Dribble with Purpose: Leadership Evolution and AI with Dr. Jay Byland

In our inaugural episode of "AI Ate My Homework," Dr. Jay Byland from Sport Administration reflects on how AI transforms classroom dynamics through a deceptively simple leadership meme assignment. The discussion reveals how AI can produce technically correct responses while missing crucial course-specific content—demonstrating both the tool's capabilities and limitations. Dr. Byland shares a refreshing perspective on AI as an inevitable classroom presence that requires adaptation rather than resistance, comparing it to teaching digital natives to use technology responsibly.The conversation explores how assignments can be designed to leverage AI as a creative tool while still ensuring authentic learning, using the metaphor of basketball to explain that students need to "dribble with purpose" rather than simply going through motions. This episode offers practical insights for educators navigating the evolving relationship between traditional teaching approaches and emerging AI technologies.