Reframing Bloom's Taxonomy for the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the skills students need and the way educators design learning. Traditional Bloom’s Taxonomy, while foundational, no longer fully addresses the cognitive and ethical challenges of an AI-driven world. This session introduces a reframed Bloom’s Taxonomy that expands beyond Create to include a new Transform layer, empowering learners to apply knowledge for real-world change and social impact.

Drawing from the white paper Reframing Bloom’s for the Age of AI, this session will demonstrate how institutions can move from fear to framework, using AI not as a threat but as a catalyst for deeper learning. Attendees will explore practical applications of the taxonomy and examine strategies for embedding AI literacy, fostering critical thinking, and cultivating adaptability across disciplines.

Join us to discover how reframing Bloom’s can help your institution strengthen pedagogy, support faculty innovation, and prepare future-ready graduates. 

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Speaker: Dr. Lisa A. Clark, EdD, is Associate Vice President of Academic Transformation at Blackboard, where she leads global initiatives in LMS adoption, AI-enhanced teaching and learning, and academic innovation. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education and instructional design, she is a published presenter, thought leader, and board member of the United States Distance Learning Association. Dr. Clark's work focuses on reframing pedagogy for the AI era, fostering innovative teaching and learning practices, and preparing students for success in an AI-augmented world.