The Hawkes Edge Podcast

Insightful discussions on teaching, technology, and transformation.

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The Hawkes Edge

The Hawkes Edge brings you insightful discussions on teaching, technology, and transformation in higher education. Each episode features conversations with educators, innovators, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of learning. From practical classroom strategies to emerging trends like AI, we explore what it takes to drive meaningful student success and what’s next for education.

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Season 1 Episode 2

EdTech-Beyond the Buzzwords: AI, Gamification, and Real Student Engagement with Dr. Jesse Melvin

From the role of generative AI in supporting, not replacing student learning, to the power of gamification in increasing motivation and participation, this conversation dives into practical, in-the-classroom strategies that are making a real impact. Dr. Melvin shares how he’s experimenting with course design, leveraging data to identify struggling students early, and using AI.

Together, they challenge the hype around AI and refocus the conversation on what matters most: creating intentional, human-centered learning experiences that meet students where they are.

If you’re an educator, administrator, or edtech professional trying to navigate the evolving role of AI in higher education, this episode offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective on what actually works—and what’s next.

Season 1 Episode 1

AI in Higher Ed with Scott Virkler, CEO of Hawkes Learning

This conversation with Hawkes Learning CEO Scott Virkler explores the role of AI in higher education, focusing on its impact on teaching, learning, and student success. It delves into the evolution of AI, market trends, challenges, and Hawkes Learning's deliberate approach to AI implementation. The discussion also highlights the importance of deliberate building and integration of AI, as well as the future of higher education.

Takeaways

  • AI in higher education is about elevating educators and students
  • AI implementation requires deliberate building and integration