AI for Course Creators: When It Helps—and When It Hurts Your Teaching

AI made your content sharper, faster, "better"—but quietly stripped out the one thing your students actually needed: you.In this episode, Dr. Alexis unpacks the real shift happening in education right now: not whether you should use AI—but how it’s quietly reshaping your voice, your thinking, and your students’ learning experience. Drawing from her own experience of over-relying on AI (and losing her ability to write in the process), she breaks down where AI actually supports great teaching—and where it subtly undermines it.Whether you’re a coach, course creator, or educator, this episode will challenge how you’re using AI—and help you return to more intentional, human-centered teaching.In This Episode:• Why relying on AI for learning outcomes creates more confusion—not clarity• The difference between AI as a tool vs. a crutch (and how to tell which one you’re using)• How overusing AI can lead to losing your voice—and your confidence• Why “productive struggle” is essential for learning (and how AI can accidentally remove it)• The hidden cost of AI-generated feedback—and why it often feels empty to learners• Why human presence, vulnerability, and nuance can’t be automated• How AI can overload your curriculum with ideas—and lead to burnout• Where AI actually shines: refining, simplifying, and brainstorming with intention• How to use AI as a thought partner instead of a decision-maker• The role of AI in improving accessibility without sacrificing quality• The mindset shift that helps you use AI without losing what makes your teaching powerfulEvaluate How You're Using AI in Your Teaching:https://alexisbjelica.myflodesk.com/aisurveyConnect with Dr. Alexis:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-bjelica/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelearningalchemist/Subscribe to The Learning Alchemy Lab for more episodes on designing learning experiences that truly transform.