Maha Bali

Paul LeBlanc, former president of Southern New Hampshire University, and Maha Bali, an ed-tech scholar at the American University in Cairo, discuss the future of AI in education. They explore how AI can deliver personalized learning, the evolving roles of teachers as mentors, and the potential risks of over-reliance on technology. Maha emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in design and warns against white-savior narratives. Together, they envision AI as a tool for global connection and social justice in learning.

Maha Bali, a professor at the American University in Cairo, specializes in social justice and critical pedagogy. In this engaging discussion, she emphasizes the crucial role of critical AI literacy in education and the dangers of bias replicating societal inequities. Bali stresses the importance of tracing the sources of AI-generated information and aligning technology use with educational values. She also highlights the ethical considerations surrounding AI and the necessity for transparency and accountability in academic settings.

Maha Bali, an advocate for openness and collective inclusivity in higher education, discusses the importance of sharing unfinished thoughts and embracing criticism. They explore interpretive pedagogies, challenges of reading Foucault, and resources on the conflict in Palestine. Maha also reflects on recent awards and achievements.