AI cannot replace teachers or the human elements of learning, but it can help redesign classroom workflows so students take a more active role in thinking, decision-making, and sense-making. In this keynote, Dr. Catlin Tucker explores how AI can support a shift toward student-led learning by reducing the burden of information transfer and freeing teachers to focus on what humans do best: building relationships, facilitating learning, and responding to students in real time. Dr. Tucker highlights how AI can support accessible learning experiences, flexible pathways, and meaningful choices that invite deeper engagement with content and peers. She shares workflow shifts and student-led strategies that position learners to discover, reflect, and improve their work over time, while developing the skills needed to use AI strategically and responsibly.
