Gen AI in Action: How to Build AI Skills and Literacy in Higher Ed
11/21/25
In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly sits down with Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher at Educause, to discuss the 2025 Horizon Action Plan focusing on building skills and literacy for using generative AI in higher education. They delve into the process behind Educause's annual Horizon reports, the actionable advice stemming from these reports, and the preferred future that educators and institutions should be aiming for. They also explore the goals for higher education over the next decade, the shift from AI policy to practical training, and the specific actions that different levels within institutions can take to integrate AI effectively. Jenay also teases her upcoming research project on AI's impact on day-to-day work in higher education.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:42 Understanding the Educause Action Plans
02:40 Focus on Generative AI Skills and Literacy
05:51 Preferred Future for Higher Education
10:40 Actionable Steps for Institutions
17:01 Next Steps and Future Research
20:10 Conclusion and Farewell
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 21 minutes
Transcript (coming soon)