Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education: Exploring the Big Questions
The EdCan Network, in partnership with the Dais and EngagED Learning by l'École branchée, is hosting a series of virtual events, bringing together leading researchers and education professionals to explore some of the big questions around AI in K-12 education.
January 22: How do we use AI safely and ethically?
February 20: What competencies will students need to succeed in a future with AI?
March 24: How is AI transforming teaching and assessment practices?
Session 2: What competencies will students need to succeed in a future with AI?
February 20, 2026 | 12 PM - 1 PM ET
A core purpose of education is preparing students for the future that they will live in. AI is already transforming how we acquire, use and share information, and redefining the future or work. As advanced AIs replace many of the tasks currently completed by humans, what skills and competencies will young people need to succeed in school and beyond?
Our expert panel of researchers and education professionals will discuss the transferable skills and competencies students will need to succeed in a constantly evolving world. From global competencies to high levels of AI literacy, discover how to prepare your students for a future in which humans and machines interact in new ways.
The panelists:
Andre Cote - Interim Executive Director, The Dais, Toronto Metropolitan University
Marc-André Girard - Advisor at the RÉCIT National Network for School Administrators & School Principal at the Centre de services scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord
Indra Kubicek - CEO, Digital Moment
Sarah Rankin - Centre of Excellence – Digital Innovation Lead, New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Presented in partnership with the The Dais and EngagED Learning by l'École branchée.