Reggie Smith, AI Project Manager at NTC, and Brooke Schindler, Dean of General Studies at NTC co-led the session, “AIM Higher with AI POWER: Frameworks for Intentional AI Integration in Teaching and Learning.” The session showcased NTC’s structured approach to integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning through two custom-designed frameworks: AIM and AI POWER. These frameworks empower faculty to embed AI intentionally and ethically into curriculum and instruction, aligning with both workforce relevance and student learning outcomes. Through real examples and faculty pilot results, Smith and Schindler demonstrated how NTC is preparing both instructors and learners to confidently navigate an AI-enhanced academic and professional landscape.

“AI represents one of the most transformative shifts in education since the rise of the internet,” said Smith, AI Project Manager at NTC. “Our goal is to ensure AI integration enhances, not replaces, human connection in teaching and learning. Frameworks like AIM and AI POWER guide educators to make purposeful, ethical, and effective choices that elevate both instruction and student engagement.”

NTC’s efforts ensure faculty and students are equipped to engage with AI as both learners and creators, strengthening alignment between classroom learning and industry innovation.

“Sharing our work at EDUCAUSE underscores NTC’s leadership in building practical, responsible AI strategies,” said Schindler, Dean of General Studies at NTC. “We’re helping educators move beyond experimentation to intentional implementation, grounded in what truly improves student learning.”

Visit our Artificial Intelligence web page to learn more about NTC’s commitment to AI integration in education.