This page highlights the work of Saint Leo faculty as they explore the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. It features a growing collection of podcasts, webinars, presentations, and more, all designed and led by faculty to support colleagues in discovering practical ways to incorporate AI into the classroom. These resources aim to foster active engagement, critical thinking, and student-centered learning across all disciplines.
If you have an AI-related resource or activity you’d like to share, please contact the CTLE team at ctle@saintleo.edu.
Podcasts
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.
AI Diffusion and Adoption Podcast by Dr. Keya Muhkerjee
Dr. Keya Muhkerjee discusses her research on AI integration in teaching and learning, focusing on graduate students’ adoption of AI tools in coursework. She explores various cases of student responses to AI implementation and emphasized the importance of understanding students’ needs and providing guidance for effective AI use in academic settings. Muhkerjee advises educators to create supportive learning environments, act as coaches, and develop communities of opinion leaders to facilitate successful AI integration in education.
