Prof. Rustam Shadiev
College of Education, Zhejiang University, China
Title: AI and Global Citizenship: Advancing Learning with Next-Generation Technologies
Abstract:
This keynote speech delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, with a specific focus on fostering global citizenship. By drawing on findings from our empirical studies, it highlights how AI-driven tools can significantly enhance learning outcomes and promote intercultural competence.
Global citizenship is increasingly vital in today’s interconnected world. To address this, we created authentic learning environments where students from China and other countries engaged in meaningful communication. These interactions involved exchanging culture-related information and insights on global citizenship, enriching their understanding of diverse perspectives.
AI technologies played a central role in these learning environments. They were employed to deepen students’ comprehension of learning content, provide timely and credible responses to their questions, and offer consistent support throughout the learning process. These tools also facilitated improvements in critical areas, such as cross-cultural understanding, communication competence, and the ability to interact effectively with peers from different cultural backgrounds, even when speaking their native languages.
This speech underscores the potential of AI to reshape educational practices and provides actionable insights for educators and researchers seeking to integrate AI technologies into global citizenship education.
Biography:
Dr. Rustam Shadiev is currently a tenured professor at the College of Education, Zhejiang University (China), specializing in advanced learning technologies for language learning and cross-cultural education. He earned his Ph.D. in Network Learning Technology from Taiwan Central University (China) in 2012. Dr. Shadiev is a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). In 2019, he was honored with the title of Distinguished Professor of Jiangsu Province (China). Additionally, he has been recognized as one of the most cited Chinese researchers in the field of education by Elsevier, Scopus, and Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years, from 2020 to 2023. Professor Shadiev was also listed among Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientists in the field of education and educational research in 2023 and 2024. Dr. Shadiev serves on the Editorial Board of several prestigious journals, including the Journal of Educational Technology & Society, the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, and Smart Learning Environments. He also guest edits special issues for various esteemed journals, such as the Journal of Educational Technology & Society, Sustainability, and Frontiers in Psychology.