In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues, we sit down with Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, founder and president of Let's Talk Science, to explore the intersection of AI and education. With over 30 years of experience transforming STEM education in Canada, Dr. Schmidt shares valuable insights on how educational technology has evolved from basic equipment to sophisticated AI tools that can reshape thinking itself. She emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining questioning skills and human curiosity in an AI-driven world, while highlighting Let's Talk Science's extensive free resources for educators, including professional development opportunities, classroom activities, and outreach programs. The conversation delves into crucial topics such as addressing the digital divide across Canadian communities, the role of teachers as coaches in technology-enabled learning, and the continued relevance of the Canada 2067 STEM Learning Roadmap. Dr. Schmidt offers a powerful perspective on the future of education, stressing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and the development of critical thinking skills that will enable students to effectively navigate and utilize AI tools while maintaining their essential human capabilities.
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Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, CM, FRSC is the President and Founder of Let’s Talk Science, a national education charity that she started in 1991 while completing a PhD in Physiology. Offering a robust suite of programming for youth, educators and volunteers, the organization has impacted millions of people across Canada since its inception. An active contributor to the scientific and education communities, Bonnie currently serves on the Genome Canada Board of Directors. Recently, she was a member of the Federal Government’s AI Public Awareness Working Group, and in 2020 she was a member of the PISA Expert Strategic Visioning Group to the OECD, which set about developing a new vision for the international science test.
You can find Bonnie at:
- Let’s Talk Science Website https://letstalkscience.ca/
- by email: bschmidt@letstalkscience.ca
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