Episode #57: Equity, Justice, and AI w/Maha Bali

About this episode

Geoff Cain interviews Dr. Maha Bali about social justice, open education, and the ethical complexities of AI in the classroom.

In Episode #57 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Dr. Maha Bali, Professor of Practice at the American University in Cairo, about social justice, open education, and the ethical complexities of AI in the classroom. Maha shares her journey into critical pedagogy, explains the importance of culturally responsive teaching, and discusses how faculty developers can support inclusive learning environments. They explore the concept of “intentionally equitable hospitality,” unpack the risks of bias and surveillance in generative AI tools and highlight the importance of critical AI literacy for both faculty and students. Maha emphasizes the need to balance care with justice and encourages educators to engage thoughtfully with emerging technologies, while avoiding shame or pressure. The episode offers rich insights on fostering agency, honoring diverse perspectives, and navigating AI with integrity and curiosity. Maha Bali will be the keynote at the 2025 AI+OER Institute, hosted by the CPTC TLC virtually on Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, 2025. The event is free, so if you like this podcast, please register and save the dates! Register for the 2025 CPTC AI+OER…

People in this episode

Host: Geoff Cain

Guest: Dr. Maha Bali

Topics covered

• equity
• justice
• AI in education
• critical pedagogy
• culturally responsive teaching
• inclusive learning environments

Keywords

• social justice
• open education
• AI ethics
• critical pedagogy
• inclusive education
• culturally responsive teaching
• AI literacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American University in Cairo

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