Human Connection at Scale: The Future of Learning with Kelvin Thompson - Part 2

From gatekeeping to door-opening—and how to truly engage learners.In part two, Kelvin Thompson shifts the conversation from strategy to practice—exploring what it really takes to engage learners in today’s complex educational landscape. From rethinking faculty roles as “door openers” to scaling impact across institutions, Kelvin highlights the power of human connection as the foundation of effective teaching.We also unpack lessons from 200+ podcast episodes, the lasting effects of pandemic learning, and why humanizing education is both a moral imperative and a competitive advantage.Key Takeaways:Why faculty should move from gatekeepers to facilitators of accessThe importance of students feeling “seen” in the learning experienceHow to scale teaching and learning support beyond the “usual suspects”Why technology works best as an amplifier of human connectionJoin us at www.engagedbydesign.com to learn more aboutThe Course Design Accelerator Faculty-in-the-Loop AI in Higher Education