Enhancing Accessibility in Higher Education with AI

Enhancing Accessibility in Higher Education with AI

Author: Jeff Utecht & Tricia Friedman September 16, 2024 Duration: 37:56

Dr. Laura Dumin obtained her PhD in English from Oklahoma State University in 2010. She is a professor in English and Technical Writing at the University of Central Oklahoma who has been exploring the impact of generative AI on writing classrooms. Laura has been experimenting with transformative learning (TL) tools and scholarship of teaching and learning methods (SoTL) in the classroom for over 7 years. She finds that when students are engaged in the lessons, learning can happen organically, leading to more interesting class periods and longer-term gains in understanding concepts.

 

Laura mixes her background in technical writing into all her courses, bringing ideas of audience and clear communication into assignments. When she is not teaching, she works as a co-managing editor for the Journal of Transformative Learning, was a campus SoTL mentor, and directs the Technical Writing BA and advises the Composition and Rhetoric MA program. She runs a Facebook learning community to allow instructors to learn from each other. https://www.facebook.com/groups/632930835501841

Big bold ideas explored this week:

 

Allowing students to use AI in their rough drafts and final drafts of papers can be a valuable learning experience.


Reflecting on the effectiveness of AI tools and using the right tool for the job is crucial.


Preserving individuality and voice in writing is important in the age of AI.


Having conversations with students about AI, including discussions on bias and prompt engineering, is essential.


AI can enhance accessibility in education and make learning more inclusive.

Connect with our guest:

www.linkedin.com/in/laura-dumin157

 ldumin157.com

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/632930835501841

 

Thank you to our show sponsor Lebra

learn more: 

https://www.lebrahq.com/

 


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