
This special report of The Digital Campus examines how artificial intelligence is spreading quickly on college campuses, in ways both seen and unseen. New technologies — chatbots, “smart” buildings, the internet of things, predictive analytics, plagiarism-detection software — are taking on tasks previously handled by humans. We haven’t quite reached the point where robots are leading lectures or androids are running amok on a Westworld-style campus. More likely, artificial intelligence might be apparent in a new irrigation system that conserves money and water by sensing when to shut down, or in an admissions chatbot that saves staff time by answering prospective students’ questions.
This report also explores concerns about AI, including questions about the ethical use of data that’s so essential for many of its functions. And it offers other futuristic content, including advice on how to spice up your classroom with virtual technology and a report on the growing number of academic programs focused on drone technology.
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How A.I. Is Infiltrating Every Corner of the Campus
In enrollment, advising, and campus facilities, the revolution is spreading fast. -
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Can Artificial Intelligence Make Teaching More Personal?
Professors say it’s not only faster but fairer. -
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Did You Know You Can Major in Drones?
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How to Decide Turf Battles Over Campus Space: Use Data, Not Emotion
Sometimes campus leaders don’t have all the information they need. -
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How Ed Tech Is Exploiting Students
The invisible hand helps itself to student labor and data. -
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Why Your College Needs a VP for Online Learning
The job is no longer on the sidelines. It’s key to staffing, development, and training. -
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7 Steps to Better Online Teaching
What one instructor learned from YouTube, and other strategies that helped her better motivate her students. -
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Why Researchers Shouldn’t Share All Their Data
Too much self-exposure might compromise a career. It might also muddle one’s message. -