Teaching Challenges, Ethical Considerations, and Equity Issues

Navigating Gen AI Use in Northeastern University’s EdD Program

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https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2026.515

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generative AI, EdD programs, equitable access, scholar-practitioners, faculty engagement

Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is significantly transforming teaching and learning globally, presenting both challenges and opportunities within higher education. As faculty members in the Doctor of Education at Northeastern University, this essay reflects on our collaborative efforts to incorporate generative AI tools into our program. Initial faculty engagement sessions highlighted disparities in Gen AI access and explored individual faculty members’ perceptions and preparedness for incorporating these tools in graduate education programs. Key outcomes emphasized the need for consistent exposure to Gen AI across curricula, addressing ethical considerations, and fostering critical thinking skills essential for effective AI use.

Author Biographies

Kelly Conn, Northeastern University

Teaching Professor, Graduate School of Education

Joan Giblin, Northeastern University

Associate Teaching Professor, Graduate School of Education

Daniel Serig, Northeastern University

Assistant Teaching Professor, Graduate School of Education

Chris Unger, Northeastern University

Teaching Professor, Graduate School of Education

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2026-02-03

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McNabb, J., Conn, K., Giblin, J., Serig, D., & Unger, C. (2026). Teaching Challenges, Ethical Considerations, and Equity Issues: Navigating Gen AI Use in Northeastern University’s EdD Program. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice, 11(1), 37–41. https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2026.515

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Regular Issue

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