Live from ASU+GSV with Dave McCool

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with David McCool about the impact of AI on teaching and learning at the ASU+GSV summit.

In this bonus episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV summit in San Diego, we sat down with David McCool of Muzzy Lane about how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment through interactive simulations and role-play experiences. They explore how these tools can move beyond traditional content recall to help students practice real-world skills in more engaging, dynamic ways. The conversation highlights the balance between leveraging AI’s power and maintaining intentional learning design, emphasizing that while AI can enhance personalization and efficiency, strong structure and human guidance remain essential for meaningful skill development.

People in this episode

Host: Dustin Ramsdell

Guest: David McCool

Topics covered

• AI in education
• interactive simulations
• role-play experiences
• skill development
• learning design

Keywords

• AI
• education
• interactive learning
• simulations
• role-play
• skill development
• learning design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Muzzy Lane

Places: San Diego

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