The Conversation Is Unsettled: Hosting an AI Common Book Event
When the VCU Common Book was announced for the 2025-2026 school year as a book on AI, “The Coming Wave” by Mustafa Suleyman, I pitched that our department, LEDstudio, host an event for faculty to dive into that topic. I had really enjoyed participating in the book club style gatherings that Massey Cancer Center hosted […]
How Educators in Higher Education Can Use AI Prompting Techniques to Promote Critical Thinking
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how learners’ access, interpret, and create information. In higher education, where critical thinking is a central learning outcome, AI presents both an opportunity and a challenge. When used intentionally, AI tools can help students analyze complex problems, interrogate assumptions, explore diverse perspectives, and refine their reasoning. The key is how […]
Advancing AI in Education: A Collaborative Vision for VCU
In his recent State of the University address, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) President Michael Rao, Ph.D., highlighted the rapid pace of technological innovation and VCU’s vital role in preparing students for a world shaped by emerging tools—particularly artificial intelligence (AI). While Rao’s speech covered many university-wide initiatives, one standout moment was the spotlight on Elaine […]
AI in Education: Research Tools
Currently, AI is a big topic in today’s public discourse. You might know tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or Claude. This blog will introduce some new tools that can help you and your students’ find, evaluate, and understand peer-reviewed research articles. Finding Research In terms of AI, it’s the wild west! New tools are being […]
