Kicking off Season 5: Emerging Technologies, our Host Rashan Senanayake speaks with Associate Director Natalie Oostergo from the University of Southern Queensland exploring the impact of Gen-AI on Australian education. Natalie discusses the significance of Gen-AI for our future and its potential to revolutionise teaching and learning. She emphasises the importance of maintaining academic integrity in the face of technological advancements. Offering practical strategies and resources, Natalie highlights ways schools and universities can integrate Gen-AI responsibly into education. She also explores the role of design thinking in fostering critical skills for navigating Gen-AI. For students, Natalie provides advice on using Gen-AI ethically by emphasising the importance of digital literacy alongside ethical awareness. Tune into this episode with Natalie Oostergo at the University of Southern Queensland. Join us for an insightful discussion on Gen-AI and its implications for education.

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About Speaker: Natalie Oostergo – Click Here to Connect
Natalie Oostergo (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director of Student Success Advising at the University of Southern Queensland where she leads the implementation of strategies to support the diverse learning needs of domestic and international students. Natalie is an innovative and strategic thinker with over twenty years of experience in tertiary and vocational education. Her career highlights include presenting at various conferences, receiving an Australian Award for University Teaching, becoming an IEAA Associate Fellow, and making lasting connections with students. Natalie lives and works on Jagera and Turrbal Country in Meanjin Brisbane.

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Resources:

• TEQSA Masterclass: Contract Cheating Detection and Deterrence: https://www.teqsa.gov.au/guides-resources/protecting-academic-integrity/teqsa-masterclass-contract-cheating-detection-and-deterrence
• Using AI to learn English: Practise English with Artificial Intelligence (AI) | SBS English
• GPT-4 Khan Academy In Depth Demo GPT-4 Khan Academy In Depth Demo - YouTube
• OpenAI Store Explore GPTs (openai.com)
• How to cite ChatGPT How to cite ChatGPT (apa.org)
• ‘Humanising the machines’ is not the answer (or a plan) for AI in higher education ‘Humanising the machines’ is not the answer (or a plan) for AI in higher education (substack.com)
• AI 2021 – Ten Visions for Our Future – The Book