Universities or Institutes of Higher Learning face a lot of anxiety implementing AI initiatives. From setting up centres of excellence, to running Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)-related workshops or carrying out industry projects, many educators feel lost or confused, and at times, they are being over-extended into projects that cannot be properly implemented for the industries due to many factors, such as lack of expertise, industry intel, funding and resources.
On the other hand, aligning with the national agenda, policies and framework becomes a challenge as the pace of industry moves a lot faster - and worse, in various directions. Having a proper structure and team within an AI task force can be a nightmare if the right direction is not set right in the first place.
AIBIG in the past few weeks has involved in webinars with MyFinB Groups on Artificial Intelligence areas. These webinars share how A.I. can be used to optimise the learning performance together with actual case studies in Malaysia. The webinars were divided into four episodes:
1) Episode 1 : Realigning Higher Education with Artificial Intelligence
2) Episode 2 : innovative approaches for crafting Artificial Intelligence strategies
3) Episode 3 : Optimising Learning Performance using Artificial Intelligence
4) Episode 4 : Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Future Workforce.
MyFinB & UMK Webinar:
Episode 1 - Realigning Higher Education with A.I.
Case Studies included:
Pivoting Strategies for Malaysian Educators & Policy Makers in the New Normal to Elevate Economic Outcomes
Panels included:
1) Prof. Dato' Ts. Dr. Noor Azizi Ismail (Vice Chancellor, UMK)
2) M. Nazri (Founder/CEO, MyFinB Group)
Moderated by:
Prof. Dr. Roselina Ahmad Saufi (Dean, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business — UMK)
MyFinB & UMK Webinar:
Episode 2 - Innovative Approaches for Crafting A.I. Strategies
Case Studies included:
Decide on The Most Suitable Strategy for an Organization based on Its Strategic Objectives
Panels included:
1) Prof. Dr. Mohd Saberi Mohamad (Director, AIBIG — UMK)
2) M. Nazri (Founder/CEO, MyFinB Group)
Moderated by:
Prof. Dr. Roselina Ahmad Saufi (Dean, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business — UMK)
MyFinB & UMK Webinar:
Episode 3 - Optimising Learning Performance using A.I.
Case Studies included:
Analysing Student's Attributes & Academic Performance based on Trending & Forecasting Reports
Panels included:
1) Prof. Dr. Suria Baba (Director, Centre For Excellence & Academic Development — UMK)
2) M. Nazri (Founder/CEO, MyFinB Group)
Moderated by:
Prof. Dr. Mohd Saberi Mohamad (Director, AIBIG — UMK)
MyFinB & UMK Webinar:
Episode 4 - Implications of AI on Future Workforce
Case Studies included:
Prepare for The Future of A.I. by Looking at The Predicted Growth and How To Equip Adequally for This Trend
Panels included:
1) Prof. Ts. Dr. Arham Abdullah (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research & Innovation — UMK)
2) M. Nazri (Founder/CEO, MyFinB Group)
Moderated by:
Prof. Dr. Roselina Ahmad Saufi (Dean, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business — UMK)