AI is already reshaping the classroom - and for many in higher education, it raises tough questions. Do we ban it? Treat it as cheating? Ignore it and hope it goes away?

This session took a different approach.

Instead of defaulting to plagiarism panic, colleges and universities have a chance to lead by rethinking how AI fits into teaching, learning, and assessment. Our experts looked at how two institutions are embracing AI as a tool for student creativity, critical thinking, and career readiness while still upholding academic integrity.

Watch our on-demand and explore how to design practical, forward-thinking classroom strategies that integrate AI without losing what matters most in higher ed.

Our speakers dived into: 

• How to use AI to boost student engagement, faculty innovation, and institutional distinction
• Ways to support faculty in building assignments that are authentic, accountable, and intellectually challenging - not easily gamed by AI
• Approaches that empower students to explain, critique, and stand behind their AI-assisted work (just like they’ll need to in the workforce)
• Policy and guidance frameworks that support ethical AI use - from idea development to research support - without going full automation
• Tactics to preserve and promote critical thinking when it’s tempting to let AI take the wheel

Nobody knows what the next three-to-five years are going to look like, but skills such as creative thinking, resilience, and digital agility are poised to rise in significance by 2027 - becoming critical indicators of student success.  

Join us to discover how you can help your students develop these essential skills. Professor Justin Hodgson of Indiana University showcased how integrating digital creativity into the classroom can increase student engagement and facilitate dynamic learning experiences. By combining low-stakes activities and high-impact practices that center on digital creativity, you can empower your students to develop the skills and knowledge employers need today and in the future.

In this session, Professor Hodgson was joined by a former student who’s navigated the transition from undergrad to industry professional by using creativity and visual communication in the most unexpected ways.