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Between the Prompts Podcast

Between the Prompts Podcast

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Welcome to Between the Prompts, the podcast where we explore how AI affects higher education. Join Vanessa Dennen and her cohosts, Lauren Bagdy (AI & Research) and Melissa Jones (AI & Learning) for conversation on how we make sense of and use AI in our daily practices.Between the Prompts Podcast
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  • Episode 06. Measure Twice Prompt Once.
    Nov 18 2025

    Join Vanessa and Lauren on Between the Prompts as they tackle the role of AI in developing research instruments. In this episode, Measure Twice Prompt Once, they explore whether AI can help researchers design surveys and interview protocols, or if it risks creating flawed tools and false confidence.

    From hallucinated scales and questionable scoring guidance to creative uses like alignment checks and usability testing, this conversation dives into the promises and pitfalls of letting bots into one of research’s most critical phases. Tune in for practical insights, candid examples, and a reminder that even in the age of AI, good research still starts with human judgment.


    #aiineducation #teaching #aiteachers #artificialintelligence

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    22 mins
  • Episode 05. Brains vs Bots
    Nov 17 2025

    Join Vanessa and Lauren on Between the Prompts as they tackle one of research’s most intriguing questions: How is AI shaping the earliest stages of inquiry? In this episode, Brains vs Bots, they explore whether AI can truly spark originality or if it risks producing derivative work. From the tension between human curiosity and algorithmic pattern-making to the ethics of disclosure and the influence of tech giants on academic priorities, this conversation dives deep into what happens when researchers invite AI into the ideation process.

    Is AI a tool, a partner, or something else entirely? Tune in for candid insights, critical questions, and a few surprising metaphors (peanut butter and chocolate, anyone?) as they debate the future of research creativity in an AI-driven world.


    #aiineducation #teaching #aiteachers #artificialintelligence

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    20 mins
  • Episode 04. Caution! Danger Ahead!
    Nov 17 2025

    Join Vanessa and Lauren on Between the Prompts as they navigate the hidden risks of bringing AI into research. In this episode, Caution Danger Ahead, they dig into the ethical and practical pitfalls researchers face, from data privacy and intellectual property concerns to hallucinated sources and algorithmic bias.

    How much trust should we place in AI tools? What happens when speed and convenience overshadow rigor and integrity? Tune in for candid stories, critical questions, and practical advice on how to keep your research grounded while exploring the promises and perils of AI.


    #aiineducation #teaching #aiteachers #artificialintelligence

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    20 mins
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