Shape the Future Global Educator Series
Join AI and education experts as we explore the future of learning, AI ethics, practical AI tools for your classroom, and how to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.
March 23-26
11: 00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Leading in Learning Webinar Series
This three-part series brings together research leaders and Canadian faculty to explore practical, research-informed approaches to assessment, academic integrity, and personalized learning in the age of AI.
April 2 | April 9 | April 16 (Thursdays)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Live sessions with Q&A, plus on-demand access
Credly badges to showcase your professional development
Practical examples, prompts, and resources you can use
Shape the Future Sessions
Learn from leading experts in the field and connect with a global community of educators facing the same opportunities and challenges you are.
Monday, March 23
Human–AI Partnership: Distinguishing Performance from Learning
Professor Mutlu Cukurova, University College London
Explore when generative AI strengthens learning—and when it risks replacing thinking. Learn how a human–AI partnership approach can help you design teaching and assessment that protect student agency, judgement, and meaningful learning.
Tuesday, March 24
Ethical AI Principles for Responsible Innovation in Higher Ed
Dr. Paula MacDowell, University of Saskatchewan
Learn how to distinguish authentic learning from AI‑generated outputs and uphold integrity in an AI‑enabled classroom. Explore teaching‑first frameworks for ethical AI use that keep human judgement, transparency, and accountability at the centre.
Wednesday, March 25
Generative AI Explained: What Educators Need to Know
Jarrad Merlo, Pearson
Understand how generative AI works in simple terms and how to use it to teach more effectively. Live demos, plus practical time-saving workflows for content creation, feedback, and planning.
Thursday, March 26
Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
Educator, Student and Expert Panel discussion
Hear from educators, students, and experts about the skills, mindsets, and opportunities that matter most for career readiness, plus practical ideas you can embed into your teaching.
Leading in Learning Sessions
April 2 | 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT
From Reading to Doing: Using AI to Support Active Study
AI-mediated study features show potential to support more active learning strategies. Dr. Emily Lai and Dr. Muireann Hendriksen will discuss recent research on Pearson’s AI Study Tools and how students are using these tools to support deeper understanding without compromising academic integrity.
Speakers
- Dr. Emily Lai, Head of Research - Pearson
- Dr. Muireann Hendriksen, Principal Research Scientist - Pearson
April 9 | 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT
Assessment, Academic Integrity, and AI: Designing for Learning, Not Policing
As generative AI becomes embedded in students’ workflows, traditional assessment approaches are under pressure. This session reframes the conversation from detection and enforcement to intentional assessment design.
Speakers
- Dr. Laurie Schleicher, Manager, Faculty Advisory Services – Pearson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Dr. Jonathan Graves, Economics Professor – University of British Columbia
April 16 | 1:00 pm ET
Smart Education: Empowering Every Learner with AI
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, postsecondary institutions face a dual challenge: personalizing learning to meet the diverse needs of students while protecting instructor well-being. This presentation introduces a practical and research-driven approach to addressing both goals through AI-enhanced and human-centric adaptive learning.
Speaker:
Dr. Oscar Lin, Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems - Athabasca University
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