As artificial intelligence continues to transform how information is created, accessed, and consumed, educational institutions are increasingly exploring ways to equip faculty members with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance teaching effectiveness while maintaining academic rigor and learner-centered instruction.
Supporting this objective, the Ateneo de Naga University College of Business and Accountancy(ADNU-CBA) invited bneXt Innovation Academy to lead a faculty development session on "Educational Technology Updates for Modern Instruction" as part of the College of Business and Accountancy In-House Faculty Development 2026 program.
Held onsite at the Richie Fernando Hall, the session brought together faculty members from across the College of Business and Accountancy to explore practical applications of emerging educational technologies, particularly the growing role of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, research, and academic productivity.
The initiative forms part of the college's ongoing efforts to strengthen instructional excellence and prepare faculty members for evolving educational landscapes, including opportunities and challenges associated with AI-enabled learning environments.
Exploring AI for Modern Instruction
Drawing on his experience in AI capability building, workforce development, and technology training initiatives, Ken Masuhay guided faculty members through practical applications of Notebook LM and emerging AI tools within modern teaching environments.
Participants explored how educators can use AI tools to:
- Build course-specific knowledge repositories
- Generate study guides and learning materials
- Develop slide decks and student activities
- Accelerate literature review and research activities
- Improve faculty productivity while maintaining academic integrity
A key theme throughout the session was that AI should not replace teaching expertise but aid Professors and Faculty teach better.
Aligning Innovation with Academic Excellence
The discussion also addressed broader trends shaping modern education, including right use of AI and the growing importance of AI literacy among both educators and learners.
Through demonstrations and practical examples, participants explored how AI technologies can support instructional design while preserving the role of faculty as subject matter experts, mentors, and decision-makers. The session emphasized that successful AI adoption in education is not about replacing educators, but about helping them work more efficiently and effectively.
Strong Engagement Reflects Growing Interest in Educational AI
The session generated active participation and discussion throughout the program, reflecting growing interest among educators in understanding how AI can be integrated responsibly into academic environments.
Faculty members explored practical applications relevant to their disciplines and shared perspectives on how emerging technologies may shape teaching, research, assessment, and student engagement in the years ahead.
The discussions extended beyond technology itself and focused on a larger challenge facing educational institutions today: preparing students for a world where AI is increasingly embedded into professional and organizational life.
The strong engagement also highlighted a common theme emerging across many sectors: educators, like business and government professionals, are seeking practical guidance on how to move beyond awareness and toward responsible adoption of AI tools.
Strengthening AI Capability Building in Higher Education
The engagement marks another milestone in bneXt Innovation Academy's growing portfolio of AI capability-building initiatives across academia, industry, professional organizations, and enterprise environments.
Through collaborations with universities and educational institutions, the academy continues to support efforts aimed at helping educators understand emerging technologies and identify meaningful ways to incorporate innovation into teaching and learning practices.
"The most important question for educators today is not whether AI will become part of education. It already is. The opportunity lies in helping faculty understand how these tools can be used responsibly, ethically, and practically to create more time for the work that matters most: teaching, mentoring, and developing future professionals. AI should never replace educators. It should help amplify what great educators do best."
– Ken Masuhay, Business Unit Head of bneXt Innovation Academy
The invitation by ADNU College of Business and Accountancy reflects a growing recognition that educational institutions play a critical role in preparing learners not only to use technology, but also to think critically, ethically, and responsibly about its impact.
Looking Ahead
As educational institutions continue to navigate rapid technological change, faculty development initiatives focused on AI literacy and educational innovation are becoming increasingly important.
The collaboration between ADNU College of Business and Accountancy and bneXt Innovation Academy demonstrates how academic institutions and industry partners can work together to equip educators with the knowledge and confidence needed to integrate emerging technologies into modern instruction.
Through initiatives such as this, bneXt Innovation Academy remains committed to supporting educators, institutions, organizations, and communities in developing the capabilities required to thrive in an increasingly AI-enabled future.
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