Get ready for Pearson’s Digital Learning Summit, our thought leadership event designed to captivate Canada’s university and college teaching community! This year's theme is Navigating the Digital Frontier: Empowering Educators, Engaging Students.
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and idea sharing with your fellow instructors. The morning will kick off with a thought-provoking keynote on Everyday AI for Education by Bailey Parnell (details in the agenda and about the speaker sections below)
We will follow up the keynote with concurrent sessions on AI, gamification and active learning, alternative assessments and dealing with digital overwhelm. While you can only choose two, all sessions will be recorded and shared out for you to review afterward!
Throughout the afternoon instructors will enjoy smaller breakout room sessions that are discipline-specific. Your full agenda can be found below!
Attendees will also receive a Credly badge for their participation. Credly badges are digital credentials that you can share on LinkedIn or other digital profiles - this badge will help showcase your engagement and expertise in Digital Learning.
There are still spots available for GTA based educators - register here!
Event Details
Date:
Friday May 9, 2025
Time:
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM for the Sessions
- 5:00 - 7:00 PM for the Reception
Location:
Delta Hotels Toronto, 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6
Event Highlights
Keynote Speaker
Bailey Parnell
Everyday AI for Education: Generative AI for Human-Centric, Productive, and Ethical Teaching & Learning
Sessions
Participate in both thematic and discipline-specific sessions, ranging from pedagogy & assessment strategies to professional development to trending topics in specific subjects!
Connections
The Digital Learning Summit provides a great opportunity to connect with fellow instructors and share ideas & teaching experiences.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8-9:15 | Breakfast |
| 9:15-9:30 | Opening remarks |
| 9:30-10:30 | Keynote: Everyday AI for Education (Bailey Parnell) |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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| 10:45-11:30 |
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| 11:35-12:20 |
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| 12:20-1:20 | Lunch |
| 1:30-2:15 |
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| 2:15-3:00 |
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| 3:00-4:00 | Break / AI Innovation Showcase |
| 4:00-4:45 |
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| 4:45-5:00 | Closing Words |
| 5:00-7:00 | Reception (Steamwhistle Brewery) |
About the Speakers
Speakers will be added as sessions are confirmed – feel free to check back regularly!
Bailey Parnell
Bailey Parnell is a world-renowned speaker, active humanitarian, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the field of digital wellbeing. Having been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Bailey has shared stages with heads of state, consulted on TV shows, and partnered with prestigious organizations such as the United Nations, Deloitte, the NFL, and various governments around the world to share her insights on social media, generative AI, human skills development, and leadership in the future of work. Bailey is also the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills development company that partners with organizations to help their people learn the skills they need for personal and professional success. She is currently earning a Doctorate of Education in Learning and Organizational Change where she’s studying generative AI and human-centric leadership. Bailey’s work has been featured in Forbes, Good Morning America, and numerous other publications. Her groundbreaking research about social media’s impact on mental health led to the founding of her charity, the Center for Digital Wellbeing and her popular TED talk, which has been seen by 5 million people and counting.