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Deep Learning Dialogues

Katrina Gouett and Whitney McKinley

Welcome to "Deep Learning Dialogues," the essential podcast for K-12 educators diving into the transformative world of generative AI. In each episode, we bring you insights from experts at the forefront of this innovative technology. We will explore how GenAI can be used in a human-centered way to foster equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom.Follow us on Instagram @WCDSBInnovates or head over to https://innovate.wcdsb.ca/ for all things Innovation.This is a Waterloo Catholic District

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1:00:51

From AI Aware to AI Fluent: Practical Steps for...

Deep Learning Dialogues ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett explore the practical steps required for educators to move from being "AI aware" to "AI fluent". Guest Meghan Hargrave discusses how to bridge the digital divide by integrating generative AI into K-12 classrooms with a focus on purpose and pedagogy rather than just buzzwords. The conversation covers actionable strategies for using AI as a "thought partner" for tasks such as creating formative assessments and

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48:41

Encountering AI with a Moral Compass: Faith, Ethics,...

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2025/12/11

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett engage with Giancarlo Brotto, an educator and AI advocate, to explore the intersection of education, artificial intelligence, and ethics. They discuss the importance of viewing AI as a gift that should serve humanity, the varying perspectives of students and educators on AI, and the need for moral discernment in its use. The conversation emphasizes the role of educators in guiding students through the complexities

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36:45

Redefining Tech Education: Inside Mila’s AI for Good Lab

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2025/12/04

In this episode, hosts Katrina Gouett and Whitney McKinley welcome Jennifer Addison, Project Manager for the AI for Good Lab at Mila, Quebec’s artificial intelligence institute. Jennifer details the lab’s mission to equip women and gender-diverse individuals with the skills to build machine learning projects, fostering a more inclusive tech culture and inspiring leaders to use AI for social good. The conversation explores the power of curiosity-driven learning and the importance of creating safe,

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40:58

EQAO’s Human-Centered Approach to Artificial...

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2025/11/28

In this week’s episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett are joined by Dr. Jennifer Hove, Director of Data and Reporting at EQAO, to navigate the complex intersection of artificial intelligence and large-scale assessment. Dr. Hove outlines the agency’s "slow and steady" roadmap to AI adoption, emphasizing a human-centered framework where Ontario educators remain the primary drivers of assessment creation and scoring. The conversation explores how EQAO is looking

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29:51

Walking Quietly with AI: Medicine Wheel Teachings for...

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2025/11/22

In this conversation, we explore how Indigenous governance and cultural frameworks can guide ethical technology use in education. Sherri Cecchetto introduces the Medicine Wheel as a holistic lens for approaching AI in K–12 classrooms—emphasizing reflection, relationship-building, and responsibility over speed and profit. Together, we unpack themes of digital sovereignty, environmental impact, and the importance of slowing down to make intentional choices about technology. This episode challenges

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32:14

Braiding Knowledge: Indigenous Law Meets AI in Education

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2025/11/13

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett sit down with Taryn Michel, an Indigenous educator, law scholar, and community leader, to explore the intersection of Indigenous knowledge systems and artificial intelligence in K–12 education. Taryn shares her journey as a professor in the Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work program at Laurentian University and offers insights into Indigenous data sovereignty, ethical AI use, and the importance of relational

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31:54

AI and the Heart Work: Indigenous Wisdom in a Digital...

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2025/11/06

In this powerful episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we continue our conversation with Dr. Taima Moeke-Pickering, Director of the School of Indigenous Relations at Laurentian University. This episode explores how educators can ethically and respectfully integrate AI into K–12 classrooms while honoring Indigenous knowledge systems. Dr. Moeke-Pickering shares insights on land-based learning, trauma-informed pedagogy, and the importance of “showing up” with intention and care. This episode is a call to

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51:49

Digital Land Back: Indigenous Teachings for AI Justice

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2025/10/30

In this powerful opening to a four-part series, hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett sit down with Dr. Taima-Moke Pickering, Sheri Cecchetto, and Taryn Michel from Laurentian University’s School of Indigenous Relations to explore how artificial intelligence intersects with Indigenous law, land, and sovereignty. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink AI not as neutral, but as deeply tied to land, community, and responsibility. Through Indigenous teachings, legal frameworks, and

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46:03

The Disengaged Teen: Reimagining Student Engagement...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, hosts Katrina Gouett and Whitney McKinley welcome award-winning journalist and author Jenny Anderson to explore the urgent challenges of student disengagement and the transformative potential of generative AI in education. Drawing from her book The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better, Jenny shares insights into the four dynamic modes of learning—passenger, achiever, resistor, and explorer—and how educators can help

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1:00:55

Privacy Empathy in the Age of AI: How the IPC is...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we sit down with Patricia Kosseim, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, to explore the critical intersection of student privacy, educational technology, and artificial intelligence. From the challenges school boards face when negotiating with EdTech vendors to the ethical complexities of AI in classrooms, Commissioner Kosseim offers expert insights and practical guidance for educators. We discuss the importance of “privacy empathy,” the role of

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46:07

Exploring AI Literacy Through Minecraft: The Cyber...

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2025/10/10

Join us as we welcome educator and game creator Blaise Patterson to discuss the innovative Minecraft Cyber Safe AI Dig Deeper World. Discover how this interactive experience helps students build AI literacy, digital citizenship, and critical thinking skills through engaging, age-appropriate gameplay. Learn about the challenges of designing meaningful AI education, strategies for supporting teachers, and practical classroom resources for fostering safe and responsible technology use.Blaise Patterson

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39:53

From Curiosity to Connection: Kids, Chatbots, and...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, Jasmine Zhang, a PhD student at the University of Waterloo, discusses how digital media and AI companions impact the well-being of children, caregivers, and families. The conversation covers practical strategies for parents and educators, the role of trusted adults, digital literacy, and the challenges and opportunities of AI in mental health and education.Jasmine received her Bachelor of Science (Honours Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour) from

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34:13

Personhood for Rivers: Indigenous Data Sovereignty...

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2025/09/22

Join us as Dr. Kelsey Leonard explores the groundbreaking concept of granting personhood to rivers and lakes, and discusses how Indigenous data sovereignty can transform water rights in the age of AI. Discover how traditional knowledge, legal innovation, and technology intersect to address water justice, protect Indigenous communities, and shape the future of global water governance.Please note: Due to recording issues in the second half, audio quality varies - however, the content remains

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53:50

SDG Gaps & Opportunities: Empowering Young...

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2025/09/11

This episode of Deep Learning Dialogues explores how AI can empower young changemakers to address global sustainability challenges through the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework. Dr. Henrik von Wehrden and Jorge Gustavo Rodrigues Aboytes from Leuphana University share research showing that AI applications favour technical SDGs over social justice goals, creating important gaps in how technology addresses global challenges. The conversation emphasises K-12 students' natural capacity for

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2:47

Deep Learning Dialogues Season 3 Trailer

Deep Learning Dialogues ·

2025/09/10

Join us for season 3! We have an incredible lineup of guests to look forward to. Be sure to subscribe or follow Deep Learning Dialogues in your favourite podcast player. 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 usfeedback on the show hereWant to get in touch? Contact Katrina & Whitney by email at: katrina.gouett@wcdsb.ca and whitney.mckinley@wcdsb.ca or on LinkedIn

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24:40

Season 2 Finale: From Guests to Insights - Our...

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2025/07/17

Join Whitney and Katrina as they reflect on an incredible Season 2 of Deep Learning Dialogues! After 50 episodes exploring the intersection of AI and education, our hosts turn the tables and interview each other about their biggest takeaways, favourite moments, and the insights that continue to shape their thinking.From Dr. Jean Clinton's reminder that "love builds brains" to Emmanuel Duplàa's challenge to embrace chaos in the classroom, discover which conversations changed their perspectives on

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42:49

Empowering Teachers, Engaging Students: The Wayground...

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2025/07/03

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Bieronski, Growth Lead for Canada at Wayground (formerly Quizizz), to explore how this innovative EdTech platform is revolutionizing K-12 education through AI-powered tools that truly serve both educators and learners. As a former secondary teacher turned EdTech advocate, Andrew shares insights into Wayground's recent rebranding, their groundbreaking accommodations tool that automatically personalizes learning for every student, and why having educators at

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45:45

Evolution, Not Revolution: The AI Literacy Framework...

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2025/06/19

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking "Empowering Learners for the Age of AI: An AI Literacy Framework for Primary and Secondary Education" with Veronica Ellis, a molecular biologist turned educator at TeachAI. Veronica shares her journey from studying bacteria to developing global AI curriculum, sparked by her experience teaching during the COVID pandemic when technology inequities became starkly apparent. We dive deep into the collaborative framework created by the European Commission,

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52:08

Beyond Time-Saving: Why Relationships Matter More...

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2025/05/29

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

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52:00

Building Momentum for Change: Small Steps Toward...

Deep Learning Dialogues ·

2025/05/08

In this illuminating episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we explore how educators can transform assessment practices in the age of AI. Our guest Michelle Sengara shares a powerful framework for "harmonized intelligence" that balances subject matter expertise with technical skills and human connection. Discover why assessment should be the first educational lever we consider—not the last—and how AI can serve as a design partner rather than a replacement for human judgment. This conversation offers

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