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 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.
On Friday, October 13th, 2023, Eric G. Bring, MD, PhD, and Tony Cuevas, PhD, spoke about the research in the field of virtual reality learning and immersive learning at SMU. These two fields are the focus of some of the projects that members of the Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) cluster are working on.
The TEIL Cluster Speaker Series is aimed at igniting ideas and fostering discussion about the trends, issues and potential impact of Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning on education. The inaugural series focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Education.