Kellon Petzak

Ultimately, AI is not just enhancing technology in CTE, it is transforming how technical education is delivered, preparing students for a workforce that is increasingly driven by AI and automation, while emphasizing inclusive and ethical learning practices. The integration of AI with augmented and virtual reality will create highly immersive, hands-on learning environments, while predictive analytics will help educators identify and support at-risk students earlier.

Studying these AI concepts has given me a much clearer understanding of how rapidly the field is evolving and how different techniques work together to solve complex problems. I now see AI not just as advanced technology, but as a set of practical tools that can be applied across many industries.

As someone who teaches computer science and robotics, I view algorithmic bias not as a minor technical glitch, but as a critical ethical issue that future engineers must learn to identify and address. Students need to understand that every dataset carries the values of the people who created it. When we build robots or AI systems, we are not just writing code — we are encoding decisions that can affect real human lives.

I am currently writing a dissertation on LLM's in education, but this was a good refresher. In this module on the Foundations of AI, I gained a better understanding of how artificial intelligence developed over time and what core ideas it is built upon. I found it interesting to see how the field has evolved from its early beginnings to the powerful systems we have today. I plan to use this knowledge to think more carefully about the AI tools I use in my daily life and studies, and to approach them with greater awareness. I’m curious to hear what… >>>