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Episode 310: Caryn Sever
Feb 7, 2025
Caryn Sever, an instructional designer dedicated to enhancing digital learning in higher education, shares her insights on the transformative power of generative AI. She discusses her journey from student to leader and the pivotal role AI plays in student engagement. Caryn highlights how AI fosters resilience and critical thinking, while addressing the challenges of adoption by faculty. With a focus on ethical AI use and digital literacy, she presents AI not merely as an automation tool, but as a vital partner in student success.
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- Caryn Sever emphasizes the vital role of generative AI in enhancing students' resilience and critical thinking skills through innovative educational practices.
- She discusses the challenges of AI integration in education, advocating for tailored digital literacy training to ensure responsible and effective use.
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Karen's Journey into Instructional Design
Karen Sever shares her unique path to becoming an instructional designer, shaped by her experiences as a non-traditional adult student. She discovered her passion during a pivotal college course where the integration of digital tools brought history to life, prompting her to seek a career in instructional design. Starting with a role in communications coordination, she utilized social media to innovate in higher education, which laid the groundwork for her later roles in virtual presentation design and at the Library of Congress. This journey emphasized her commitment to making education accessible and engaging for diverse learners.
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