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Dean Shareski interviews leaders from coast to coast to coast discussing innovation, change and the role leaders play in providing Canadian students with a world class education
How is Your School District Navigating and Addressing Generative AI?
The CanadianED Leadership Show
49 minutes
7 months ago
How is Your School District Navigating and Addressing Generative AI?
In this episode, we explore the novel approaches of West Vancouver and Ottawa Catholic School Boards in integrating generative AI into educational systems. Dean and the guests, Chris Kennedy (Superintendent, West Vancouver) and Tom D'Amico (Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic), discuss their AI journeys, collaborations, and the significant changes in teaching methodologies. They delve into the challenges and successes of AI-driven learning, share actionable insights and resources for educators, and emphasize the importance of balancing AI with traditional learning and physical literacy. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or AI enthusiast, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on the future of AI in education.
00:00 Introduction and Reflections on AI Implementation 01:10 Generative AI in Canadian School Boards 02:18 Insights from Tom D'Amico and Chris Kennedy 06:24 AI Tools and Certification Programs 08:24 Teacher and Student Use of AI Tools 18:08 Addressing Plagiarism and AI Literacy 23:17 Success Stories and Impact of AI in Education 26:36 AI in Education: Overcoming Language Barriers 27:13 Feedback on AI Translation Tools 28:30 Indigenous Perspectives on AI 30:26 Future Directions for AI in Education 33:48 Balancing AI and Physical Literacy 40:39 Reflections and Lessons Learned 43:06 Networking and Resources for AI in Education
The CanadianED Leadership Show
Dean Shareski interviews leaders from coast to coast to coast discussing innovation, change and the role leaders play in providing Canadian students with a world class education
