Reframing Bloom’s for the Age of AI: Designing learning for human judgement and insight

The accelerating influence of artificial intelligence in education presents both urgency and opportunity. As institutions grapple with how to prepare students for an AI-augmented world, traditional models of teaching and assessment must evolve. In this session, Clark introduces a reframed version of Bloom’s Taxonomy, updated for the age of AI, that emphasizes identity formation, interdisciplinary synthesis, and real-world impact. Through this lens, educators can shift from fear to framework, leveraging AI not as a threat, but as a tool for deeper, more human learning. Anchored in pedagogical theory, the framework provides a practical, ethical path forward for institutions seeking to lead in the era of AI. This is not just a framework; it is a blueprint for empowering educators and students to thrive in a future that is already here.

Lisa Clark is Associate Vice President of Academic Transformation at Blackboard and a recognized thought leader on the future of learning in the AI era. Named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026, she focuses on connecting learning science, emerging technologies, and institutional strategy to help organizations redesign learning for a rapidly evolving digital world. Dr. Clark serves on the Board of Directors of the United States Distance Learning Association and speaks internationally on AI, pedagogy, and learning transformation.

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.)