This webpage focuses on the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in academia and its impact on teaching, learning, and society. Topics include academic integrity, ethical considerations, and how educators can integrate AI tools like ChatGPT and Notebook LM into their work.
Through engaging discussions, the content highlights the balance between leveraging AI’s capabilities and preserving the human aspects of education, such as critical thinking, empathy, and ethical judgment. Broader societal issues, like screen time and mental health, are also explored, offering a comprehensive look at AI’s influence.
Conversations on AI in Higher Education: Insights and Innovations
Exploring AI’s role in transforming teaching, learning, and academic integrity.
AI and our Professors by Dr. Kenny Embry
Kenny Embry, Tonya Mazur, and Woody Woodard discuss the use of AI in education at Saint Leo University. They explore both the benefits and ethical concerns of AI, such as its potential to enhance critical thinking and lesson planning while addressing issues like plagiarism and job displacement. They highlight tools like ChatGPT, Notebook LM, and Grok, emphasizing their utility in creating lesson plans, summarizing readings, and generating content. They stress the importance of teaching students how to use AI ethically and critically. Concerns about increased screen time and its impact on human connection are also raised, underscoring the need for intentionality in integrating AI into education and personal life.
