The Hawkes Edge

Generative AI isn't going anywhere. How do instructors help students keep their own voice, think critically, and keep their identity intact while using it? In this episode, Dr. Genevieve Condon and Dr. Kimberly Derryberry, faculty members in the psychology department at Colorado Technical University, revisit their Innovative Educators Summit presentation, "Supporting Students in an Era of AI." The...

In this episode of The Hawkes Edge Podcast, we explore how AI is reshaping higher education far beyond productivity tools and classroom policies. Joined by Louis NeJame, co-founder of Bevel , the conversation dives into the evolving role of curriculum in an AI-driven world and what it means for instructors, students, and the future of learning.  Together, we discuss how AI has the potential to mak...

From Graphs to Insight-Using Technology to Deepen Student Understanding with Emily Carpenter

We recently chatted with Trenton Jeffers, a senior at Prairie View A&M University, who shared how AI shifted his approach to studying. In his first year, he relied on basic tools like YouTube and calculators, but AI wasn’t even in the picture then. Fast forward to now, and AI has become his instant tutor—answering questions at any hour, helping him understand complex topics, and even aiding in...

This conversation dives into practical, in-the-classroom strategies that are making a real impact. Jesse Melvin, PhD (Rowan University), shares how he’s experimenting with course design to see higher student engagement and some of the unique uses of AI. Valerie and Jesse together challenge the hype around AI and refocus the conversation on what matters most: creating intentional, human-centered le...

This conversation with Hawkes Learning CEO Scott Virkler explores the role of AI in higher education, focusing on its impact on teaching, learning, and student success. It delves into the evolution of AI, market trends, challenges, and Hawkes Learning's deliberate approach to AI implementation. The discussion also highlights the importance of deliberate building and integration of AI, as well as t...