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It’s a reality: college students often feel like just another number. But what if AI could change that by bringing real empathy into higher education? 🤔 We're exploring this topic in our latest blog post! Check it out for more insights on how we can use AI to enhance empathy in higher ed institutions 🎓 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWi4xdNm

Professors tap into AI evaluations of student Breakout Learning discussions in various ways — from using them in aggregate to gauge overall class understanding and tailor their teaching, to incorporating individual student insights as part of their class participation grade. 🎓🤖 Professors Adam Kleinbaum and Kelly Goldsmith compare notes in this clip. Catch more of the conversation here: https://hubs.li/Q02CzWdQ0 #AssessmentTools #AIinTeaching #EdTechTrends #ClassroomTech

As artificial intelligence (#AI) continues to transform industries across the board, higher education institutions are navigating how to leverage AI effectively and responsibly. In this episode of WWT Experts, principal advisor Janet McIllece and chief technology advisor Michael Sink discuss the current state of AI in higher education, examining its overall impact and exploring introductory use cases. Watch now: http://ms.spr.ly/6040mA2Yg

Universities are getting innovative! Many of are now using AI to enhance student experience and learning. Xavier University got amazing results when using Second Nature: • Over two-thirds of students practice more often. • 85% of students found Second Nature’s feedback valuable. • Over two-thirds of students said that Jenny made them more effective at sales conversations. • Professor’s time is freed up for other tasks. Read more ⬇️⬇️ https://hubs.li/Q02ywwDd0

Our latest episode dives into the world of higher education, exploring practical applications and low-risk pathways to #AI. Whether you're an educator, student, or just curious about the future of learning, this one's for you! 📚 ⚡ #HigherEd #WWTPublicSector

In general, these columns have focused on the incremental actions that should be taken to benefit higher education institutions and their constituencies as they adapt to the rapidly changing technological advancements led by generative AI. This, I believe, is the best approach, to respond to the developments as they occur or when it becomes very clear that the changes are about to be released. Yet we must not ignore the long-term projected consequences that we can expect over the next five to 10 years. I was prompted to once again consider those upon reading a profound article by Avital Balwit, chief of staff to the CEO at Anthropic. Titled “My Last Five Years of Work” and published last month in Palladium, this article raises concerns about many of the effects of AI taking over the jobs of those who are displaced from their employment and society at large. It prompted me to consider, once again, the longer-term context of the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution… https://lnkd.in/gW_qjzJG

AI’s Potential in Special Education: A Researcher’s View A researcher shares ways he's used generative AI tools effectively with special education students. And what not to do. https://lnkd.in/eq8QQ45N

According to the 2024 #PulseOfTheLibrary report, key goals for those evaluating or implementing AI in libraries include supporting student learning (52%), research excellence (47%) and content discoverability (45%). Read the blog for more insights from the members of the library community, like Joanna Starzak from The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice Library: https://lnkd.in/dTVkdjtH

1st world LinkedIn top voices are very critical and sceptical about AI in higher education and academic research. But in my country, Chile, an under developed country, higher education top voices are mostly interested in "selling" AI functionalities than making serious contributions in order to assess the impact of those digital tools in the student's learning process seriously.

Just a day away from August 😯 How much more reading and watching can you squeeze in before the start of the semester? We've got some top picks for you! Top 5 GoReact resources educators have loved this summer: 1. California State University San Bernardino’s Success Story 2. The Ultimate Guide to AI in Education 3. AI Assistant Demo 4. 6 Tips to Improve Teaching Through Self-Reflection 5. Scientific Reasons Everyone Should Learn ASL Check out these and much more to get you through the rest of summer and fall on our resources page: https://hubs.li/Q02JsWpG0