Human-Centered Teaching With AI for UDL, Engagement, and Efficiency

Hello. My name is Sally Barton-Arwood, and I am a faculty member in the College of Education at Belmont University in Nashville. Thank you for previewing my poster, “Human-Centered Teaching with AI for UDL, Engagement, and Efficiency.” The purpose of this work is to explore how artificial intelligence can serve as a thought partner for faculty—helping us generate ideas, create first drafts of teaching materials, and support student learning—while keeping our teaching grounded in inclusive, human-centered pedagogy. This poster highlights three outcomes: how AI can support UDL-aligned instruction, how it can strengthen student digital literacy and deeper learning, and how faculty can model ethical and transparent use of AI so that equity and human judgment remain central. You’ll also see a strategies table with classroom applications—like generating multiple representations of a concept, designing low-stakes quizzes, and brainstorming projects connected to students’ interests. And I’ve included guiding questions to spark conversation when we meet together in October. In short, this poster emphasizes that AI can enhance and expand teaching when used thoughtfully—always to augment, not replace, the human relationships at the heart of education. Thank you, and I look forward to the conversation.