‘Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education’ and Ramah Center for Research and Studies Hold Int’l Scientific Conference

AMMAN - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global),in cooperation with Ramah Center for Research and Studies, has convened a two-day international scientific conference entitled ‘Artificial Intelligence in Education: Prospects and Challenges’ at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAG-KF).

In his opening address, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of TAG.Global, Chair of the conference has stated that the democracy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) necessitates making it accessible to all learners. He, therefore, called on all teachers and instructors to embrace AI and acknowledge its ability in improving and enriching teaching and learning processes. 

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh also affirmed that instructors play a pivotal role in supporting students throughout their educational journey, stressing the need to constantly develop their skills to maintain such a role within the educational process.

He pointed out that AI should be considered as an additional tool of the teachers’ teaching toolkit, calling for the establishment of AI-driven schools across all educational levels, starting from kindergarten to doctorate levels, with a focus on integrating AI into education.

At the closing of his address, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his gratitude to the attendees including university presidents and scholars from various universities and academic institutions, as well as representatives from local and regional schools.

For his part, Ramah Center Director General and Vice-Chair of the conference, Dr. Khaled Al-Khatib, has expressed his deep gratitude to TAG-EDUQA, represented by its Chair, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, for its dedicated efforts in promoting culture of quality assurance in education in accordance with the international standards.

Dr. Al-Khatib, further, praised the scientific partnership between TAG- EDUQA and Ramah Center in disseminating culture of scientific research, management of scientific journals, as well as organizing conferences and seminars. 

He also expressed pride in launching ‘Ramah for Young Researchers Journal’ in partnership with the Arab Journal for Quality Education under the patronage of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, with the aim of enhancing the role of Arab scientific researchers. 

Meanwhile, Dr. Maria Tawalbeh, TAG-EDUQA executive director, indicated that organizing conferences comes as part of the ongoing efforts for enhancing the role of technology in education.

She added that the gathering aimed at developing effective educational systems by exploring the best local and international practices in this field, while maximizing the potential of AI in advancing education. 
Dr. Tawalbeh went on to say that, the conference represents a great opportunity to boost collaboration between scientific researchers and educational institutions, encouraging the adoption of innovative techniques and strategies that meet the needs of the Knowledge Age.

On the sidelines of the conference, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh inaugurated the Robotics Expo, which witnessed active participation from the International Intelligence Schools, whose students showcased their pioneering experience in integrating robots into the educational process.

Additionally, the booth of STEAM Research and Educational Center along with the Arab Robotics and AI Association have all participated in the Expo by displaying outstanding AI Robotic-based advanced educational products. This aimed at improving innovative thinking and practical skills among students of all grade levels.

Other exhibits included interactive prototypes of robot applications in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, displaying the potentials of technology in education, which impressed the audience.

It is worth mentioning that the conference served as a scientific platform that brought together elite experts, researchers and academics from all over the world with the aim of exploring the potentials of AI in improving the quality of education and discussing challenges that encounter its implementation. 

The conference crystallizes the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, as articulated in the 7th Discussion Paper, in which His Majesty asserted that building our human capacities through quality education and enhancing its outcomes is our gateway to the future.

The conference also discussed various topics that shed light on opportunities of using AI in education, underlining also the importance of achieving the objectives that contribute to the development of education through investing in AI.