Aurora, NE — December 2025 — OT Potential, in partnership with Scalable Learning, today announced the launch of its new AI Learning Modules, an innovative educational product designed to address one of the most pressing challenges in education today: how to use generative AI in ways that strengthen learning rather than undermine it.
As AI tools rapidly enter classrooms, many educators worry that AI can make learning too easy—reducing critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world preparedness. OT Potential’s AI Learning Modules take a different approach.
“We’ve all quickly become familiar with the concern that AI can stunt learning by giving answers too easily,” said Sarah Lyon, OTR/L, founder and CEO of OT Potential. “But what if AI could do the opposite? What if it could push learners into active problem-solving mode—requiring them to think, communicate, and adapt in complex, real-world scenarios?”
From Passive Content to Active, Situational Learning
The AI Learning Modules are built around situational, case-based experiences that reflect the complexity of real healthcare environments. Instead of passively consuming content, learners are placed inside realistic quality improvement (QI) cases drawn from real clinical projects.
Each 30-minute module allows learners to:
- Engage in time-constrained conversations with AI-generated healthcare team members
- Navigate emotionally realistic interpersonal dynamics common in clinical practice
- Make decisions under pressure, mirroring real-world healthcare settings
- Reflect and consolidate learning through an AI coaching debrief
The first two modules focus on quality improvement, supporting occupational therapy students in meeting ACOTE standards related to QI knowledge and application.
Pilot Testing at the University of Pittsburgh
The AI Learning Modules were piloted at the University of Pittsburgh, where OT Potential and Scalable Learning refined both the technical experience and instructional design.
Key outcomes from the pilot included:
- Improved technical performance and learner flow
- Successful experimentation with small-group participation, in addition to solo learning
- Confirmation that the platform meets FERPA compliance guidelines for educational use
These refinements ensure the modules are well-suited for classroom integration, small-group learning, and independent study.
AOTA Approval Enables Nationwide CEU Use
The first AI Learning Module has been approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is now eligible for use as continuing education (CEUs) by occupational therapy professionals in all 50 states. The module will be released to members of The OT Potential Club next week.
A second module is currently under review and is tentatively expected to receive AOTA approval and be released by the end of December.
What Comes Next
With nationwide CEU approval in place, OT Potential’s next phase will focus on:
- Continued piloting and refinement of the modules in academic classroom settings
- Evaluating group-based and facilitated learning models
- Identifying future module topics that address additional high-impact, hard-to-simulate areas of occupational therapy practice
“I’ve been deeply concerned about the impact of AI on learning—because most of what I’ve seen highlights the downsides,” Lyon added. “But building these modules has changed my perspective. AI can help us address one of healthcare education’s most persistent challenges: it’s incredibly difficult to simulate the true complexity of clinical work. As a result, students often feel underprepared for the realities they face on the job. These modules give learners a realistic, demanding, and safe way to practice that complexity.”
A New Vision for AI in Healthcare Education
Rather than replacing educators or simplifying learning, OT Potential and Scalable Learning aim to use AI to make learning more rigorous, more human, and more aligned with real-world practice.
“Our goal isn’t to make learning easier,” Lyon said. “It’s to make it more meaningful.”
About OT Potential
OT Potential is an OT-founded education platform serving occupational therapy professionals and students worldwide. Through evidence-based continuing education, podcasts, clinical resources, and AI-powered learning tools, OT Potential supports clinicians across the full span of their careers. Learn more at otpotential.com.
About Scalable Learning
Scalable Learning designs advanced, AI-driven learning experiences that promote active problem solving and deep understanding. The company partners with educators and organizations to bring research-backed, interactive learning models to scale. Learn more at scalablelearning.net.