HUMAN-AI CODESIGN FOR FUTURE HUMAN LEARNING

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- About This Event -

As we train machines in learning, how should we approach training in human learning?

"Human-AI Co-Design for Future Human Embodied Learning," an innovative series featuring two sessions of Human-AI co-design pilot workshops paired with audio-visual interactive performances. Organised by Jiarong Yu and supported by Edinburgh Futures Institute, Edinburgh College of Art, Moray House School of Education and Sport, School of Informatics, this event promises an inclusive and diverse discussion on the future of human learning in the age of Human-AI Collaboration and the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

Time:
01 May 2024, 2PM-4PM
09 May 2024, 2PM-4PM

Venue:
Inspace Gallery
1 Crichton St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9AB

- Event Highlight -

Lifelong Learning

We all share one identity: Learner. This identity may accompany us throughout our lives. As we train machines in learning, how should we approach training in human learning? How should we prepare us for future Human-AI cooperation?

Cultural Reflections

Inspired by Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall," a 1979 protest against rigid educational systems and spoon-fed teaching, this event also revisits pivotal cultural moments such as the controversy surrounding Barbie's first spoken words, "Mathematics is tough!" in 1992. These reflections prompt a broader discussion on biases within STEM/STEAM and potential shifts in educational paradigms.

Evolving Learning

As traditional subject-divided education confronts the challenges of informational silos, the STEAM approach emerges. By integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, STEAM integrated learning fosters innovative solutions to meet the 21st century's demands.

Intersectionality and Diversity

Participants will collaborate with generative AI, discussing and exploring future learning possibilities. Aiming to explore the multifaceted dimensions of intersectionality, including abilities, diversity, wealth, language, gender, citizenship, and race, this event seeks energetic participants from diverse backgrounds, ready to engage in the discussions and experiences.

Interactive Performance
Synaptic Symphony Demo Showcase.

- Research Innovation -

Project Lead. Jiarong Yu

Jiarong Yu (6Liè), a creative director, interaction designer, sound producer, and a doctoral researcher at the University of Edinburgh. Her sensory interactive design works have been showcased at National Museum of Scotland, Now Gallery, Blue Centre, Inspace Gallery, Whitespace Gallery, etc.

Performance Cooperation Feat.

01 May - Hal Xu

Hal Xu, a doctoral researcher of Interactive audiovisual composition, synthesist, sound designer, cello player, visual designer.

09 May - Root Cai

Root Cai, a digital creator currently lives in Edinburgh, master of science in Advanced Design Informatics. Specializes in various forms of visualization, and has worked on audio-visual interactions, immersive experience, interactive installations, artificial intelligence,etc.

- Acknowledgments -

Special thanks to Amy Macpherson and EFI research panel for selecting this project.

Heartfelt appreciation goes to Beverley Hood, Laura Colucci-Gray, Lynne Craig, Miriam Walsh, Caterina Moruzzi, Roxanne Wong, Fiona Hunter, Henry Zhang, Yifei Xie, Lyndsay Hagon, Kacie Medvedik-Horn for their invaluable support.

Thanks to Root Cai, Hal Xu, HONYARARA and Huhu for all the wonderful co-creation.

- Spercial Requirement -

If you have any special requirements or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact J.Yu-49@sms.ed.ac.uk , Jiarong Yu.

JIARONG YU