From AI-Proof to AI-Powered: Dr. Tawnya Means on Transforming Education Smarter Campus Podcast Episode 8

Join host Zach Kinzler as he sits down with Dr. Tawnya Means, Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation at UIUC’s Gies College of Business, to explore how generative AI is reshaping teaching and learning. With over 15 years driving technology-infused pedagogy, Dr. Means shares:Her journey from designing K-12 and higher-ed learning systems to leading large-scale online innovation programsWhy the “AI-proof assignment” mindset is a dead end—and how embracing AI can unlock richer, more personalized learning experiencesPractical strategies for supporting faculty as they adopt and integrate the latest AI toolsReal-world examples of generative AI in action, and how it can elevate both student engagement and instructional designTune in for a forward-looking conversation that moves beyond fear of cheating to a vision of AI as a powerful partner in education’s next chapter.