Webinar: Education in the digital age–strategies for success

State Library of Queensland is excited to welcome Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz, Chair of Digital Economy at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), to deliver this engaging and insightful webinar exploring how the digital economy is reshaping education and what it means to teach and learn in an age shaped by algorithms, AI and information overload.

Through real-world examples from education and beyond, Professor Kowalkiewicz will unpack how digital technologies are transforming classrooms into dynamic learning environments. He'll reveal how the "botterfly effect" is already creating ripples through educational practices and share tools to help students evaluate information credibility and think critically.

Perfect for educators looking to recognise the algorithmic revolution happening right now and navigate the opportunities (and complexities) of teaching in our tech-driven present—not some speculative future.

This webinar offers a valuable professional learning experience, while also providing a springboard for themes to be further explored at State Library of Queensland’s 2025 Curriculum Connect Symposium: Building critical thinking skills in an age of misinformation and artificial intelligence (AI), Thursday 5 June.

*Please note: This event will not be recorded.

 

Introducing Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz

Marek Kowalkiewicz, Professor and Chair of Digital Economy at QUT’s Business School is recognised as one of the top 10 global thought leaders in AI by Thinkers360. With a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in Silicon Valley, SAP’s Machine Learning Lab in Singapore, and Microsoft Research Asia, Marek brings unparalleled expertise in artificial intelligence and the digital economy. An international bestselling author of The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions, which won the Australian Business Book Awards 2024 in the Technology category, Marek has delivered more than 100 keynotes worldwide, focusing on AI’s transformative potential and the challenges and opportunities it presents for organisations.