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BONUS: Live from The AI Show - Why Higher Ed Still Needs Heart in the Age of AI

BONUS: Live from The AI Show - Why Higher Ed Still Needs Heart in the Age of AI

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In this special live episode from the AI Show at the ASU+GSV Summit, Dustin sits down with Alejandra Acosta—Chief of Staff at JK K-12 and a longtime higher ed veteran—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education. But here’s the twist: it’s not just about tech. It’s about grounding innovation in human connection, staying true to institutional values, and using AI to spark the kind of transformation higher ed actually needs.

From real talk on AI literacy to the future of school partnerships, Alejandra shares a balanced, insightful take on what matters most in the AI wave: people.

About the Show: The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Dustin Ramsdell is a leading content creator and influencer in the Higher EdTech space, and the host of Higher Ed Geek.

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Alejandra Acosta

Alejandra Acosta is an education technology professional with a decade of experience in higher education.

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