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Why is it so important to provide students with a clear target? How can better objectives lead to better outcomes? Join Rob and Jared as they discuss how to create AI-Resilient objectives. View a transcript of this...

In this coffee drop, Jared and Rob discuss a recent story about Michigan University's proposed Pass/No Credit strategy for freshmen in their college of Literature, Science, and the Arts. View a transcript of this week's...

Does Backward Design look different now that AI has changed the world of education? How does “starting with the end in mind” produce courses that serve students well? Join Rob and Jared as they discuss how a...

What level of specificity should you provide about how students can use AI in your courses? What are some practical steps for implementing design concepts that will help your courses be more AI-resilient? Join Rob and...

What were some of the major themes at conferences this summer? What did Jared and Ryan get to talk about during their presentations? What were their takeaways? In this episode, Rob chats with Jared and Ryan about the...

In this episode, Rob and Jared review and share their thoughts on Designing Impactful College Courses: Applying Self-Determination Theory to Unleash the Potential of Autonomy-Supportive Learning Environments by Emily B...

Is there a single definition for AI Literacy? How are the changes in AI Literacy affecting workforce literacy? What can be done to rebuild the erosion of trust caused by the boom of Generative AI? Join Rob and Jared as...

How do we keep humans in the loop? How does trust factor into Generative AI usage? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Chris Cummings (Senior Manager at Grammarly for Education) about the importance of human-to-human...

What framework can faculty use to communicate transparency about GAI usage in their classrooms? How can faculty keep students accountable for their usage of GAI and still maintain trust? Join Rob and Jared as they chat...

In this coffee drop, Jared, an F1 fan, presents irrefutable evidence that the F1 movie is bad (description written by Jared). View a transcript of this week’s episode . Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTL...

How is the educational landscape changing as a result of GAI? What do faculty and students need to do to adjust and adapt? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Eric Alvarado (AVP for Digital Strategy at St. John’s...

In this coffee drop, Jared and Rob discuss the story from Brown University about suspected cheating using GAI in an economics course. View a transcript of this week’s episode . Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville...

How is Sinclair increasing AI Literacy among their faculty, staff and students? What strategies will enable institutions to equip their students for the workforce? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Dr. Chris Prokes...

How has Generative AI made an impact on teaching and learning at a major university? Join Rob and Jared as they discover how Ohio State is preparing their graduates to be AI-fluent with Dr. Monique Ross (Associate...

What does it mean to “think critically?” What role does developing critical thinking play in developing AI literacy? Why is it so important to train students to apply critical thinking to AI outputs? Join Rob and Jared...