About
Learn about my inspiration to
lead the shift
for AI in education.
Hi, I’m Ashley Evans, a tenured professor (and prior Program Chair) of Software Development & Cloud Computing. I help colleges and learning institutions to design AI teaching & assessment strategies that are rigorous and student-driven.
I'm excited by the challenges of AI in education, and how educators can respond by creating practical, hands-on learning experiences that help students navigate our rapidly changing, AI-infused educational landscape.
Background
I spent the early part of my career at GM, Siemens, and Lockheed Martin before finding my calling in the classroom. As a tenured, fully online professor, I faced the AI disruption firsthand, built three practical frameworks, and launched Teach AI Ready to deliver faculty workshops and keynotes nationwide. Everything I do comes back to one goal: empowering faculty to teach confidently in the AI era.
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Leadership
As a tenured professor, I'm in the trenches figuring out how to teach software and cloud computing without losing students to ChatGPT. I design curricula that balance modern tech with old-school critical thinking. I help other educators move past the hype to find practical, student-centered ways to manage AI in their courses.
Scholarship & Press
At UCF's 2025 "Teaching and Learning with AI" Conference, I presented Designing Assignments That AI Can't Solve. The session became the most-attended of the event and sparked wider discussion across higher-ed. My work has been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education and Active Learning in Political Science.
Let's Collaborate
I'm booking speaking engagements and faculty workshops for Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026. If your institution is exploring AI-integrated teaching or designing AI-resistant assignments, I'd love to help.