Addressing Student Emotions: Overcoming Hurdles to Classroom Conversations About GenAI Use

This 30-minute online presentation draws from the We’re Only Human TLEF project, which supports faculty in navigating GenAI’s impact on writing-intensive courses. The presentation invites participants to reflect on emotional barriers students face when using GenAI—such as discomfort, ethical concerns, and fear of judgment—and how these affect classroom dialogue and academic integrity. Through anonymous surveys and shared reflection, attendees will explore how understanding student emotions can inform more compassionate, educative approaches to GenAI.