Department of English, Hosts Insightful Workshop in AI-Supported Inclusive Lesson Planning at UITS

In a fascinating session on February 14, 2024, with Dr. Maria Villalobos-Buehner, Professor of World Languages, ESL, and Bilingual Education from Rider University, USA, the Department of English, UITS explored the possibilities of collaborations between artificial intelligence and inclusive lesson planning.

The event was graced by the presence of the esteemed Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Abu Hassan Bhuyan, Honorable Vice Chancellor, UITS, Ms. Syeda Afsana Ferdousi, Associate Professor & Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Ms. Naima Afrin, Associate Professor and Head, Department of English along with other distinguished faculty members of the Department of English. The session aimed at unraveling the transformative potential of AI integration as a support tool for fostering inclusivity in lesson planning. Dr. Maria Villalobos-Buehner’s expertise illuminated the possibilities that lie at the intersection of technology and education, opening new landscapes for educators and learners alike.

The session attended by the students echoed the enthusiasm of minds eager to embrace the future of education. The transformative session is an evidence that the future of education is not just in textbooks and classrooms but in the dynamic integration of technology.

Department of English, UITS, with its pioneering spirit, has once again taken a step towards shaping a better future where inclusivity is not just a goal but a lived reality. The program was Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka, in collaboration with TESOL Bangladesh.