Episode 19 - Designing Learning in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Dr. Xuebin Wei

Welcome back to the CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, where we explore the experiences, challenges, and strategies of dedicated educators. In this episode, host Dr. Eric Magrum sits down with Dr. Xuebin Wei, a geography professor whose work focuses on generative AI in data science, education, and geospatial analysis. Together, they unpack how AI is transforming the ways students learn, think, and engage with course material.Dr. Wei shares insights on:·      Understanding large language models and their capabilities·      How students use AI and the new skillsets they need to develop·      Encouraging critical thinking in an AI-rich learning environment·      How generative AI is reshaping teaching practices and expectationsTune in for this thoughtful conversation on learning, digital literacy, and the evolving role of AI in higher education.Subscribe to the Podcast listserv!CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast would love hearing from you! Do you have a question for our guests, a teaching tip to share, or a story about faculty life? Send us a message by clicking on this text. Your message might make it into a future episode.