Name: Why AI Literacy is Not Enough: The Roles of AI Resilience and AI Agency in Promoting Success
Start: 2026-08-18T15:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-18T15:45:00-0400

Why AI Literacy is Not Enough: The Roles of AI Resilience and AI Agency in Promoting Success

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Third Floor, Sears Atrium (George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, ENG - Toronto Metropolitan University)

This session will examine research on how AI is affecting individuals and the economy and identify gaps in how we think about preparing the next generation to succeed, which requires rethinking the skills we teach students in school. Evidence from both economic data, and education research will point the way forward.

Speakers

Eric Klopfer

Professor, MIT

Dr. Eric Klopfer is Professor and Director of the Scheller Teacher Education Program and The Education Arcade at MIT. He is also co-PI of MIT's RAISE initiative in AI education. His research focuses on technology and pedagogy for building understanding of science, technology, engineering... Read More →

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Third Floor, Sears Atrium (George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, ENG - Toronto Metropolitan University) 245 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 2R2

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AI Exchange: Empowering Educators for Tomorrow

Eric Klopfer

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AI Exchange: Empowering Educators for Tomorrow

Eric Klopfer

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