In today’s technological landscape, where Generative AI and deep learning (as a subset of machine learning) are reshaping how we interact with information and each other, we explore the concept of deeper learning and how it fits within the educational landscape for both learners and educators. In this second session, we build on our experiences with finger weaving/knitting from the previous session to examine how the embodied metaphor of acquiring and practicing a fiber craft is linked to deeper learning. This form of learning, while serving as an umbrella term for competencies of 21st- century learners, is also described as emerging at the intersection of mastery, identity, and creativity. Throughout this session, we also explore the value of incorporating tactile activities into educational settings, discussing how educators can use multisensory approaches to learning with their students. Our goal is to balance the traditional focus on cognitive skills with more holistic, hands-on learning experiences, thereby re-humanizing education in our increasingly AI-driven world.
