ON Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed
This podcast features higher ed faculty and course designers using creative approaches to enhance students’ learning experiences and turn engagement “ON”
ON Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed
S6E2: Teaching Humanities with AI: Ensuring Human-Centered Learning, Part 1
In the first part of the episode, 4 humanities professors, Alison, Persepone, Ju-A, and Meghan introduce themselves and share their initial reactions to using AI in their teaching practices. They discuss their initial fears, challenges, and motivations for experimenting with AI, highlighting the mixed emotions of excitement and hesitation. The conversation delves into how they navigated AI literacy, ethical considerations, and the development of AI policies in their classrooms. The professors share personal anecdotes about their journey from skepticism to curiosity and action, emphasizing the importance of balancing AI's capabilities with the essential human aspects of teaching, learning, and creativity.