The "Beyond Boundaries" T&L Lecture Series, organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, is guided by its core philosophy: "Longitudinal historical perspective, Interdisciplinary integration, Dedicated educational craftsmanship, and Future-oriented vision." Through intellectual collisions across disciplines, the series aims to broaden perspectives and inspire profound thinking.

Event Details:

Date & Time: 12:00 - 13:00, 11 May 2026 (Mon)
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Canhao XU (Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science, BNBU)
Venue: T2-202
Language: English

Abstract:

We will talk a novel, award-winning, AI-assisted pedagogical model. The creative model won three national prizes during 2024-2026, including 9^th and 11^th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Contest, also 7^th National Blended Teaching & Learning Innovation Contest. AI is fundamentally transforming education. For educators, AI serves as a powerful assistant that automates administrative tasks and streamlines course planning, freeing up valuable time for personalized instruction and direct student mentorship. For students, generative AI acts as a collaborative thought partner that provides adaptive tutoring, real-time feedback, and customized support across diverse learning needs and accessibility requirements. However, the successful integration of these tools requires navigating critical challenges, including the risk of cognitive dependency. We will discuss how BNBU teachers and students can ethically harness human-AI collaboration to foster critical thinking, create inclusive environments, and promote deep, sustainable learning through the pedagogical model.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Thomas Canhao XU serves the Department of Statistics and Data Science at BNBU. With nearly 20 years of combined academic and high-tech industry experience, he is a “Practitioner-Academic” who bridges theoretical computer science with real-world industrial applications. An award-winning educator, Dr. XU won a historic Second Prize in the 7^th National Blended Teaching Innovation Contest, and a Third Prize in the 11^th XJTLU National Teaching Contest. He pioneered a MOOC ecosystem with over 230,000 views. Dr. XU is also a prolific scholar, holding over 60 peer-reviewed papers and 20 patents.

Please note that light lunch will be provided only for registered participants.

Registration: Click Here (DDL: 10 May)