Beyond Time-Saving: Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever in AI-Enhanced Classrooms

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dean Shareski, educator, author, and passionate advocate for meaningful learning in schools. Dean challenges common misconceptions about AI in education, arguing that technology's true value isn't just in saving time—it's in enhancing clarity and strengthening the human connections that drive learning. We explore why relationships between students and teachers become even more critical in an AI-enhanced world, discuss community-driven approaches to AI integration, and examine how technology can support teacher well-being rather than replace educators. Dean shares insights from his collaborative work with Advanced Learning Partners and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, offering practical wisdom for districts navigating AI implementation together and a refreshingly human perspective on education's technological future.Dean Shareski is an educator, author, speaker, and passionate advocate for joy and meaningful learning in schools. Dean has spent his career at the intersection of education and innovation, helping educators reimagine what’s possible in the classroom. A former teacher, curriculum consultant, and community manager at Discovery Education, Dean is widely known for his engaging presentations and his work on professional learning and digital pedagogy. Currently, Dean is partnering with Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Advanced Learning Partners on a province-wide initiative that brings together districts from across Ontario to mobilize and integrate Generative AI in meaningful and responsible ways. His leadership in this project is helping shape how schools across the province understand and leverage AI to support student learning and system transformation.You can find Dean on LinkedIn and on his blog https://ideasandthoughts.org/about/ Feedback? You can ask your questions or give us feedback on the show here Want to know more? You can check out our: WCDSB GenAI Guidelines, infographics, and Innovation website: https://innovate.wcdsb.ca/Want to know more?You can check out our: WCDSB GenAI Guidelines, infographics, and Innovation website: https://innovate.wcdsb.ca/Feedback? You can ask your questions or give us feedback on the show here Want to get in touch? Contact Katrina & Whitney by email at: [email protected] and [email protected] or on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.