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Andrew Shean

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Chief Learning Officer

Andrew Shean is the Chief Learning Officer at Penn Foster Group, where he leads academic programming, curriculum, courseware, operations, and support in pursuit of improving student lives. He also serves on the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to Anthology. Among other roles, Shean has previously co-led the Institute for Engaged Leadership in Online Education through Penn State World Campus, in partnership with Online Learning Consortium.

182: “Smarter Than the Machines”: Andy Shean on AI Literacy, Human Ingenuity, and the Future of Learning
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Sept. 17, 2025

182: “Smarter Than the Machines”: Andy Shean on AI Literacy, Human Ingenuity, and the Future of Learning

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens interviews Andy Shean, the Chief Learning Officer of Penn Foster Group. They discuss the transformative power of technology in education, the need for reimagining traditional educational pathways, and how Penn Foster is making education accessible and career-aligned for working adults. The conversation also delves into the role of AI in education and offers valuable advice for aspiring learning and development professionals
Guest: Andrew Shean
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