Real Threat to the University: Shortcuts, not AI
Hello Caring Educators, There is something that scares me more than AI. This might make some people mad, but what truly scares me is the growing movement to shortcut college. Programs like dual enrollment, which allow students to earn college…
Critical Thinking, AI, and the Boogieman
Hello Responsible Educators, There’s a common belief in education right now: If students use AI, they’ll lose their ability to think critically. It’s a fear that’s easy to understand, but it paints AI as a boogieman—a lurking threat to student…
The Disconnect Wasn’t My Ability
Hello Expressive Friends, I have to admit, I was so angry when I heard it. My entire body tensed as if to reject the words that were said from across the room. “I take pride in not using AI to…
A Case for Not Disclosing AI Work
Hello Human Friends, This is a highly unpopular opinion, BUT hear me out–AI comes with challenges, and one of those is knowing what was produced by AI and what was not. This challenge, fueled by fear of the unknown, has…
AI Demands New Questions
Hello Intelligent Pals, AI demands that we think critically and ask thoughtful, robust questions. As a society, we’ve been trained by Google to phrase our questions in short, concise ways. “Good restaurants near me” This type of questioning will not…
Leadership Call: Qualities Chief AI Officers Need
Hello Academic Leaders, Universities desperately need to appoint a Chief AI Officer. But that role needs to be developed creatively. AI touches every aspect of the academy. To address its issues fully and manage the ongoing impact AI will have,…
Critical Thinking in a World of AI
Hello Critical Thinkers, “Mom, something is wrong with this photo. They say it is a gorilla hand, but I don’t think it is.” My daughter recently received a subscription to The Week Junior, a weekly magazine for kids. She loves to…
