Ep 168: AI in Higher Education is Broken. How to Fix it.
We have some hot takes when it comes to how AI is being used in education. Universities are letting students down by the way they are/aren't using GenAI tools. Jason Gulya, Chair of Artificial Intelligence Council at Berkeley College, joins us to discuss the current state of AI in higher education and how to fix its shortcomings.
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Timestamps:
[00:02:00] About Jason and his role at Berkeley College
[00:05:00] Attitudes toward LLMs in Higher Ed
[00:10:00] Why universities use AI or ban it
[00:14:40] Using AI in education responsibly
[00:21:50] Advice for universities not wanting to use AI
[00:28:40] How GenAI enriches learning
[00:32:20] Future of Higher Ed and AI
[00:35:40] Jason's final takeaway
Topics Covered in This Episode:
1. The Changing Landscape of Higher Education and AI
2. Challenges and Opportunities in Integrating AI in Education
3. Ethical Use of AI in Education
4. Utilizing AI for Teaching and Learning Enhancement
5. Collaborative Approach and Future Vision for AI in Education
Keywords:
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