This week, I’m excited to launch a new series where I reflect on my recent podcast interviews with some of the brightest minds across Higher Education, Marketing and Communications, K-12, Experiential Learning, and many others areas. In each podcast conversation, we discuss my work helping institutions to explore and embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how AI is reshaping education and the future of how we live and work.
From innovative practices to strategic insights , this series will highlight the key takeaways and thought-provoking discussions that are driving these conversations about AI forward. Whether you're an educator, a higher education professional, or someone curious about AI's broader implications, I invite you to join me as I unpack the lessons learned from these fun conversations. Together, we’ll explore how AI is transforming the way we teach, learn, and connect.
My first blog in this series will focus on "The Future of AI in College: Personalization and a new Student Life Experience" on the Shifting Schools Podcast- an award-winning K-12 focused podcast.
This week, I had the pleasure of joining the talented and amazing Tricia Friedman on the Shifting Schools Podcast, a space dedicated to exploring the "ever-evolving landscape" of education (that's a ChatGPT joke, not a great one!). What struck me most about our conversation and their podcast in general is how deeply committed co-hosts Jeff and Tricia are to shifting paradigms in education—moving away from traditional models and instead preparing educators and students alike for a world we can’t fully imagine yet. It was a reminder that, as educators, we’re not just teaching for today; we’re preparing for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities, many of which will be deeply impacted by AI.
During the season premiere episode, we explored the exciting and sometimes daunting impact that AI is already having in higher education, particularly within student affairs. AI integration isn’t just a futuristic concept; it’s happening now, and we’re seeing shifts in everything from classroom instruction, administrative processes, learning support, and student engagement. I shared some key insights on how AI can be a force for good—enhancing personalized support, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving services like mental health services—but also underscored the need for responsible, thoughtful implementation. AI should support and enhance, not disrupt, the student journey.
A key highlight from our conversation was discussing how AI is shaping the student experience beyond academics. From AI-powered mental health chatbots to personalized career advice tools, the influence of AI is already reaching into every corner of campus life. The conversation made me reflect on just how critical it is for today’s college students and student affairs professionals to stay adaptive in the face of rapidly evolving technology and to build their AI literacy skills.
The big takeaway for me? One question we should all be asking: How can we harness AI to ensure equitable, inclusive, and supportive environments for all students? What problems will AI help us to solve instead of what problems will AI force us to solve? AI offers immense possibilities, but the way we implement it will define whether it becomes a tool for empowerment or a source of division.
As this is the start of my blog series reflecting on podcast interviews, I’m looking forward to sharing more about my journey in exploring AI’s role in education. Each conversation offers new perspectives, and I can’t wait to continue this series as I engage with thought leaders who are shaping the future of AI and higher education.
HUGE thank you to Tricia Friedman and the Shifting Schools team for the opportunity!
Check out our Shifting Schools Podcast Episode and let me know your thoughts!
(357: The Future of AI in College: Personalization and a new Student Life Experience)
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