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Being Human: An Anti-AI Educational Statement
As an educator, I believe in academic integrity. The challenges posed by ChatGPT have forced me to rethink everything. ChatGPT provides users with a product that bypasses process. Process is the province where education happens, and that’s what I assess in my classes. Read full post…
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The Quandary of AI Use in Our Classrooms
It’s difficult to believe that AI has only been widely available for public use for a few years now. I anticipate that in a short period of time, we will no longer be having a conversation about whether we should use AI, because it will be so endemic to everything we do. Arguably, it already is. Read full post…
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AI in Teaching and Learning at BMCC: Faculty Survey Responses
In Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, a group of BMCC faculty and staff participated in the AAC&U 2025-26 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. Last fall, we distributed a survey to ask BMCC faculty about their attitudes about and experiences with Gen AI. In this post, we share key results from the 220 faculty respondents. Read full post…
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The Bridge Between Language and Culture: Learning Through Study Abroad
To truly learn a language is to step into the culture and the values that shape it. My experience leading students taking courses abroad has confirmed that immersion is the essential bridge connecting language to its cultural context. Read full post…
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Learning Beyond Borders: Reflections on Study Abroad in Morocco
There are rare moments in teaching when the classroom stretches far beyond its walls, when learning becomes something lived, embodied, and deeply human. My time in Morocco was one of those moments. Read full post…
