As part of the EduTech Webinar Series (Series 9) under the EduTech Symposium, a session titled “AI in Education: Co-Teacher, Study Buddy, or Disruptor?” was held on 26 February 2025 to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary teaching and learning environments.
The webinar featured Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Helmi Norman, Director for Professional and Leadership Development at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), as the panelist, and was moderated by Aminath Zifna, Lead Instructional Designer at the Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence (CETE).
The session provided participants with an opportunity to explore the dual roles of AI as an instructional assistant and learning partner, discuss challenges surrounding academic integrity and traditional assessments, and evaluate strategies for human-AI collaboration in education.
The webinar formed an integral part of the pre-event activities leading up to the EduTech Symposium 2025, further strengthening the event’s focus on digital transformation, futuristic learning tools, and advancing technology-enabled education in the Maldives. SDG Alignment: SDG 4 – Quality Education | SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
