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Biography
Charles B. Hodges
Prof. Charles B. Hodges
Georgia Southern University, USA
Title:  In a world with Generative Artificial Intelligence, how do we know students have learned?
Abstract:
The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) poses a fundamental challenge to education: how can we confidently assess whether students have truly learned when GenAI moves toward the ability of producing perfect outputs? This talk delves into the potential pitfalls of "deepfake learning" in the GenAI era, where traditional assessments struggle to distinguish between the learner’s use of GenAI and genuine learning. It then explores a shift in paradigms, proposing alternative assessment practices that prioritize the underlying cognitive processes of learning over mere output. From performance-based tasks and continuous feedback to collaborative assessments and metacognitive awareness, the talk showcases innovative methods for ensuring meaningful learning in a world with GenAI. Importantly, it also reframes GenAI as a potential tool for enhanced learning, offering personalized feedback, adaptive content, and engaging learning environments. Ultimately, the talk advocates for a balanced approach that leverages GenAI's strengths while employing robust assessment strategies that promote critical thinking and authentic learning. This discussion invites educators, technologists, and policymakers to collaborate in navigating the changing landscape of learning in the GenAI age. Be warned, there may be more questions presented in this talk than answers.
Biography:
Charles B. Hodges, Ph.D. is a Professor of Instructional Technology at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (USA).  His research is focused on online teaching and learning and teaching and learning in technology-rich learning environments.  He was the Editor-in-Chief of the AECT and Springer journal TechTrends for nearly 10 years (2014-2024), and he has edited/co-edited two books: Self-efficacy in Instructional Technology Contexts (Springer, 2018) and Emerging Research, Practice, and Policy on Computational Thinking (Springer, 2017). His research has been funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. 

Charles earned a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from Fairmont State University, a M.S. in Mathematics from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. from the Virginia Tech School of Education.  He has served on the faculties of Concord University, Virginia Tech, and Georgia Southern University.