Office Hours Podcast
Reimagining the University’s Purpose in the AI Age
The university’s human value in an AI world
If AI can deliver knowledge, tutoring, and feedback at scale, what is the university’s unique value? The answer isn’t simply about adopting new tools—it’s about reimagining the university’s purpose.
Join host Marni Baker Stein and Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc, Visiting Scholar and Special Advisor at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, as they explore why AI is an invitation to rethink how we teach, connect, and assess.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The shift from knowledge transfer to human transformation
- Balancing foundational knowledge, human skills, and AI
- Educators becoming “curators of community”
- Why assessment must be redesigned to measure what students can do
Tune in to The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera for practical ideas that can help your institution design human-centered learning experiences in an AI world.
Episode 3 speakers
Guest: Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc
Visiting Scholar at Harvard University
Host: Marni Baker Stein
SVP, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
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