Past Conferences
Journal of Educational Research on Children, Parents & Teachers
Highlights of Previous Conferences Organized by the African Educational Research and Development Foundation
AERDF Annual Virtual Conference — 2–4 October 2024
Theme: Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Educational Research & Pedagogy
Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
Keynote Speakers:
- Professor Sikiru Adekola Babarinde — Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- Professor Bekithemba Dube — Director, Centre for Diversity in Higher Education, South Africa
Lead Paper Presenter: Dr. Olumide Ige — Associate Professor, University of Lagos
The virtual conference was hosted by the African Educational Research and Development Foundation. Academics and researchers were invited to submit abstracts or full papers related to the conference theme.
Sub-themes included:
- Conducting educational research using artificial intelligence
- Philosophical and ethical issues in AI and education
- AI-based instructional strategies in classrooms
- Data generation and analysis in the era of AI
Contact:
Prof Chinedu Okeke — Chairman (University of the Free State, South Africa)
Email: okekeco@ufs.ac.za
Dr. Christian Ugwuanyi — Secretary (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)
Email: christian.ugwuanyi@unn.edu.ng