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From Anxiety to Empowerment: How AI Fostered Growth and Community in One Semester

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The rapid rise of AI in education left many instructors feeling unsure of what more tech-driven classes might mean for their students' learning experiences.

This presentation summarizes key takeaways from the inaugural semester of an initiative to integrate AI tools to enhance collaborative, creativity-fuelled learning where students felt empowered to take academic and interpersonal risks without fear of judgment. Early results show AI can create space for deeper bonding, idea exchange, and engaging in a community of learners.

Kayla Almaguer,
Lone Star College

My purpose in life has always been to find the best methods ways to support others so they may achieve their goals. Being in education for 8 years, I have continued to hone my craft by practicing student-centered instruction, pursuing degrees in communications and mental health, and putting human connection above all else. Being in therapy for 10 years, I have learned that fostering an environment where people feel safe, valued, and empowered is paramount.