
Managing the Load: AI and Cognitive Load in Education
Have you ever thought you had a well-designed course or class activity only to discover certain aspects that did not go as planned? When I first taught a

Have you ever thought you had a well-designed course or class activity only to discover certain aspects that did not go as planned? When I first taught a

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education faster than many can realize or believe. According to a 2025 report by Microsoft, 86% of education organizations now use generative AI

Generative AI is here and is creating challenges in higher education (Balch, 2023). As instructors, we are struggling with the need to teach our students necessary and marketable

AI is now embedded in teaching and learning. As educators, how do we help students benefit from AI without slipping into dependency, surface-level work, or ethical misconduct? I’ve found

What if the AI tools we are trying to limit and caution against were actually essential (or beneficial) to enhancing the critical thinking skills we

Parents who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s know the feeling: you’re listening to your kid’s playlist, and suddenly a song hits you with

As educators, we must stay current. What could be more current than Artificial Intelligence? Our students are using this tool at an unprecedented rate, and

Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, especially chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, are influencing many areas of higher education. Students and instructors can interact with these tools

Are you one of the reported 61% of higher education faculty now using AI in your teaching (Weaver, 2025)? A recent survey by the Digital

I remember talking to my students about GenAI for the first time, almost three years ago. We covered the uses and limitations of some tools.
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