Teaching in Higher Ed Teaching With AI: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Future with José Bowen
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Jan 15, 2026 In a thought-provoking conversation, José Bowen, a former college president and author, dives into the complexities of integrating AI in education. He emphasizes the need for educators to adapt to this new landscape, shifting from delivering content to mentoring students. Bowen also addresses critical issues like AI's potential for bias and privacy concerns, warning of the risks that come with using AI as a mining tool. Ultimately, he outlines a future of education where low-cost AI degrees and personalized learning coexist.
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Use AI For Tasks You Hate
- Ask AI to do tasks you dislike, not the work you love.
- Use AI to handle tedious tasks like accreditation reports or expense reports to reclaim time.
AI Enables Truly Customized Assignments
- AI enables deep customization of assignments for individual students.
- Bowen customizes every assignment by collecting student interests and using AI to tailor prompts.
Teach AI As A Tool Within Curriculum
- Introduce AI where it augments learning, not replaces core pedagogy.
- Decide when to teach AI tools in the curriculum, like you teach calculators or spreadsheets.
