TL2025 – Bahrain Polytechnic
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Introduction

Under the patronage of H.E. Dr Mohamed Juma, Minister, of Education, Bahrain Polytechnic is organizing the 2nd edition of the Teaching and Learning Conference on 19th June 2025 at Bahrain Hall, Bahrain Polytechnic Campus, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain

The Bahrain Polytechnic annual teaching and learning conference (TL2025) is an interdisciplinary forum, hosted by Bahrain Polytechnic, for the presentation of recent Teaching and Learning developments and applications. This year, the conference aims to explore the latest developments and innovations in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in education and is entitled:

Potential of AI to Replace Teachers’ Expertise: Ethics and Challenges

The AI landscape is changing very rapidly. The applications of AI can be witnessed in almost every aspect of human life. Education is no exception to this. However, as much as AI has the potential to serve as the best tool in learning and teaching for educators and students, it also has its challenges. This conference theme is centered to address the ethical considerations, practical strategies, and potential challenges associated with the integration of AI and AI tools into the classroom.

The focus of the conference is to facilitate coordinated developments and provide a platform for education-practitioners to meet and exchange their ideas and novel approaches to the challenges of a fast-moving world. The conference theme is centered on the application of AI in education taking into consideration societal and ethical impacts. There will be rigorous plenary talks by invited speakers as well as contributed talks. Workshops will be organized during the conference as practical sessions on the latest educational tools.

The objectives of the conference are to:

  • Facilitating a collaborative platform for the national scientific community to explore innovative applications of artificial intelligence in education.
  • Facilitating educators to navigate the sophisticated landscape of AI in education.
  • Providing educators with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively leverage AI to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
  • Pioneering national-level research focused on leveraging ethical AI tools and technologies in applied education for teaching and learning

Tracks

The topics covered, however not limited to, will include the followings:

  • Techniques to detect plagiarism and identifying AI-generated contents
  • Strategies to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills without over-reliance on AI tools
  • Addressing the ethical considerations of using AI in education, including data privacy and bias

Conference Schedule

Conference Schedule

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All timings show as Asia/Bahrain

Conference Schedule

Time Session Title
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Registration and Networking
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM OPENING CEREMONY
10:00 AM - 10:40 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1
(TBC)
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2
(TBC)
11:20 AM - 12:00 AM Coffee & Networking break
12:00 AM - 13:20 PM
Session B1
Face-to-Face
Session A1
Online
13:20 PM - 13:30 PM Coffee & Networking break
13:30 PM - 14:50 PM
Session B2
Face-to-Face
Session A2
Online
14:50 PM - 15:00 PM Coffee & Networking break
15:00 PM - 16:20 PM
Session B3
Face-to-Face
Session A3
Online
16:20 PM - 16:30 PM Coffee & Networking break
16:30 PM - 18:00 PM
Workshop: Unleashing AI Potential: A Hands-On Workshop for Businesses
Face-to-Face
Registration Required
Limited seats only
  • Workshop Highlights:
    1. Introduction to AI for Business – Understanding AI applications and competitive advantages.
    2. Deep Dive into Prompt Engineering – Crafting effective conversational AI prompts.
    3. AI in Visual Content Creation – Hands-on session for generating visuals using AI.
    4. Practical Applications and Case Studies – Real-world success stories with AI.
    5. Customizing AI Solutions for Business and Personal Needs – Steps for seamless AI integration.

All timings show as Asia/Bahrain

Module 4: Data Collections in Swift

4.1 Develop app with multiple screen layout

4.2 Understand app anatomy and life cycle

4.3 Manage data persistence

4.4 Develop animations

4.5 Manage online data and concurrency

4.6 Know how and when to use dynamic data

4.7 Use collection views and advanced compositional layouts

Keynote speakers

Dr. Fernando A. Senior



Fernando A. Senior. Ph.D.


Dr. Fernando Senior is a learning strategist and designer. His main ambition is to contribute to the development of expertise in individuals. For nearly forty years, he has collaborated with higher education institutions, industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in different regions of the world. He is the former president of the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance & Instruction, an organization that formulates professional standards for instructional designers, among others. He represents Quality Matters in the Latin American and the Caribbean region, an organization that promotes quality assurance in online & digital education. He holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois, a master's degree in Educational Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, and a bachelor´s in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez.
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Fernando A. Senior. Ph.D. Dr. Fernando Senior is a learning strategist and designer. His main ambition is to contribute to the development of expertise in individuals. For nearly forty years, he has collaborated with higher education institutions, industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in different regions of the world. He is the former president of the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance & Instruction, an organization that formulates professional standards for instructional designers, among others. He represents Quality Matters in the Latin American and the Caribbean region, an organization that promotes quality assurance in online & digital education. He holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois, a master's degree in Educational Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, and a bachelor´s in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez.