Experiential learning can help ensure that higher education experiences offer value in the face of AI, writes Shannon McKeen (Wake Forest University School of Business). McKeen writes that institutions must adapt to prioritize things AI cannot do, including providing students with real-world learning experiences. This means that instructors must become “learning architects” who guide students as they complete experiential learning. He recommends that instructors encourage students to make and learn from their mistakes and rethink assessment to include real-world impact. “Universities that integrate experiential learning into the fabric of their academic models will thrive, creating graduates who can navigate complexity, solve real-world problems, and work alongside AI rather than be replaced by it,” concludes McKeen.
