The Future Skills Podcast
Canada is facing wide-reaching demographic and technological changes that pose increasingly significant challenges to the world of work. The Future Skills Centre Podcast, presented by Signal49 Research, will explore these crucial emerging challenges to the future of work. In each episode, we will unpack a unique issue facing Canadians and hear from varying perspectives—such as community members, decision-makers, and thought leaders—to discuss solutions and paths forward.
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The Future Skills Podcast
S4 Ep. 01: Educational AI—Unlocking Potential in Post-Secondary Institutions
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In this episode, we delve into the implications of the AI revolution for teaching and learning within Canada’s post-secondary institutions. Join us as we speak with a researcher, an AI sector leader, and a university Chief AI Officer to uncover how this technology is reshaping education. From real-world applications to ethical considerations, we explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating generative AI tools (like ChatGPT) into the classroom, offering insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers alike.
Speaker list
- Melissa Judd, Vice-President, Research Operations and Academic Partnerships, Vector Institute
- Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer, Western University
- Adam Vanzella Yang, Senior Research Associate, The Conference Board of Canada
- Heather McIntosh, Director, Education and Skills, The Conference Board of Canada (host)
Links
- AI and the Future of Post-Secondary Education: Navigating the AI Revolution https://www.conferenceboard.ca/product/navigating-the-ai-revolution/
- Future Skills Centre Homepage: https://fsc-ccf.ca/
- Future Skills Centre Twitter: https://twitter.com/fsc_ccf_en
- The Conference Board of Canada Homepage: https://www.conferenceboard.ca/
- The Conference Board of Canada Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConfBoardofCda
- The Conference Board of Canada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceBoardofCanada/