The NWU Centre for Digital Humanities cordially invite you to a webinar by Mr Othusitse Maunatlala.
Topic - Navigating the Threats of Artificial Intelligence: Understanding Risk and Building Resilience.
This webinar explores the common fears and risks surrounding Artificial Intelligence in higher education. It highlights concerns such as cheating, job displacement, privacy, and bias, using real examples to distinguish genuine risks from exaggerated claims. The session also addresses the human side of AI anxiety, fear of losing control, uncertainty about trustworthy information, and the rapid pace of technological change. By the end, attendees will be equipped with practical strategies to stay informed, use AI responsibly, and build confidence when engaging with AI tools in teaching, learning, and assessment.
Key Outcomes
- Understand why AI creates fear in higher education.
- Distinguish genuine AI risks from exaggerated claims.
- Recognise common AI threats in teaching and learning.
- Apply practical strategies to minimise these risks.
- Build resilience and confidence when using AI tools.
Othusitse Maunatlala Bio:
Othusitse Maunatlala is a Junior Lecturer at North-West University, specialising in Corporate Communication with a focus on Visual Communication. He received the Faculty Teaching Award in recognition of his innovative, student-centred teaching approach. His academic work centres on integrating artificial intelligence into higher education, with particular emphasis on ethical AI adoption, digital literacy, and preparing students for AI-enhanced learning. He is actively engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), where he explores teaching pedagogies that promote AI in education, advocates for responsible and equitable AI use, and supports inclusive education.
Poster
For more information kindly contact Glenda Kgosana.