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CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast · Oct 27, 2025 · 26 min

Episode 12 - Design Thinking in the Classroom: A Conversation with Dr. Meghalee Das on UX, AI, and the Writing Process

Welcome back to the CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, where we explore the experiences, challenges, and strategies of dedicated educators. In this episode, host Eric Magrum continues the conversation with Dr. Meghalee Das, diving deeper into how user experience (UX) design principles can shape more intentional and student-centered classrooms. Dr. Das shares insights on: Applying UX design to create engaging learning experiences Navigating the possibilities and challenges of AI in the classroom Emphasizing process over product in writing and learning Tune in for part two of this thoughtful conversation with Dr. Das as she reflects on the role of design, technology, and reflection in fostering authentic student learning. Subscribe to the Podcast listserv! CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast would love hearing from you! Do you have a question for our guests, a teaching tip to share, or a story about faculty life? Send us a message by clicking on this text. Your message might make it into a future episode.

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Welcome back to the CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, where we explore the experiences, challenges, and strategies of dedicated educators. In this episode, host Eric Magrum continues the conversation with Dr. Meghalee Das, diving deeper into how user experience (UX) design principles can shape more intentional and student-centered classrooms. 

Dr. Das shares insights on: 

  • Applying UX design to create engaging learning experiences 
  • Navigating the possibilities and challenges of AI in the classroom 
  • Emphasizing process over product in writing and learning 

Tune in for part two of this thoughtful conversation with Dr. Das as she reflects on the role of design, technology, and reflection in fostering authentic student learning. 

Subscribe to the Podcast listserv!

CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast would love hearing from you! Do you have a question for our guests, a teaching tip to share, or a story about faculty life? Send us a message by clicking on this text. Your message might make it into a future episode.

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