In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, we dive deep into the future of education with Courtney Hills McBeth, the Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University (WGU). Join us as we explore how AI and technology are revolutionizing the learning experience, making education more accessible, personalized, and affordable.

00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - The role of AI in education
01:18 - Meet Courtney Hills McBeth
02:06 - WGU's mission and vision
03:27 - The history of WGU
04:34 - WGU's structure and offerings
06:43 - Responding to workforce needs
07:04 - Developing new programs at WGU
08:31 - The future of AI in education
10:43 - Personalized learning experiences
12:12 - Silicon Slope Summit announcement
13:51 - The future of classrooms with AI
16:00 - Democratizing learning with AI
18:00 - Enhancing faculty roles with AI
20:02 - The balance between self-driven learning and tutoring
21:34 - The future of one-on-one tutoring with AI
23:16 - The importance of accreditation and validation
25:25 - Work-based pathways and experiences
28:23 - Skills needed by employers
29:45 - The value of liberal arts education
31:29 - Building digital communities
33:26 - The impact of AI on jobs and industries
35:18 - The role of community in education
37:30 - WGU Connect and peer interactions
38:54 - The importance of location in education
40:28 - Flexibility and personalization at WGU
41:39 - Closing remarks

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