EduTrends episode, Justin Reich, Director of MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, reflects on generative AI, overreliance on AI for thinking, and why meaningful educational change depends more on communities than on technology.

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In this EduTrends episode, Pati Ruiz, Director of Learning Technology Research at Digital Promise, discusses AI literacy, cognitive offloading, and how generative AI can be used responsibly to support deeper, more equitable learning. 

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How do universities prepare students for a lifetime of careers? Chua Kee Chaing, President of the Singapore Institute of Technology, shares how applied learning, micro-credentials, and industry partnerships are reshaping higher education and employability. 

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How can AI help universities become more human, not less?  Elisa Baniassad shares why ethical AI, trust, and leadership are key to the future of higher education. 

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In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Diego Arambula, Vice President for Education Transformation at the Carnegie Foundation, about how education systems can serve as engines of opportunity. They discuss Carnegie's Student Access and Earnings Classification, which identifies universities improving social and economic mobility, and the Future of High School Network, an initiative to move beyond the century-old Carnegie Unit toward competency-based, student-centered learning.

In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Mary Burns, an education technology expert and consultant for the Brookings Institution, about the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and education. They explore how AI is reshaping the role of educators, the myths surrounding its potential, and the need for ethical and critical approaches in universities.

What does the future of education look like in a world shaped by AI? In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Stephen Downes, researcher and co-developer of connectivism and early MOOCs, about how networks transform the way we learn, the skills students will need most in an AI-driven society, and the risks of relying too much on technology.

What happens when universities rely too much on AI? In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Robert Sparrow and Gene Flenady, philosophers from Monash University, about why generative AI produces "meaningless bullshit" and what that means for education. A podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds Podcasts.

Can universities evolve to become lifelong learning partners for their communities? In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Ang Davies and Simon Thomson from the University of Manchester about their Flexible Learning Strategy and the ambitious vision behind Manchester's designation as a UNESCO City of Learning.

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How can universities integrate generative AI in ways that support inclusion, equity, and meaningful learning? In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Tazin Daniels and Angela Marocco from the University of Michigan about how their institution is designing tools, training, and strategies that make AI accessible, secure, and transformative. They explore topics like academic integrity, the future of teaching, and how AI can bridge digital divides in higher education. A podcast Brought to you by Tec Sounds.