AI and the Future of Education

Artificial intelligence has been around for more than 60 years and in that time it has generally existed out of sight while powering many conveniences in our daily lives. In the past few years, Generative artificial intelligence has captured the world’s attention and AI is suddenly a topic on everyone’s mind! Headlines promise incredible opportunities and warn of devastating threats to every corner of society. In this session, Kessler will share his experience working with AI as well as thoughts about the history, current hype and future of this fascinating phenomena and the role it plays in education.

Greg Kessler has published extensively and delivered invited talks around the world.  He is a professor of Innovative Learning Design & Technology in the Educational Studies department at Ohio University. His research addresses technology, teaching, learning, culture and language with an emphasis on teacher preparation and curricular design. 

Scholarly Teaching Conference

The WVU Teaching and Learning Center and the Office of the Provost will host the first annual Scholarly Teaching Conference at West Virginia University from May 13-14, 2026. 

Registration is now open. 
(Registration will close on Sunday, May 3.)