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Teachable Moments: Preparing students for the future of AI

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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.

The world is changing faster than ever, with new technology shaping the way we learn and live every day. To prepare students for future opportunities, experts suggest embracing AI as a tool to enhance learning.

My colleague Ian O’Byrne, associate professor of Literacy Education, explains that blanket bans on AI in schools don’t work. Why? Because they ignore the reality of how students engage with technology. Instead of focusing only on what students create, he encourages us to look at how they learn.

By guiding students to use AI creatively, think critically, and collaborate ethically, educators can turn challenges into opportunities.

For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.

Rénard Harris is an Associate Professor of Management in the School of Business at the College of Charleston (2022-present). He teaches courses in Leadership and courses in Managing Diversity. His leadership course focuses on the dynamics of effective leadership, positive influence, and clear vision. His Managing Diversity course focuses on exploring culture, experiences, and identity as asset and resource of those less heard and less seen.