Teaching Through Change: Navigating AI and Educational Technology Disruption

Feeling overwhelmed by AI in education? You've been here before.In this conversation, Dr. D'Arcy Norman draws on three decades of educational technology experience to reveal a striking pattern: roughly every ten years, a "revolutionary" technology emerges that promises to transform education forever. Computers. The Internet. MOOCs. And now, AI.Each time, the same fears surface. Each time, vendors promise disruption and personalization. And each time, education evolves—not by replacing human connection, but by thoughtfully integrating new tools into teaching practice.D'Arcy shares insights from his work leading learning technology initiatives at the University of Calgary, offering medical educators a practical perspective for evaluating AI tools while preserving what matters most: the relationships, mentorship, and clinical judgment that form the core of medical training.If you're a medical faculty member navigating AI fears, wondering how to maintain academic integrity, or simply trying to understand where AI fits in your teaching, this episode provides both historical perspective and actionable guidance. The message is clear: teachers won't be replaced by AI, and student learning won't be diminished—provided we embrace intentional course design and authentic assessment.The wave will pass. The question is how we ride it.