The next Open edX meetup will feature the topic of generative AI in online learning applications, as well as an Open edX instance of a United Nations Development Program, Cap-Net, which aids in maintaining sustainable water management in the Global South.
The first presenter of the meetup is Miguel Amigot, CTO of ibleducation.com, who will delve into the development and implementation of personalized AI mentors via LTI for the Open edX platform, as well as content generation for educational purposes and how these mentors in your Open edX instance will support and empower learners from low socio-economic backgrounds, enabling them to bridge gaps in their education and reach an equal footing with their peers. Join Miguel as he discusses utilizing personalized learning strategies and adaptive content to create a tailored and inclusive educational experience for every student, regardless of their background.
The second presenter will be the Founder of curricu.me and the organizer of the Open edX Educators Working Group. The Open edX Educators Working Group will be hosting an AI panel discussion on Monday, July 31. Three panelists will discuss “The AI Era of Open Online Courses: How to Create, Support, and Cheat with MOOCs”. John will introduce the panelists and some of the discussion points. All audience members of the meetup are welcome to continue the conversation on Monday, July 31, as well.
The third presenter is Damian Indij, Capacity Development Specialist at Cap-Net. Cap-Net was launched in 2002 as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) global network for capacity development in sustainable water management. Cap-Net develops knowledge products and delivers capacity development through an operational structure formed by its 23 affiliated networks, reaching over 1,000 members in 120 countries institutions, and by collaborating with over 40 international partners.
In 2014 Cap-Net launched its first virtual campus and started to gain knowledge and visibility for its active role in online water education. This first campus presented limitations for growth and quality of courses, and in 2020 Cap-Net revamped its campus, now based on the Open edX platform.
Since then, results have exponentially increased in terms of number of courses, partners, topic coverage, and language. Through its virtual campus, Cap-Net offers high quality training to thousands of participants from the Global South, who respond with commitment and high completion rates. Eight to ten months after each course, participants are invited to respond to a survey intended to measure how the acquired knowledge is being used, shared, and its impact on sustainability. Cap-Net continues to pave its path towards achieving ‘Water knowledge for All’, as a global hub for online water learning.
We look forward to your participation!