Eran Gal, Ph.D.
Head of Graduate Program
Faculty of Instructional Technologies
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)
Holon, Israel
Dr. Eran Gal’s Talk (Joint Session with Dr. Gila Kurtz)
What the Future Holds for GenAI in Higher Education
Generative AI (GenAI) is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of higher education (HE). This presentation explores the trajectory of these powerful tools, moving beyond current applications to examine their transformative potential. We will discuss emerging opportunities in personalized learning pathways and accelerated research paradigms. Concurrently, we will address the critical challenges, including evolving definitions of learning and teaching, with the need for robust ethical frameworks. This session aims to foster a forward-looking dialogue on how HE institutions can strategically navigate and harness the future of GenAI.
Dr. Eran Gal will present this as a joint session with Dr. Gila Kurtz.
About Dr. Eran Gal
Dr. Eran Gal is a digital learning and learning innovation expert with over 25 years of experience applying cross-company technology-based learning solutions.
Dr. Gal heads the graduate program at the Instructional Technologies Faculty, HIT. The program offers students a unique certification track in AI for learning applications in addition to M.A. in Instructional Technologies.
Dr. Gal teaches learning design using AI and learning innovation. He also oversees the research initiatives of the program focusing on empirical research of organizational and technologically enhanced learning.
Since January 2023, Dr. Gal's research and studies have been focused on successful implementation of GenAI services in academic and organizational learning.