Parent Night (guests welcome) on Monday, April 14 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School’s library for a free in person event. Please join us for an engaging presentation on AI and Education presented by Leeanne Morrow from the University of Calgary. Leeanne is the Associate University Librarian for Student Learning and Engagement at the University of Calgary. She leads staff working in Public Services, the Subject Librarian team and the Digital Strategies unit. She is also responsible for the library’s initiatives in supporting artificial intelligence literacy including leading the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Literacy and Integrity (CAIELI). She is a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity Canadian Executive, the Alberta Council on Academic Integrity Steering Committee and the European Network For Academic Integrity Integrity in School Education Working Group. She has a Masters in Library and Information Studies from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Calgary.  

Her presentation “Generative AI in Higher Education: What Parents Need to Know" will touch on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming post-secondary education and what it means for your student’s future. This session will explore how colleges and universities are integrating AI into learning, research, and career preparation. We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of AI in education, from personalized learning to ethical considerations around ensuring academic integrity, and provide insights on how students can navigate this evolving landscape.  Learn how students can leverage generative AI for success while developing the critical thinking skills needed in an evolving digital world. This session will provide valuable information to help parents support their high schoolers as they prepare for the future.

Doors will open at 6:15 and the presentation will start promptly at 6:30. The presentation is 1 hour long but questions are welcome throughout, so it may take up to 2 hours. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. This event is free for all parents/guardians of students at Dr. E. P. Scarlett. Guests are welcome.