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April 13, 2024
Live from ASU+GSV: Embracing AI Without Fear: Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future

Embracing AI Without Fear: Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future

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About the Episode

About the Episode: Live from the ASU+GSV AIR Show, Ardis Kadiu interviews Pamela Luckett-Smith, Chief Digital Engagement Officer at Dallas College, about the transformative role of AI in education. Pamela shares her expertise on integrating AI into the curriculum to ensure students are not only prepared but also proactive in their approach to future technological landscapes. The discussion focuses on breaking down barriers and fears associated with AI, highlighting how community colleges play a crucial role in technological inclusivity.

Key Takeaways:

  • AI as an Empowerment Tool: Pamela highlights how AI serves as a critical resource for enhancing student skills and readiness for the evolving job market.
  • Reducing AI Intimidation: Discusses the need for accessible AI education that bridges the gap between fear and familiarity, ensuring no student is left behind.
  • Curriculum Integration: Insights into how AI can be seamlessly incorporated into educational programs to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Advancing AI Literacy: Urges higher education leaders to promote AI literacy and adaptability among both students and the wider community.

 

Connect With Our Host:
Ardis Kadiu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook. 

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com

 Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Ardis will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. 

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200. 

Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

People in this episode

Host

Ardis Kadiu is the Founder and CEO of Element451 and hosts GenerationAI.

Interviewee

Pamela Luckett-Smith

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