Wayne Community College Mathematics Instructor Katie Holloman recently presented at an artificial intelligence (AI) conference held by the North Carolina Community College System in Asheboro.
The conference provided a platform for discussing the evolving role of AI in Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Holloman’s presentation, titled “24/7/365 Personal Tutor,” explored how generative AI can enhance student learning by fostering critical thinking, dialogue-driven engagement, and personalized instruction. The presentation featured the AI Socratic tutor prompt for students, student feedback, interactive demonstrations, and a look into additional AI tools for the classroom.
Attendees engaged in discussions on implementation strategies, utilization techniques, and the future of AI in education.
“Generative AI has the power to revolutionize how we approach assisting our students in comprehending our course concepts,” said Holloman. “By leveraging AI as a Socratic tutor, we can encourage deeper inquiry and independent thinking in students, preparing them for the complexities of the modern workforce.”
Holloman was one of four individuals who presented at the conference.
About the North Carolina Community College System
The only public organization in North Carolina dedicated to providing affordable college access to anyone in the state, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is focused on delivering a diverse, highly skilled talent pipeline aligned to the labor market. Through its efforts, NCCCS supports economic mobility that creates transformational generational change, and sets the national standard for innovation in higher education and workforce development.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.