Kinwise Conversations in AI shares real stories from leaders and educators exploring how to use AI with care, creativity, and intention. Through weekly podcast episodes, we spotlight educators and leaders who are integrating AI into their work in human-centered and purposeful ways.
Kinwise Conversations in AI:
The Skeptic and The Optimist: Navigating AI in Higher Education
In an era where a doctoral dissertation could theoretically be generated in minutes, educational leaders face a profound dilemma: How do we prioritize the process of learning when the product can be automated?
Lydia Kumar sits down with Dr. Nicole Schilling and Dr. Jason Margolis to dissect the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in high-stakes education. Approaching the topic through a "critical friends" model, they offer contrasting perspectives on the risks of cognitive atrophy and the potential for AI to serve as a rigorous simulation partner. Together, they explore the nuances of bias, the limitations of rigid policy, and the urgent need to redefine ethical guidelines for the next generation of leaders.
Redesigning the Syllabus for Deeper Learning: AI, Empathy, and Assessment
Dr. Dana Riger, UNC’s GenAI Faculty Fellow, discusses shifting from AI policing to values-driven curriculum design and the essential role of human empathy in education.