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Dr. Marla James Led National AI Education Workshop at ASWE Rise Summit

Union Catholic High School is proud to share that educator and digital learning leader, Dr. Marla James, successfully presented a two-hour pre-conference workshop at Annual Summit for Women in eLearning (ASWE Rise), held October 22-24, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

Hosted in conjunction with WCET 2025, one of the nation’s most influential digital learning conferences, ASWE Rise celebrated women driving innovation, transformation, and leadership in online learning. The selective, high-impact event welcomed 500 leaders and practitioners shaping the future of digital education across the country.

Championing Innovation in AI-Powered Education

Dr. James’ workshop, “Leveraging AI for Transformative Online Education,” empowered attendees to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in virtual instruction. Her program addressed the central question:

How can online educators leverage AI to enrich instruction, support deeper learning, and create more inclusive, efficient, and impactful teaching experiences?

During her interactive session, participants:

  • Modeled AI-powered tools & strategies for source analysis, critical thinking, research, & argumentation online
  • Explored how AI can improve student engagement, personalize learning, & increase accessibility to support diverse learning needs
  • Examined practical, hands-on strategies for using AI to help students demonstrate their learning in meaningful ways
  • Leveraged AI to enrich instruction, support deeper learning, & create more inclusive, efficient, & impactful teaching experiences

A Proud Moment for Union Catholic

James’ leadership at ASWE Rise underscored Union Catholic’s mission to remain at the forefront of educational excellence and innovation.

"Marla continues to elevate digital learning at Union Catholic and well beyond,” said school leadership. “Her voice in this national conversation reinforces our commitment to preparing students for a world shaped by emerging technologies.

Union Catholic congratulates Marla on her outstanding professional accomplishment and the impact she continues to make in advancing the future of education.