2/2 While they can certainly support our work, #AI tools cannot replace thoughtful decision making informed by a combination data, experience, & a heartfelt commitment to advancing our institutional or programmatic mission. Only humans can fill that role.

5/5 Or perhaps it could send a referral to the Writing Center if a student asked the bot for help drafting or editing work assignments. The possibilities really are endless, but we have to be very thoughtful & strategic in how we leverage this technology.

4/5 A bot could conceivably serve as an academic advisor or be tied into the college's student support services dashboard, where it may send an alert to the Fin Aid office if a student was asking questions related to that topic.

3/5 First-generation college students would benefit from a bot that provides both uplifting, motivational feedback as well as recommendations for internal & external resources depending on the needs communicated by the student.

2/5 A faith-based institution, for example, would likely want to support students with encouragement & spiritual guidance woven into "conversations" with bots.

2/2 (3) There’s a huge potential enrollment pool that institutions aren’t tapping into; & (4) Institutions still aren’t recognizing the value of building #microcredentialing programs. #AcademicSky #EduSky