Policy, Pedagogy, and AI: Shaping Tomorrow's Education Today

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we welcome back Dr. Mark J. Daley, Western University's Chief AI Officer and NSERC Scholar in Residence, to explore the intersection of AI, education policy, and classroom practice. From breaking down Ontario's Bill 194 to reimagining assessment in an AI-enhanced world, we examine how today's decisions are shaping tomorrow's education landscape. Join us for an insightful discussion about maintaining human connections while leveraging AI's potential in education.Dr. Mark J. Daley serves as the Chief AI Officer at Western University and is a Professor of Computer Science, focusing his research on neural computation. Recently appointed as Scholar in Residence at the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), he brings extensive experience in higher education administration and the public sector, having previously served as CIO and AVP Research. In 2024, Mark was recognized as one of Canada's top 10 AI experts in McLean's Power List AI. Through his work and writing, including his Substack "Noetic engines," he provides critical insights on AI's integration into education and society while advocating for AI as a public good.You can find Mark at:Noetic engines Substackhttps://ai.uwo.ca/ LinkedInWestern UniversityFeedback? 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.