Beyond Bloom's: Redesigning Learning for the Age of Generative AI (Separate registration required.)

Bloom's Taxonomy has shaped higher education for 70 years, but generative AI has broken its core assumption: that a finished product proves that learning has occurred. This hands-on workshop brings together three researchers who have each developed post-AI frameworks to replace what Bloom's can no longer do. Participants will work through three complementary approaches: the Inverted Bloom's Taxonomy (which repositions "Create" as the beginning of learning, not the end), and the UnBlooms™ Framework (a recursive, metacognitive alternative designed for AI-mediated learning across disciplines). Collaborative activities, case studies, and real course redesign work will give participants practical tools to rethink their assessments, assignments, and learning outcomes for a world where answers are instant, but understanding is not. Outcomes of this workshop: attain a practical understanding of why Bloom's Taxonomy struggles in AI-mediated learning environments and evaluate three evidence-based alternatives; apply the UnBlooms Metacognitive Awareness Scale and Inverted Bloom's framework to authentic course redesign challenges; design learning experiences that position reflection as a continuous process rather than a final stage of learning; create a decision framework to determine when generative AI enhances learning and when it should be constrained or excluded. Upon successful completion of this preconference workshop, participants will be eligible to receive an EDUCAUSE microcredential. To earn this digital badge, participants must complete a brief workshop evaluation and share two key learning outcomes from their experience. On October 5, all registered participants will receive an email with instructions for completing these steps. Completion of both is required. To learn how to accept and make the most of the microcredential, visit the EDUCAUSE Microcredential website .