With a program that combines intensive training, the exchange of experiences, and hands-on exploration, the first edition of the Winter School titled“Higher Education and Technology: The Strategic Role of Artificial Intelligence in Learning”will take place.
This initiative aims to provide a space for co-creation and experimentation regarding the educational use of artificial intelligence—with the goal of fostering a critical understanding of its potential and challenges—as well as to promote the development of a community of practice committed to improving learning.
The activities will take place on Tuesday, August 5, and Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in a hybrid format.
Organized by the Center for Continuing Education in Higher Education (CAES) with the support of the People Project—an initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and exchange among members of the university—the Winter School is specifically designed for faculty members at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
A diverse and specialized program
The first day of the Winter School is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, with an activity that will take place in person at the Universidad ORT Uruguay Downtown Campus Universidad ORT Uruguay Cuareim 1451) and virtually via Zoom, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Following the official opening, there will be a lecture titled “Integrating Digital Technologies into Higher Education: Approaches and Challenges,” presented by Dr. Carlos Marcelo, professor of Teaching Methods and School Organization at the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Seville (Spain).
Following that, teaching experiences from the various schools will be presented, and Marcelo himself will discuss them during a final discussion session.
The second day will take place on Wednesday, August 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., both in person at the Pocitos Campus (2633 España Blvd.) and via Zoom.
The event will feature a lecture by Dr. Carina Lion, a professor of Education and Technology and Communication and Education in the Education Sciences program at the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), titled “Best Practices in Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Teaching.”
As on the previous day, participants will share their experiences, and there will be an opportunity for discussion and summary.
The keynote speeches will be delivered by international experts with extensive experience in education and technology.
Activities by School
In addition to the general sessions, the Winter School will include specific virtual sessions for the faculties:
- “AI Action” (for faculty members of the School of Design), to be held on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
- “From Sketch to Video: Workshop on AI-Assisted Visual Creation” (for faculty members of the School of Architecture), which will take place on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- “Assessment for Learning: Challenges in University Teaching in the Age of AI” (for faculty members of the School of Communication), to be held on Wednesday, August 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Although the activities are free of charge, teachers interested in participating in the first edition of the Winter School must register in advance by Monday, August 4, at 12:00 p.m.