CLT Symposium Keynote: Generative AI Today—Latest Advancements and Ethical Considerations for GenAI in Education
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Discover the latest frontiers of generative AI with Torrey Trust, professor of learning technology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In this interactive session, participants will explore emerging AI capabilities such as Agents, Canvas Interactives, Deep Research, and Guided Learning Mode. Together, you’ll reflect on the ethical implications of these rapidly evolving tools and critically assess how they might enhance or challenge your teaching practice in today’s AI-driven learning environment.
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Torrey Trust
Torrey Trust, Ph.D. is a Professor of Learning Technology in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her work centers on empowering educators and students to critically explore emerging technologies and make thoughtful, informed choices about their role in teaching and learning. Dr. Trust has received the University of Massachusetts Amherst Distinguished Teaching Award (2023), the College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award (2020), and the ISTE Making IT Happen Award (2018), which "honors outstanding educators and leaders who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students." More recently, Dr. Trust has been a leading voice in exploring GenAI technologies in education and has been featured by several media outlets in articles and podcasts, including Educational Leadership, U.S. News & World Report, WIRED, Tech & Learning, The HILL, and EducationWeek.
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