Creativity is Not Dead: Innovating the Classroom with Prime Minister's Award Winner Michael Kearns

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 the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, Michael shares his innovative use of Generative AI across diverse curriculum areas such as Business, Social Sciences, and Drama. We explore specific examples of how tools like Copilot and HeyGen enhance student engagement and understanding, discuss ethical considerations, and address the challenges and opportunities of integrating GenAI into the classroom. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how Generative AI is shaping the future of education and fostering autonomy and creativity among students.Michael Kearns is the Business and Cooperative Education Department Head at Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School in Cambridge, Ontario. He is also a professional eLearning Developer who has developed engaging eLearning for ICAO (UN) and the University of Waterloo. He is a winner of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence - Certificate of Achievement for 2024.You can find him on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/mike-kearns-28504b154Feedback? 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/CreditsOutro Song: Suno AI. “Break the Mold.” Feb 9, 2024prompt: "Create a pop song about innovation in the classroom and pushing boundaries."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.