Week 3

Weekly Overview

Educational organizations cannot successfully implement artificial intelligence without first understanding the learners they serve. This week examines the changing needs, expectations, and experiences of today's learners while exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning. Students will consider how educational organizations can prepare educators to meet learners where they are while maintaining meaningful learning experiences.

Required Reading

Aguilar, S. J. (2026). Authenticating Intelligence: Preventing AI from Hijacking Education.

Chapter 3: EdTech Reimagines Education

Vee, A., Watkins, M., & Bruff, D. (2026). The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching.

Chapter 2: Meeting Students Where They Are

Additional Reading

Reason. (2026). 84% of American Students Use AI. They're Still Worried About What Comes Next.

This article examines how students are currently using artificial intelligence while highlighting their concerns about learning, ethics, and future readiness. As you read, consider how educational organizations can better prepare educators to address both the opportunities and concerns associated with AI.

READ ARTICLE

Leadership Perspective (Required Viewing)

Redefining Learning for an AI-Driven World

Watch this video before participating in this week's discussion and completing the weekly assignments. As you watch, consider how the ideas presented connect to this week's readings and the development of your Organizational AI Implementation Plan.

WATCH VIDEO

Assignments Due

Discussion 3 (10 points)

Are Educational Organizations Meeting Students Where They Are?

After completing this week's readings, discuss whether educational organizations are adequately responding to the changing needs of today's learners in an AI-enabled world. What opportunities and challenges should educators consider when designing learning experiences that incorporate artificial intelligence? Support your response using evidence from the required readings and the Reason article. 

Respond substantively to at least two classmates by extending the discussion through additional evidence, thoughtful questions, or professional experiences.

Project Development Assignment 3 (40 points)

Understanding Learners and Organizational Readiness

Building upon your work from Weeks 1 and 2, prepare a 3–4 page analysis examining how your selected educational organization currently serves learners in an AI-enabled educational environment.

Your analysis should address the following:

Describe the learners served by the organization.

Evaluate how the organization currently supports student learning with technology.

Identify opportunities for artificial intelligence to enhance teaching and learning.

Discuss potential challenges, including equity, access, and educator preparedness.

Recommend strategies that would better prepare the organization to meet the evolving needs of today's learners.

This assignment becomes the third section of your semester-long Organizational AI Implementation Plan.