathered to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and multimodal technologies can redefine the classroom experience, fostering inclusivity and engagement.
On November 8, 2024, Corey Clark, PhD, of the SMU Guildhall and Department of Computer Science, took the stage at the Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) Seminar Series with a presentation that invited participants to think beyond traditional AI uses. His talk, titled “Bridging the Gap in AI: From Language Models to Intelligent Collaborators,” attracted an audience of students, educators, and researchers. They gathered to explore how AI, specifically language models, can evolve into true collaborators rather than remaining tools of passive use.
On October 11, 2024, the Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) Seminar Series continued with an insightful presentation by Lin Lin Lipsmeyer, EdD, from the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Building on the momentum of the previous month’s seminar, Dr. Lipsmeyer’s talk was titled “Leveraging AI and Advanced Technologies to Enhance Creativity, Information Processing, and Personalized Learning.” This event brought together students, educators, and researchers eager to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, with a special focus on how these technologies can foster creativity and improve personalized learning experiences.
On September 13, 2024, the Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) Seminar Series kicked off with an engaging presentation by Dr. Eric Larson, Associate Professor at the Lyle School of Engineering. Known for exploring the latest in technology and education, the TEIL seminars began the academic year with a focus on the connection between classroom learning and aviation training. This first event of the year brought together educators, technologists, and innovators from the SMU community to discuss the growing role of technology in education.
On Friday, April 19th, 2024, the TEIL Seminar Series wrapped up a successful year-long series with a talk presented by Candace Walkington, PhD. Her discussion delved into enhancing students’ mathematical reasoning with virtual and augmented reality technology.
On Friday, March 8th, 2024, the TEIL Seminar Series featured guest speaker Mark V Albert, PhD, who led a discussion detailing his work using deep learning and artificial intelligence to enhance medical outcomes.
On Friday, February 9th, 2024, the SMU campus welcomed Pete H Smith Jr, PhD in hosting a discussion regarding the cultural shortcomings of Large Language Model (LLM) technology, and how we might work to represent global values and traditions.
On Friday, November 10th, 2023, Co-Director of the Center for Engineering Innovation (CEI) at UT Dallas, Eric Kildebeck, M.D., Ph.D., visited the SMU Campus to hold a discussion about the work that is done at the CEI and its implications for the future.
Last week, TEIL faculty members participated in the Empowering Learners for the Age of AI (ELAI) 2023 Global Conference. ELAI discusses the research and practice of using AI in schools, universities, and corporations. Topics discussed in this conference included the potential of AI as a tool in learning, teaching, and developing, how AI can be used to progress education, and how to develop students’ AI literacy.