2024 Yearbook Emerging Technologies in Learning
About this ebook
Organized into three sections, the book delves into:
- Generative AI in Higher Education—Unpacking the transformative potential and challenges of AI tools in teaching and learning.
- Remote, Virtual, and Hybrid Teaching in Higher Education—Exploring innovative teaching modalities that redefine classroom boundaries.
- Educational Research and Emerging Pedagogical Trends in Higher Education—Highlighting cutting-edge research that addresses the evolving demands of modern learners.
For educators, researchers, and EdTech professionals, this yearbook serves as an essential resource to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of technology-enhanced learning.
About the author
Prof. Dr. h.c.(mult.) Michael E. Auer was Vice-Rector and Professor of Electrical Engineering at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Villach, Austria, until the end of 2020. His scientific work is focused on technology-enhanced learning and remote working environments, especially in engineering. He is Author or Co-Author of more than 250 publications and Leading Member of numerous national and international organizations in the field of online technologies.
Michael Auer is Founding-President and CEO of the "International Association of Online Engineering" (IAOE) since 2006, a non-governmental organization that promotes the vision of new engineering working environments worldwide. He is Founder and Chair of the annual international EDUCON, ICL, and STE conferences and Chair or Member of the program committees of several international conferences and workshops.
After his academic career, Michael Auer has founded his own company, 'CTI Global', which focuses on the support and promotion of educators.
Dr. May is Professor of Technical Education and Engineering Education Research at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering at the University of Wuppertal. As part of his research activities, he explores the most effective methods of conveying technical and engineering concepts to enhance students' understanding, skills, and competencies. His work contributes to the establishment of an evidence-based foundation aimed at fostering continuous transformation and innovation in the fields of technical and engineering education. Dr. May serves as President of the International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE), a non-profit organization dedicated to the global advancement, dissemination, and practical application of online engineering technologies. He also holds the role of Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET). He has also organized several international conferences, and he is General Chair for the annual International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE).
