AIxED Recap

November 21, 2025 · Sal Darji

I attended the AIxED in Boston on November 21, 2025

We’re all in this together

Education is currently navigating a period of Future Shock. Institutions, administrators, and faculty are struggling to keep pace with the acceleration of AI technology. Nobody has the complete answer. The policy landscape is lagging behind student and faculty usage. However, this struggle is universal. The overwhelming message from the conference is that we are all on this journey together, learning from each other.

Courseware is about to get interesting

Artificial Intelligence has fundamentally changed the value chain of content. The lecture hall model is fading, replaced by a focus on durable skills—competencies like ethical use, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. The core job as educators is shifting. They are no longer content creators simply delivering facts. They are experienced content designers who craft impactful learning environments. The curriculum must evolve to teach students how to engage with this new, AI-accelerated knowledge.

Higher-ed is lagging behind

The practical adoption of AI is hampered by two key areas: administrative inertia and a lack of specific training. Students and faculty are rapidly using general-purpose tools, often far ahead of administrative policy. To close this gap, there is an urgent need for two things. First, comprehensive teacher training to ensure AI is used intentionally and ethically. Second, the development of pedagogy-first tools that integrate data and design learning experiences (like AI tutors or “guided learning modes”) rather than simply replacing existing systems.