AI can generate the surface appearance of creativity, but not the lived experience that makes creative work meaningful. When students let the machine lead, the artifact may exist — but the authorship disappears. Education must design for decisions, not outputs, ensuring the student remains the originating intelligence behind the work.
Gutierrez & Lethcoe’s AI Essentials in Education (AI-Ed): Responsible AI Literacy Course for a Human-Centered Future
Developed by Gutierrez & Lethcoe for Washington’s community and technical colleges, AI Essentials in Education (AI-Ed) is a statewide Canvas course that helps faculty and staff use AI tools responsibly through five modules on ethics, collaboration, and human-centered innovation.
Beyond Knowledge Repositories: Teaching, Learning, and Creating in the Age of AI
In the age of AI, educators are reimagining what it means to create knowledge. As information becomes instantly accessible, our most valuable contributions come from lived experience — original insights that connect learning to life and help solve real-world problems.