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September 4, 2025 38 mins

Dr. Cristi Ford and Mychelle Pride (Academic Director at the Open University), kick off our fourth season with a powerful conversation on how AI is reshaping education. From inclusive curriculum tools to adaptive assessments and student success coaches, discover how institutions can use AI to create equitable, personalized learning experiences. Learn why evidence, student agency and co-design are key to the future of teaching and assessment.

They discuss:
☑️ Open University’s pioneering work in AI, including initiatives like Core GPT, inclusive curriculum tools and AI-enabled student success coaches
☑️ The importance of student agency, co-design and personalized learning at scale
☑️ How to think about adaptive assessments and digital literacy frameworks
☑️ How thoughtful integration of AI can make education more responsive and inclusive for all learners.

Mychelle Pride is the Academic Director in the Pro-Vice Chancellor Students Office at the Open University (OU). In her current role, Mychelle provides learning, teaching and assessment direction, aimed to enhance the OU study experience and to ensure high standards across the PVC-Students portfolio. Mychelle is also the Director of the Open and Access programmes. Mychelle is really keen to ensure that students are engaged in OU decision making and loves any opportunity to work with students.  

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