Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Cloning Myself with AI: Four Ways to Multiply Faculty Presence for Graduate and Adult Learners - Sherrie Myers Bartell, Faculty Focus

Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? I have. For many faculty in graduate and adult education that longing is more than a passing thought. Balancing the multifaceted needs of students who rely on your expertise, guidance, and presence often feels impossible. While teaching realities mean we can’t be everywhere at once, AI offers practical ways to extend our reach, enabling high-touch interactions even as responsibilities multiply. Thoughtfully leveraged, these tools help orchestrate a more responsive classroom by offering prompt feedback, facilitating richer discussions, and generating tailored resources, all while preserving the essential human connection at the heart of meaningful learning.