Virtual Showcase: AI policies, ethics and practices in LBS

As we explore the use of AI in LBS, we need to consider the organizational aspects of it as well.

  • Is your program open to staff/learners using AI? 
  • Have you discussed the ethical aspects of AI as a team? 
  • What’s allowed and what’s not? 
  • Do you have a written AI policy or guidelines in place? 
  • Have you talked to your learners about using AI when they complete lessons or assignments
  • What do you expect from your staff/colleagues/learners when it comes to building prompts and referencing AI generated content/images? 

In this Showcase, three guest presenters plus three AlphaPlus staff members (Alan, Guylaine and Tracey) discussed how they are integrating AI into their practice and how they are thinking about AI policies and guidelines for organizations and for classrooms.

Presenters

Jaclyne Edmondson, Good Learning Anywhere – Sioux Hudson Literacy Council
Online Educator, Course Developer, and Platform Lead

Jaclyne has been an instructor for nearly 10 years, with almost 7 of those years dedicated to Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS). During this time, she has taught various subjects including digital technology, employment, communication, and language skills (including ESL), mathematics, and more! Jaclyne is a Moodle LMS Lead, online mentor, and adult educator for Good Learning Anywhere (GLA) / Sioux Hudson Literacy Council (SHLC). In her LBS role, she is responsible for developing, administering, and teaching courses to adult learners throughout Ontario, particularly for northern and Indigenous communities.

Michael La Riviere, Contact North
Enterprise Web Architect and Technology Lead, AI Integration in Higher Education 

As the technology lead for Contact North’s AI in Higher Education initiatives, Michael drives the integration of AI tools to enhance learning and teaching experiences for students and faculty. He oversees the design, development and management of web-based solutions for higher education at Contact North | Contact Nord, including the conceptualization and implementation of accessible, user-friendly online portals. With over a decade of high-impact private sector experience, he has successfully spearheaded digital, print, and e-commerce solutions across various industries, bringing a wealth of expertise in scalable web architecture to his current work in advancing online education through innovative technology solutions.

Rick Sleaver, Contact North
Director, Recruitment Marketing, Communications & Data Analytics

Rick Sleaver leads Contact North | Contact Nord’s internal and external marketing and communications functions.

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