AI for Higher Education: Research, Management, and Teaching Innovations

International Workshop on AI and Education

 İzmir Katip Çelebi University

11th July – 14th July 2025

Balçova Termal Hotel, İzmir, Türkiye

Introduction

The International Workshop on AI and Education, organized by the Institute of Social Sciences at İzmir Katip Çelebi University, invites anyone interested in AI-driven innovations in research, management, and teaching to a workshop led by respected scholars and experts from Türkiye’s AI community.

Why?

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become an integral component of the educational landscape, profoundly influencing research methodologies, teaching practices, and administrative operations within higher education. Recent studies reveal that AI adoption in higher education has surged, with 93% of institutional leaders anticipating greater utilization in the next two years (Ellucian, 2024). Furthermore, a global survey indicates that 86% of students are regularly incorporating AI into their studies, with 54% utilizing AI tools on a weekly basis (Digital Education Council, 2024a).​

This swift integration of AI technologies has democratized data analysis, enabling educators and researchers to employ sophisticated analytical methods without requiring extensive backgrounds in data science. In the realm of teaching, AI-driven tools are facilitating adaptive learning environments and personalized educational experiences, thereby allowing educators to emphasize creativity and critical thinking. Administratively, AI streamlines processes, enhancing decision-making through data-driven insights, and optimizing resource allocation, contributing to greater institutional efficiency.​

However, this rapid adoption is accompanied by notable challenges. Concerns regarding bias in AI models have escalated, with 49% of higher education professionals expressing apprehension in 2024, up from 36% the previous year. Similarly, data privacy and security concerns have risen from 50% to 59% in the same timeframe (Ellucian, 2024).​

In response to these developments, İzmir Katip Çelebi University is organizing the "International Workshop on AI and Education: AI for Higher Education: Research, Management, and Teaching Innovations." The primary aim of this workshop is to equip educators, researchers, and administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and ethically integrate AI tools into their professional practices. By providing a platform for hands-on experience, critical discussions on ethical considerations, and exploration of practical applications, the workshop seeks to empower participants to harness AI's transformative potential responsibly and innovatively.

Objectives

The workshop aims to:​

• Introduce higher education participants to key AI tools utilized in teaching, research, and educational management.​
• Equip educational leaders with AI tools to enhance decision-making processes.​
• Provide a platform for discussing the ethical use of AI in teaching and research.​
• Offer hands-on practice in using AI tools for teaching and research.​

Scope of the Workshop

The workshop will cover the following thematic topics:​

• Using AI for literature review and data analysis​
• AI applications in educational management​
• AI-based, student-centered teaching and learning strategies​
• Practical application sessions​

Target Audience

The workshop is designed for academics in Türkiye, the EU, and developing regions (particularly Africa and Southeast Asia) where technology adoption is getting more recognition. It will be especially beneficial for:​

• Educators: Teachers, academics, and lecturers at university and pre-university levels
• Researchers​
• Higher education administrators and policymakers​
• Graduate students​
• Educational technologists​

This workshop seeks to bridge the gap in AI adoption in education by providing targeted training and discussion platforms for these key stakeholders.

Workshop Program Flow

The workshop is intended to last for 3 days, excluding arrival and departure. The daily activities are outlined in Table 1:

Table 1: Tentative Itinerary

Day	Time	Event
Friday July 11, 2025	10:00-10:30	Registration
	10:30-11:00	Welcome Address (Protocol)
	11:00-11:40	Coffee Break
	11:40-12:30	Dr. Ümit SARP Higher Education with AI-Assisted Graph Theory: Network Analysis, Knowledge Representation, and Modelling of Educational Process.
	12:30-14:00	Lunch Break
	14:00-14:50	Prof. Dr. Ayşegül ALAYBEYOĞLU Global Development in the Field of AI: Situation in Türkiye and the World.
	14:50-15:50	Coffee Break
	15:05-16:30	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet GÖÇEN AI in Educational Management: Opportunities, Threats, Ethics and Applications.
Saturday July 12, 2025	10:00-11:10	Dr. Mehmet Akın BULUT Exploring AI Tools for Online/Blended Learning and Integrating AI in Course Design.
	11:10-11:25	Coffee Break
	11:25-12:30	Dr. Adem YURDUNKULU AI-Powered Personalized Learning and Assessment: How AI Can Create Adaptive Learning Environments.
	12:30-14:00	Lunch Break
	14:00-15:15	Dr. Mohammed Muntaka ABDULRAHMAN AI Tools for Research
	15:15-15:30	Coffee Break
	15:30-16:30	Practical Session
Sunday July 13, 2025	10:00-11:10	Presentation of Practical Projects
	11:10-11:25	Coffee Break
	11:25-12:30	Closing Ceremony (Distribution of certificates)
	12:30-14:00	Galla Lunch
	14:00	Izmir Clock Tower and Kemeraltı Bazaar
Monday July 14,	10:00	Extended Tour (Ephesus Ancient City) and Departure

 

Protocol Speaker

• Prof. Dr. Saffet KÖSE (Rector of İzmir Kâtip Çelebi Üniversity)

Organization Team

• Prof. Dr. Yasin BULDUKLU (İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University)
• Dr. Abdurrahman AKBOLAT(İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet GÖÇEN (Afyon Kocatepe University)
• Ramazan GÖÇEN (Izmir Provincial Directorate of National Education)

Program Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Ayşegül ALAYBEYOĞLU (İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet GÖÇEN (Afyon Kocatepe University)
• Dr. Ümit SARP (İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University)
• Dr. Mehmet Akın BULUT (Ibn Haldun University)
• Dr. Adem YURDUNKULU  (Ibn Haldun University)
• Dr. Mohammed M. ABDULRAHMAN  (Ibn Haldun University)

Registration Fee

The registration fee for this workshop is $550 for each participant. We are pleased to invite professors, lecturers, academic administrative staff, and members of the general public to this workshop. For further information and registration, contact: 

Dr. Abdurrahman AKBOLAT

+90232 3293535 Ext 2101

abdurrahman.akbolat@ikcu.edu.tr 

 Mr. Nasir YAHAYA

+905370461069

Please click and complete the registration form here