The Digital Age of Higher Education: Harnessing the Power of AI for Self-Directed Learning

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Session Description

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming self-directed learning in higher education.

Grounded in constructivist learning theory and inductive learning strategies, this session explores the role of AI tools in empowering learners to navigate academic challenges independently and effectively. Through in-depth analysis, we examine technologies like ChatGPT, Grammarly, Research Rabbit, Perplexity, NotebookLM, and Gamma, which enable learners to construct knowledge, streamline workflows, and achieve personalized learning outcomes.

The session also addresses critical challenges such as ethical considerations and data privacy, providing strategies for the responsible and effective integration of AI tools into academic environments. By offering actionable insights, this session/paper equips educators and policymakers with practical steps to foster the ethical use of AI while maximizing its transformative potential in higher education.

Presenter(s)

Alannah Roberson
California State University Fullerton
Upland, CA, USA

Alannah Roberson has worked in educational technology since 2014 and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Assistant at Rialto Unified School District in Rialto, California, where she has supported teachers and students for the past nine years. She is in the final stages of her M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology at CSU Fullerton and expects to graduate in Summer 2025. Her research interests focus on adult learning and the role of generative AI in education.

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