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Show Notes
In this episode of Higher Ed Hot Takes, host Joel Goodman teams up with his friend and higher ed insider Shane Baglini to tackle the pervasive yet often misguided hype surrounding AI in the academic sector. Joel and Shane explore how artificial intelligence has infiltrated higher education and discuss the pressure felt by practitioners who think they're falling behind. They critique the so-called AI thought leaders and the industry's tendency to chase hype over utility. With a focus on practical, grounded applications of large language models and a plea for critical thinking, this episode offers valuable insights while debunking some common myths about AI's role in higher ed.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 AI in Higher Education: A Grounded Perspective
01:55 The Hype and Reality of AI in Higher Ed
06:04 Practical Uses and Misuses of AI
08:03 AI's Role in Recruitment and Website Management
12:21 The Systemic Issues in Digital Marketing
14:59 Leveraging AI for Skill Expansion and Efficiency
19:00 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
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By Joel G GoodmanShow Notes
In this episode of Higher Ed Hot Takes, host Joel Goodman teams up with his friend and higher ed insider Shane Baglini to tackle the pervasive yet often misguided hype surrounding AI in the academic sector. Joel and Shane explore how artificial intelligence has infiltrated higher education and discuss the pressure felt by practitioners who think they're falling behind. They critique the so-called AI thought leaders and the industry's tendency to chase hype over utility. With a focus on practical, grounded applications of large language models and a plea for critical thinking, this episode offers valuable insights while debunking some common myths about AI's role in higher ed.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 AI in Higher Education: A Grounded Perspective
01:55 The Hype and Reality of AI in Higher Ed
06:04 Practical Uses and Misuses of AI
08:03 AI's Role in Recruitment and Website Management
12:21 The Systemic Issues in Digital Marketing
14:59 Leveraging AI for Skill Expansion and Efficiency
19:00 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
Get in touch
Thanks for listening to Higher Ed Hot Takes—the counterculture higher ed marketing podcast!