In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, we dive deep into the future of education with Courtney Hills McBeth, the Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University (WGU). Join us as we explore how AI and technology are revolutionizing the learning experience, making education more accessible, personalized, and affordable.
00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - The role of AI in education 01:18 - Meet Courtney Hills McBeth 02:06 - WGU's mission and vision 03:27 - The history of WGU 04:34 - WGU's structure and offerings 06:43 - Responding to workforce needs 07:04 - Developing new programs at WGU 08:31 - The future of AI in education 10:43 - Personalized learning experiences 12:12 - Silicon Slope Summit announcement 13:51 - The future of classrooms with AI 16:00 - Democratizing learning with AI 18:00 - Enhancing faculty roles with AI 20:02 - The balance between self-driven learning and tutoring 21:34 - The future of one-on-one tutoring with AI 23:16 - The importance of accreditation and validation 25:25 - Work-based pathways and experiences 28:23 - Skills needed by employers 29:45 - The value of liberal arts education 31:29 - Building digital communities 33:26 - The impact of AI on jobs and industries 35:18 - The role of community in education 37:30 - WGU Connect and peer interactions 38:54 - The importance of location in education 40:28 - Flexibility and personalization at WGU 41:39 - Closing remarks
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Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University Courtney Hills McBeth

In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, we dive deep into the future of education with Courtney Hills McBeth, the Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University (WGU). Join us as we explore how AI and technology are revolutionizing the learning experience, making education more accessible, personalized, and affordable. 00:00 - Introduction00:23 [&hellip;]