‘Use AI critically, ethically,’ says research director in CatSU AI workshop
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (ED)Faculty and students of
Catanduanes State University (CatSU) were urged to critically and ethically
integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education and research during a
3-day workshop held from November 11-13, 2024, at E-Crown Hotel & Resort.
Research and Development Services
(RDS) Director Dr. Jose Z. Tria pinned on the importance of thoughtful AI use,
and its potential to transform teaching and research when applied responsibly.
“Our idea is our own prompt. We
must consider how we will use AI critically and ethically,” he said.
Director Tria also recommended
tools such as ORCID, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate to help participants
streamline research workflows and boost academic productivity.
The workshop, titled “Empowering
Innovations through Integrating AI and LLM Tools for Effective Teaching,
Learning, and Research,” introduced participants to Brisk Teaching, an
AI-powered platform for creating dynamic presentations and lesson plans.
College of Education faculty
member Emlyn M. Lanon demonstrated the tool, and the need to balance AI with
traditional teaching approaches to preserve the human element in education.
Director Lanon’s presentation
banked on the perspectives from education experts Kovalenko and Baranivska
(2024) on integrating technology without compromising pedagogical values.
Vice President for Research,
Extension, and Production Affairs (VP REPA) Dr. Rosana S. Abundo opened the
workshop by welcoming participants and stressing the significance of
strengthening faculty capabilities in teaching, learning, and research through
AI integration.
“This workshop empowers us to
adapt to innovations while ensuring that these tools enhance, rather than
replace, our expertise as educators and researchers,” the Vice President said.
