The AI Sandwich: Human-First, Human-Last in an AI-Rich Educational Environment
Introduction – The Human Challenge in an AI-Rich World In just a few short years, artificial intelligence has begun to reshape how we teach, learn, and lead in education. The last major shift of this magnitude was the rise of the internet and personal computing. But there is an important difference: computers and the web […]
Ethical AI: Should We Hold Students Accountable with AI Detectors
Honor code violations are – and should be – serious matters. On occasion, some AI detectors have misidentified student work as AI-created, thus making accountability for plagiarism or cheating problematic. As educators adjust to AI and students acquire enough knowledge to use, manipulate, and exploit it, we must ensure that accusations impacting students’ academic records […]
A Taste of Innovation: Integrating AI into a Nutrition and Aging Course
In higher education, engagement is the essential nutrient that sustains learning. Without it, even the most carefully designed courses can lose their flavor. For online programs in nutrition and dietetics, this challenge is magnified. Students must prepare for careers that demand strong counseling and communication skills, yet much of their learning occurs asynchronously. Recently, one […]
Paradigm Pivot: Envisioning a New Education System to Cultivate an Era of Human Intelligence
Back in 2020, when education institutions had to ‘pivot’ to remote teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my team was charged with training our university’s campus faculty to deliver their on-ground courses in a remote format using Zoom and the LMS. The experience was stressful and disorienting, yet we were so proud of the dedication, […]
Supporting Students Through Climate Challenges
Climate change has become an increasingly pressing concern for young people worldwide. 2025 again has been a year of record-breaking fires, floods, drought, and heat. Recent research involving over 10,000 youth aged 16-25 revealed that 45% report climate change negatively affecting their daily functioning, while 75% view the future with apprehension.1 As educators, we have […]