Understanding the potential uses for AI as an assistive technology

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33690207/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Goodall, a leading expert on the social applications of assistive technologies. Fiona helps us understanding how emerging technologies, particularly AI, can benefit neurodivergent learners and support social-emotional development. We’ll explore a compelling use case where AI […]

How do we balance innovation and ethics?

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33523647/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this week we speak with Dr. Federica Fornaciari, who is a Professor, a researcher, a children’s book author, and the Academic Program Director for the MA in Strategic Communications at National University. She received a doctorate in Communication with a concentration in Electronic […]

Asking what students need and when with Professor Anna Mills

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33523452/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Professor Anna Mills discusses the evolving landscape of AI literacy in education, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to integrating AI into writing and learning processes. She reflects on the challenges of defining boundaries for AI use in academic settings, the importance of […]

AI Detection is a waste of your time, so now what?

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33388872/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Michelle Kassorla, an associate professor of English at Georgia State University, about using generative AI in higher education. They discuss the importance of teaching AI literacy, the role of AI in the writing process, and the benefits of […]

A great way to center student voice when it comes to generative AI

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33347847/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this conversation, Jeff Utecht interviews Dr. Dayamudra Dennehy, a community college teacher, about the incorporation of generative AI in classrooms. They discuss the importance of including students in the conversation about AI and the need for a nuanced approach to ethics. Dayamudra shares […]

The beauty of scenario based learning

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33236822/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] How do you see yourself in the future of learning? This week on the pod guest Amy Oswalt is here to help us to think bigger about that question as well as the future of inclusivity in schools. Ready to learn more about Amy? […]

What a professor of education has to say about the future of teaching with AI

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33137337/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Dr. Min Sun, a professor of education at the University of Washington, discusses the work of AmplifyLearn.ai, a center focused on harnessing the power of AI to improve teaching and learning. The center conducts scientific research, develops AI-powered education technology, offers training programs, and […]

Enhancing Accessibility in Higher Education with AI

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33023817/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Dr. Laura Dumin obtained her PhD in English from Oklahoma State University in 2010. She is a professor in English and Technical Writing at the University of Central Oklahoma who has been exploring the impact of generative AI on writing classrooms. Laura has been […]

357: The Future of AI in College: Personalization and a new Student Life Experience

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32954067/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Get ready to dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI and its impact on higher education. As the landscape of technology shifts faster than ever, how can today’s college students and Student Affairs professionals adapt? Our guest expert shares insights on the critical […]

356: The sound of play

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32852602/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]   💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with  Hayes Greenfield is founder of Creative Sound Play (CSP), a sound-based, generative learning system for Pre-K, as well as an award-winning jazz musician, notable film composer, and innovative educator. His book, […]