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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 21 MIN

Live from ASU+GSV with Dave McCool

from The Higher Ed Geek Podcast · host Enrollify

In this bonus episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV summit in San Diego, we sat down with David McCool of Muzzy Lane about how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment through interactive simulations and role-play experiences. They explore how these tools can move beyond traditional content recall to help students practice real-world skills in more engaging, dynamic ways.  The conversation highlights the balance between leveraging AI’s power and maintaining intentional learning design, emphasizing that while AI can enhance personalization and efficiency, strong structure and human guidance remain essential for meaningful skill development. Guest Name: David McCool - President and CEO at Muzzy Lane Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Dave McCool is the President & CEO of Muzzy Lane, a provider of a range of simulation solutions for education and training, utilizing a roleplay format enhanced by AI to provide high quality, flexible, and cost-effective learning and assessment simulations. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this bonus episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV summit in San Diego, we sat down with David McCool of Muzzy Lane about how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment through interactive simulations and role-play experiences. They explore how these tools can move beyond traditional content recall to help students practice real-world skills in more engaging, dynamic ways. The conversation highlights the balance between leveraging AI’s power and maintaining intentional learning design, emphasizing that while AI can enhance personalization and efficiency, strong structure and human guidance remain essential for meaningful skill development.

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