In this episode of Inside the Learning Experience podcast, Betheny Gross sits down with Drew Ceccato, senior manager of partnerships at WGU, to explore how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping postsecondary education, and why this moment feels different from every prior efforts.
Together, they unpack how AI is unlocking long-standing goals in higher education: stronger alignment between learning and work, more flexible and affordable pathways, and real opportunities for learners who have historically been left out of postsecondary systems altogether. Rather than leading with technology for technology’s sake, the conversation stays grounded in what matters most: students, outcomes, and equitable access to opportunity.
From translating between employer, educator, and learner “languages,” to rethinking degrees, credentials, and lifelong learning, this episode lays out a vision for a more inclusive, responsive, and student-centered postsecondary ecosystem. It’s an honest look at what AI can (and can’t) do, the urgency of moving faster, and the partnerships required to ensure this next era of education delivers on its promise.
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