RETRIDOL Hosts September ODL Discourse on AI and Indigenous Languages

The Regional Training & Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), a prominent branch of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), is set to host the September 2024 edition of its monthly Open and Distance Learning (ODL) discourse. This month’s event, scheduled for Monday, September 30, 2024, will explore the topic, “Exploring the Role of AI in Promoting Indigenous Languages in Teaching and Learning.”

This highly anticipated virtual lecture will feature renowned scholars in the field of digital education and language technology as the main discussants. Professor Antonio Martinez-Arboleda, Co-director of the Centre for Research in Digital Education at the University of Leeds, UK, and Dr. Tunde Adegbola, Executive Director of the African Languages Technology Initiative (Alt-i), will share their insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize the teaching and learning of indigenous languages.

The session is slated to commence at 11:00 AM West Africa Time (WAT), and will be accessible online via the provided link: https//bit.ly/SEPTEMBERDISCOURSE2024. 

This event is expected to draw significant interest from educators, language scholars, AI experts, and stakeholders in the field of digital education, particularly those focused on preserving and promoting indigenous languages. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the distinguished panellists on how AI-driven tools can enhance language education, foster cross-cultural communication, and preserve endangered languages in the digital age.

NOUN’s RETRIDOL continues to be at the forefront of critical discussions on the integration of technology into education, ensuring the accessibility and advancement of open and distance learning across Africa. The upcoming discourse is another step in RETRIDOL’s efforts to engage with global thought leaders in tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the education sector today.