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Marc Watkins is a Lecturer in Composition and Rhetoric and Assistant Director of Academic Innovation at the University of Mississippi, where he is affiliated with the Department of Writing & Rhetoric in the College of Liberal Arts. He is a leading voice in the integration of artificial intelligence into education, directing initiatives such as the Mississippi AI Institute for Teachers and leading faculty development on AI literacy.
His research interests center on Critical AI Literacy, AI in Education, and Generative AI beyond ChatGPT. He advocates for a balanced, critically engaged approach to AI in classrooms, emphasizing both supportive adoption and intentional friction. His work explores how generative AI impacts student learning and how educators can be empowered through training and ethical frameworks.
Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, his thought leadership is disseminated through regular writing in The Chronicle of Higher Education and his Substack newsletter Rhetorica, indicating a consistent scholarly and public engagement with AI and education.
Scientific Awards:
- 2018 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning
- Writing reprinted in Pushcart Prize anthology
Marc Watkins advises institutional strategies in academic innovation and leads faculty training programs on AI literacy. He has consulted with universities, private organizations like Grammarly, and K–12 schools, demonstrating broad impact in educational policy and practice.
He founded and directs the Mississippi AI Institute for Teachers, an initiative focused on preparing educators for the challenges and opportunities of generative AI in teaching and learning.
