The International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC) took place from 14th to 17th October 2025, in Heraklion, Greece. The facilitated discussion on
The influence of Artificial intelligence on relational dynamics in Virtual Exchange (VE)
focused on two key questions:
1. How is AI currently used in Virtual Exchange to enhance relational dynamics and support intercultural collaboration?
2. What areas of AI application could further strengthen collaboration, and what ethical considerations must be adressed?
The team leading the session consisted of instructors of two projects which experienced an increased use of AI among participating students to enhance task-based collaboration: Our project Intercultural Perspectives on Information literacy and Metaliteracy (IPILM) and the Global Case Study Challenge.
Participants of the discussion brainstormed AI driven solutions to promote more effective communication and cultural sensitivity and to support conflict resolution while considering ethical challenges, f.e. bias and over reliance on technology. The results should provide a foundation for future research and pratical implementation of AI tools to deepen collaboration in Virtual Exchange endeavors.
You can find the presentation slides here.
