AI is no longer just a tool for course development—it’s becoming an integral part of the learning experience itself. This webinar goes beyond the theoretical to showcase real-world examples of how AI features and applications are being embedded directly into courses and programs to enhance student engagement, personalize learning, and improve outcomes.
Join a panel of educators and learning innovators who have successfully integrated AI into their digital learning environments. Panelists will share concrete examples of AI-driven learning experiences, discuss the challenges and strategies behind implementation, and offer insights into what it took to bring these innovations to life.
Whether you’re looking to experiment with AI in your own courses or scale AI-driven solutions across a program, this session will provide practical takeaways, lessons learned, and inspiration for meaningful AI adoption in digital learning.
Intended Audience:
Faculty and instructors, instructional designers, and administrators
This webinar is sponsored by:
Speaker Bio
Christine Levinson, Ed.D (Moderator)
Senior Learning Architect – Construct Education
Dr. Christine Levinson is an education expert specializing in learning design, leadership, and instructional innovation. As a Senior Learning Architect at Construct, she bridges commercial and operational functions to support sales and educational project success. Previously, she secured key accounts at Grammarly through AI-driven solutions and led online program design at Noodle. With experience as a professor at Whittier College and an assistant principal at USC Hybrid High, she drives innovation in teaching and leadership. Christine holds an Ed.D. from USC and is a National Board Certified Teacher.
Lorna Gonzalez, Ph.DAssistant Vice President for Digital Learning – California State University, Channel Islands
Dr. Lorna Gonzalez has been an educator for 20 years, twelve of which have been in higher education. She currently serves as Assistant Vice–President for Digital Learning at California State University Channel Islands, USA. Lorna oversees a professional team of learning designers, academic technologists, and specialists in academic media and accessibility. She contributes leadership to university-wide digital learning and innovation initiatives and writes about emerging technologies and learning for professional and scholarly venues. Lorna co-authored a book chapter titled ‘Pandemic Fever Pitch Terms That Defined a Moment in Higher Education‘ in ‘Recentering Learning: Complexity, Resilience, and Adaptability in Higher Education‘ (2024).
Casandra Silva SibilinPhilosophy Lecturer and Education Team Lead for AI Initiative – CUNY
Casandra Silva Sibilin is a Lecturer of Philosophy at York College, CUNY, where she coordinates the Philosophy discipline. Her work explores philosophy of education, AI in education, and teacher training. A Mellon Transformative Learning in the Humanities Fellow, she leads faculty workshops on AI literacy and adoption. Casandra’s research includes Education and the Epistemological Crisis in the Age of ChatGPT, examining AI’s impact on learning. She actively promotes AI integration in education, empowering educators to navigate emerging technologies. Casandra also serves as a CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy Fellow, advancing innovative pedagogical approaches.
Doreen MayrellVP of Academics/SME Team Lead – LearnWith.AI
Doreen Mayrell is the Vice President of Academics and SME Team Lead at LearnWith.AI, where she leads AI-driven education initiatives. She pioneered a flipped AI classroom model, enhancing student engagement through AI tutoring and real-world applications. At LearnWith.AI, she spearheads the development of AI-powered tools like TeachTap and Magic Academy. A recognized thought leader, Doreen was named a 2025 EDSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow for her contributions to AI in education. Passionate about the intersection of AI and learning, she is dedicated to shaping innovative, technology-enhanced educational experiences.
Kristen Linton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Health Sciences – California State University Channel Islands
Dr. Kristen Linton is an Associate Professor of Health Science at California State University Channel Islands. She serves as a Digital Learning Mentor in Artificial Intelligence, recognized for her early and innovative integration of AI in the classroom. Her work includes developing interactive “AI Patients” using Playlab.ai to enhance health science education, as well as leveraging AI tools for data analysis and assessment.
