Deep Learning Dialogues

In this thought-provoking episode, we speak with Dr. Clara Colombatto from the University of Waterloo about her groundbreaking 2024 study on public perceptions of AI consciousness. The discussion rev…

In this thought-provoking episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we explore a transformative question: What happens when we move beyond traditional notions of plagiarism in education? Our guest Sarah El…

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we dive into the world of AI literacy in education with Jillian Kowalchuk, Manager of AI Literacy at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (https://ww…

In this unique episode, an AI bot takes center stage to analyze and present key highlights from the Waterloo Catholic District School Board's Generative AI guidelines. Listen as artificial intelligen…

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we bring you a special live recording from St. Mary's High School. We sit down with John Schneider, an educator, and Georgia, a Gr. 11 student, to discuss …

In this season finale of "Deep Learning Dialogues," hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett reflect on key learnings from the inaugural season and offer an exciting preview of what's to come. Disco…

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues our guest, Mark Daley, reveals why AI "Magic Rock" plagiarism detectors are a false solution and discusses WCDSB's forward-thinking approach using Microsoft…

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) with Joel Rorseth, a computer science PhD student from the University of Waterloo. Rorseth introduces us to RA…

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Legg, a Conestoga College instructor to explore the evolving landscape of education in the age of Generative AI. Our guest shares insights on curriculum devel…

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we interview Laura MacPhee, an ESL teacher from St. Louis, the adult education school within WCDSB. Our conversation explores how Generative AI assists tea…

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we speak with Michael Kearns, the award-winning educator and eLearning developer from Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School. As the recent recipient of…

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we explore the innovative use of Generative AI in the classroom at St. Mary's High School. We talk with three Grade 10 religion students, Serina, Brody, an…

In this episode, we sit down with secondary school teacher John Schneider to explore the dynamic role of Generative AI in education. We discuss the transformative potential of GenAI tools like Micros…

Join in on this conversation with two WCDSB educators and hear about the tangable ways they are using Microsoft Copilot to improve their workflow, effectively plan for student learning and school eve…

In this episode, we sit down with our WCDSB Mental Health Lead Andrea Snyder and our School Psychologist Dr. Anna Bowers to explore the growing intersection of generative AI and mental health support…

In this episode, we speak with Calvin Armstrong, who shares the inspiring story behind the genesis of the OAME AI Chat Bot project. He discusses the challenges, successes, and the feedback from teach…

In this episode, we sit down with Judy Merkel, a superintendent a Superintendent of Learning at WCDSB about the impact of Generative AI on education. We explore conversations about AI at home, practi…

This week listen in on the conversation as Whitney and Katrina explore the big ideas from the recent World Economic Forum's insight report "Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of AI in Education…

In this episode we discuss all things AI Guidelines with Vera Cubero, an Educational Consultant in the Office of Digital Teaching and Learning for the state of North Carolina. Vera is a lead contribu…

Episode eleven delves into the intersection of parenting, IT, and AI in education. In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Nash, a WCDSB parent who works in the IT sector to explore his insights on th…