Imagine a learning environment that, much like a Star Trek Holodeck, changes based on a user's individual requirements. It understands the learner's strengths and weaknesses, anticipates next steps, recommends the best learning content, moves at the learner's pace, and removes unnecessary friction within the mechanics of learning. With today's advancements in generative AI, that vision of personalized learning may not be far off from reality. We spoke with Dr. Kim Round, associate dean of the Western Governors University School of Education, about the potential of technologies like ChatGPT for learning, the need for AI literacy skills, why learning experience designers have a leg up on AI prompt engineering, and more. And get ready for more Star Trek references, because the parallels between AI and Sci Fi are futile to resist.

Resource links:

• AI in Education: Will We Need Humans Anymore? (Campus Technology Insider podcast with Mark Schneider)
• Jill Watson at Georgia Tech
• National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education
• Global Research Alliance for AI in Learning and Education
• Western Governors University Masters in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology

Music: Mixkit

Duration: 31 minutes

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