In Episode #21 of "Simon Says: Educate!", the focus is on Elena Guel's journey into instructional design at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Elena, initially hesitant about AI, now embraces its potential in education. She highlights the importance of AI tools in saving time and aiding in lesson planning, while also addressing faculty resistance and ethical concerns. The episode underscores the need for change management in integrating AI into education, emphasizing flexibility and faculty support. Elena's experience reflects a broader trend of liberal arts disciplines showing more interest in AI, compared to the cautious approach of science departments. The conversation also touches on the challenges of managing technological change and the future of AI in education, suggesting a landscape of endless possibilities and a focus on student benefit.
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Elena Guel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-elena-guel-7b8073a6/
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