As AI continues to reshape how students write, read, and learn, many educators are asking: What does meaningful writing instruction look like now?

In our latest episodes of the Social Learning Amplified podcast, host Eric Mazur sits down with leading voices in education to explore the challenges and opportunities of teaching writing in the age of AI. These candid conversations offer timely insight into how faculty are rethinking reading, writing, and assessment in a rapidly changing landscape.

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Episode 27 – John Warner: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI

Live from Perusall Exchange® 2025, author and educator John Warner discusses how AI is reshaping writing instruction, assessment, and the role of human connection in the classroom.
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Episode 26 – Jonathan Malesic: Why Reading Still Matters in the Age of AI

What’s lost when students rely on summaries and shortcuts? Jonathan Malesic explores the future of long-form reading and how faculty can foster deeper student motivation and intellectual engagement.
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Episode 25 – Marc Watkins: Reading and Writing in the Age of AI

How is generative AI changing the way students interact with texts? Educator and AI Institute director Marc Watkins shares how faculty can design assignments that introduce productive friction, promote ethical AI use, and strengthen student-teacher relationships.
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"We must keep the human need at the center." -John Warner

Whether you're reevaluating your syllabus or just curious how your peers are adapting, these episodes offer practical strategies and fresh perspectives for navigating writing instruction today.

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