What Should Universities Teach When AI Knows Everything? with George Siemens of SNHU from Edtech Insiders

What Should Universities Teach When AI Knows Everything? with George Siemens of SNHU

56 minutes Posted Jun 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm.

AI's impact on today's education system and what comes next

Why leaders need hands-on AI experience.

Why learners need a "second brain" that extends beyond graduation.

The origins of Connectivism and its relevance in the AI age.

Is AI an expert, a connector, or something entirely new?

Why universities struggle to keep pace with change.

The concept of "cognitive escalation" and the future of human work.

How universities can evolve beyond knowledge transfer.

How universities, startups, and AI labs can collaborate.

Lessons from MOOCs and what they teach us about AI-enabled learning.

George's prediction for AI agents and knowledge work over the next year.

George's recommended voices and resources.

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Send us Fan Mail George Siemens is the Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and one of the most influential learning theorists in modern education. He is the creator of Connectivism, co-creator of the first MOOC, and a leading voice on how AI is reshaping learning, higher education, and knowledge itself. 💡 5 Things You'll Learn in This Episode How AI is changing the architecture of knowledge and learning. Why personal knowledge systems...

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