The purpose of this talk is to encourage PhD students and researchers to explore the field of educational fiction to understand our uncertain future using AI - or other emerging technologies - in education. In this presentation, we argue that fiction is a powerful tool for imagining a variety of futures, refuting presumptions, and igniting important discussions regarding AI in the classroom.
Overview
- Date:Starts 14 March 2025, 10:00Ends 14 March 2025, 12:00
- Location:Scrum1, Main library, Johanneberg
- Language:English
Presenter
Marisa Ponti, Associate Professor in Informatics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Gothenburg (https://marisaponti.org/)
“The facts, alone, will not save us. Social change requires novel fictions that reimagine and rework all that is taken for granted about the current structure of society. Such narratives are not meant to convince others of what is, but to expand our own visions of what is possible.” (Benjamin, 2016, p. 1).
The seminar in brief
- Examine the potential of fiction: We will examine how fiction can unlock new possibilities, illuminate inequalities, and engage diverse stakeholders in imagining the future of AI in education.
- Methodological considerations: We will examine how research can inform the creation of educational fiction and how fiction itself can be used for research.
- Present two fictional scenarios: To ground the discussion in concrete examples, we will present two fictional scenarios of AI in education, highlighting potential benefits and challenges.
- Spark discussion: We will engage participants in a dialogue about the potential applications of educational fiction in their own research.
Pre-read:
Benjamin, R. (2016). Racial fictions, biological facts: Expanding the sociological imagination through speculative methods. Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience, 2(2), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.28968/cftt.v2i2.28798
Questions?
- Instructor, Language and Communication, Communication and Learning in Science