Listen to your documents using Gemini in Google Docs
This helpful feature offers an accessible option for users who want to review documents on the go or prefer to listen rather than read.
The Studio: A Space for Digital Innovation
The Studio: A Space for Digital Innovation is a new initiative at Wake Forest University that will officially launch in Spring 2026.
How Tech is Changing College Learning
Between never-sleeping AI tutors and simulations that break classroom walls, tech keeps rewriting the college playbook.
Join the Conversation: Survey on AI in Teaching, Research, and Work
The Provost’s Office, Information Systems, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching, and the Center for Analytics invite faculty and staff to participate in a brief, confidential survey about AI attitudes, teaching practices, workplace applications, research practices, learning experiences, and usage patterns on campus.
Is the Cost of Knowledge Acquisition Now a Dad Joke?
We are on the cusp of an educational renaissance, but is it at the cost of human social skills? According to Shannon McKeen, generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the very foundation of learning. In this episode, we’ll debate how AI forces educators to rethink everything from assessment design to promoting genuine cognitive effort. Hear how he leverages artificial intelligence to foster deeper student engagement and prepare tomorrow’s leaders for an unpredictable professional world. And that’s not a dad joke, but ChatGPT has given him hundreds of them.
Quick Dive: Crafting Worlds and Slaying Dragons with AI
It will be hard to out-nerd this episode in the future. Beyond professional applications, AI is becoming a powerful tool for personal passions and hobbies. Join Michael as he details how his friend uses generative AI to build immersive tabletop gaming campaigns, reducing hours of prep work and unlocking a new level of creativity for storytelling, character design, and in-game challenges.
Johnny Cash Singing Barbie Girl and Educators Leveling Up with Generative AI
High school says no. Industry demands yes. Where does Generative Artificial Intelligence fit into the higher education and professional environments? Visual Analytics Professor Elizabeth Ricks tackles the thorny questions surrounding these concepts. Is collaborating with them a moral lapse, or essential for tomorrow’s careers? Communication is key. Context matters. Conquer your weaknesses and amplify your strengths.
“It’s Complicated”: Philosophical Thoughts on Using Generative AI for Learning
The future of intellectual development is at a crossroads. Betsy Barre, Assistant Provost and Executive Director of the Center for Advancement of Teaching, explores the ‘messy,’ nuanced relationship between advanced digital cognition and the human educational process. From the temptation of effortless answers to the profound need for deep analytical engagement, this conversation goes beyond the surface to ask: how do we cultivate robust comprehension in an age of intelligent systems?
Saying Goodbye to WIN: Focusing on Enhanced Digital Resources
Since its inception in 1998, WIN has played a crucial role as Wake Forest University’s central digital platform, providing access to a wide array of essential academic and personal resources.
Building Better Thinkers: Why STEM Minds Need a Palette of Liberal Arts
At the crossroads of hard science and humanities: Dr. Fred Salsbury explores a compelling idea. How does a liberal arts education equip STEM students to engage more deeply and critically with sophisticated computational tools? What follows is a discussion about unlocking not just technical skill, but the crucial ability to evaluate, connect, and truly understand the outputs of these powerful new systems. It’s about more than just getting the answer; it’s about the vital, human-centered skill of thinking behind it.