ATLE Emerge 2025: Full Schedule

We offer professional learning at the intersection of Learning, Technology and Leadership!

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10:00am MDT

The PL-AI-ground! Edbit sessions spotlighting tools for the classroom and beyond!

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm MDT

Hallway

The PL-AI-ground! Edbit sessions spotlighting tools for the classroom and beyond!

Presenters

Nicole Lakusta

Emerging Technology Facilitator, Parkland School Division

With a diverse background in K-12 education, I've served as a passionate teacher, a dynamic Assistant/Acting Principal, an Inclusive Education Lead, and a STEAM innovator. I also held the role of Teaching & Learning Resources Consultant with Alberta Education and currently serve as... Read More →

David Hay

Teacher, Elk Island Public Schools

David Hay teaches high school computing science, robotics, IT, digital media, and math in Sherwood Park. He is also a contributor to the Callysto and Data Dunkers projects.

Alex Mottus

Director of IT, Pembina Hills School Division

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Hallway DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Teaching and Learning

10:15am MDT

The Algorithmic Principal: AI’s Role in Decision-Making, Ethics, and Policy

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Rundle/Robson

School leaders increasingly find themselves at the intersection of education, ethics, and AI-driven decision-making. This session unpacks the challenges of AI in hiring, discipline, student assessment, and personalized learning—where data-driven insights collide with the need for equity, fairness, and transparency. What biases lurk in AI-powered tools? How do we ensure students and staff retain agency in an AI-mediated environment? Join us for a provocative discussion on AI policy, leadership ethics, and the future of human-AI collaboration in schools.

Presenters

Jonathon Thomas

Consultant, Elk Island Public Schools

As an Education Technology Consultant with Elk Island Public Schools, Jonathon Thomas brings over 20 years of classroom teaching and instructional leadership experience to guide K-12 educators in the effective integration of technology. Holding a Master of Education in Educational... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

11:10am MDT

Edmonton Public's Student AI Conference: A Journey and Next Steps

Thursday April 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am MDT

Rundle/Robson

This session delves into the journey of creating Edmonton Public's first Student AI Conference, from initial concept to execution, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. We'll also have a conversation about how leadership, educational technology consultants, and K-12 teachers-leaders are exploring future directions when it comes to students learning about AI, including literacy initiatives, and share best practices from your own school divisions.

Presenters

Aaron Muller

Supervisor- Technology and Information Management, Edmonton Public School Board

Aaron has been with Edmonton Public Schools for 21 years, eight years as a classroom teacher and thirteen as a technology consultant and supervisor in Technology and Information Management. Aaron supports schools regarding technology planning, technology ever-greening across the... Read More →

Bernice Pui

Educational Technology Consultant, Edmonton Public School Board

Bernice has been with Edmonton Public Schools for almost a decade as a Knowledge and Employability (K&E) teacher, high school science/biology/chemistry teacher, advanced placement teacher, speech & debate teacher, Department Head of Technology, and now, technology consultant. Bernice... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Teaching and Learning

12:45pm MDT

Cracking the Code to AI Literacy in Your Classroom

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm MDT

Rundle/Robson

Let's explore how to bring AI literacy to students of all ages! We'll share and discuss existing resources, brainstorm effective teaching strategies for core AI concepts, and address the ethical implications and responsible use of AI. Join in to exchange ideas, tackle common challenges, and discover practical classroom applications that empower students to think critically about AI's impact on their world.

Presenters

Nicole Lakusta

Emerging Technology Facilitator, Parkland School Division

Thursday April 24, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Teaching and Learning

1:40pm MDT

AI & Digital Citizenship: Empowering Active & Responsible Digital Citizens

Thursday April 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT

Rundle/Robson

Please bring a device you can use to participate in the learning.

In an increasingly AI-driven world, digital citizenship is more than just online safety, it’s about participation, critical thinking, and ethical engagement. This session will explore participatory digital citizenship, where students move beyond passive consumption to active, responsible engagement in digital spaces.

Educators will leave with interactive classroom activities that encourage students to think critically about AI, data privacy, and their online presence. We’ll also explore top-tier resources for teaching digital citizenship and discuss a parent engagement session idea that helps families navigate digital spaces together. Whether you’re looking for ready-to-use lesson ideas or strategies to foster meaningful conversations at home, this session will provide practical tools to support digital citizenship education in today’s AI-infused landscape.

Presenters

Nicole Cunningham

Emtech, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Nicole Cunningham is a Consultant with the Emerging Technology team in Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has been an educator with ECSD for 26 years, teaching K-6 students and serving as a technology coach for Early Learning, Inclusive Education and Curriculum... Read More →

Joel Kristiansen

Emerging Technology Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Joel is part of the Emerging Technology team at Edmonton Catholic Schools. Joel has worked in ECSD for over a decade, spending most of his time in K-9 schools teaching design, robotics, and collaborating with teachers to integrate makerspaces into their subject area.

Thursday April 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Teaching and Learning

2:40pm MDT

ATLE PLN SPEED-DATING Roundtables

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:40pm - 3:25pm MDT

Rundle/Robson

Pull up a chair at a table of your choice and shape ways to maximize your PLN experiences in the year to come! DigCit, Robotics, AI, Cybersecurity, Lunch with IT, SIS Supports, Admin Assistants Supports

Presenters

Janet Bell

Director of Professional Learning, ATLE (Alberta Technology Leaders in Education)

Janet for years has been intrigued by how technology, in partnership with some good thinking, can help determine and even rapidly redefine our educational landscape. She is aware of the constant, even critical role digital literacy plays in keeping us all grounded in such ongoing... Read More →

Thursday April 24, 2025 2:40pm - 3:25pm MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Roundtable

9:00am MDT

Exploring the ASBA Policy Guidance in practice

Friday April 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT

Rundle/Robson

This session will provide some background about the ASBA AI policy guidance and how it can be used. We'll also share some real-world examples of how AI has been used in education that raise ethical concerns and talk about how the policy guidance relates to those issues.

Presenters

Katrina Ingram

Founder, Ethically Aligned AI

Katrina Ingram is the Founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI, a company focused on helping organizations to drive better outcomes in the design, development and deployment of AI systems. A seasoned executive, Katrina has over two decades of experience running both not for profit and corporate organizations in the technology and media sectors... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

9:00am MDT

The PL-AI-ground! Edbit sessions spotlighting tools for the classroom and beyond!

Friday April 25, 2025 9:00am - 2:45pm MDT

Hallway

THE PL-AI-ground! Edbit sessions spotlighting tools for the classroom and beyond!

Presenters

Nicole Lakusta

Emerging Technology Facilitator, Parkland School Division

David Hay

Teacher, Elk Island Public Schools

David Hay teaches high school computing science, robotics, IT, digital media, and math in Sherwood Park. He is also a contributor to the Callysto and Data Dunkers projects.

Alex Mottus

Director of IT, Pembina Hills School Division

Friday April 25, 2025 9:00am - 2:45pm MDT
Hallway DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Teaching and Leading

9:55am MDT

Students And AI: Where are we at? What to consider?

Friday April 25, 2025 9:55am - 10:40am MDT

Rundle/Robson

Join this conversational session about Students and AI. We will share some information about how EPSB is currently navigating school requests for student tools, key considerations we are hearing from our staff and they big ticket items we are considering as we look to the future of AI use by students.

Presenters

Blythe Evans

Teacher-consultant, Edmonton Public School Board

Blythe has been with Edmonton Public Schools for 17 years. She started her career as an elementary teacher, then continued as a technology lead teacher, assistant principal, and assessment consultant. Through each of these roles, Blythe continued learning about technology integration... Read More →

Will Rice

Edtech Consultant, Edmonton Public School Board

Will Rice is a teacher consultant for Edmonton Public Schools. Specializing in educational technology he has a keen interest in leveraging the power of technology to engage students.

Friday April 25, 2025 9:55am - 10:40am MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Teaching and Learning

10:55am MDT

Artificial Intelligence Guidelines and Policies - Sharing the Journey

Friday April 25, 2025 10:55am - 11:40am MDT

Emerald/Amethyst

Join representatives from Greater St. Albert Catholic, Ignite Centre for E-Learning, and Peace Wapiti Public as they each share their division's journey towards establishing AI policies (and/or other related documentation). Learn from those who have stepped up to this work already, and leave with ideas to shape your next steps successfully as well.

Policies/Related documents to explore:
Greater St. Albert Catholic
Ignite Centre for E-Learning
Peace Wapiti Public
Rocky View Schools
Parkland (admin. procedure.)

Presenters

Heather Flynn

Education Technology Consulant, St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School District

Heather Flynn is a Curriculum Consultant currently serving with the Greater St. Albert Catholic School. In her current role as Curriculum Consultant, Heather is dedicated to promoting teacher efficiency, fostering staff collaboration, building a sense of community, and enriching learning... Read More →

Jeannine Younger

Education Technologist, Peace Wapiti Public School Division

Daylene Lauman

Head of School, Ignite Centre for eLearning

Prior to my role as Head of School at Ignite Centre for eLearning, I served in the role as Alberta Education's Online Learning Advisor. Prior to that, I was a school administrator with an online learning program in Edmonton Public Schools, and am currently serving on the organizing... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 10:55am - 11:40am MDT
Emerald/Amethyst DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

10:55am MDT

Dark Web and AI: A New Era of Cyber Threats

Friday April 25, 2025 10:55am - 11:40am MDT

Rundle/Robson

As organizations embrace zero-trust architectures, the dark web and AI-driven cyber threats present new challenges to securing corporate networks. This session explores the intersection of the dark web, AI, and zero-trust principles, revealing how cybercriminals exploit leaked credentials and sensitive data to bypass traditional defences. Discover how to fortify your organization against the evolving digital threat landscape, ensuring resilience in a world where trust must be earned at every layer.

Presenters

Hank Fordham

Cybersecurity Specialist, X10 Technologies

Friday April 25, 2025 10:55am - 11:40am MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

12:40pm MDT

The AI-Empowered Leader: Navigating Transformation Without Losing Human Judgment

Friday April 25, 2025 12:40pm - 1:25pm MDT

Rundle/Robson

AI promises efficiency, personalization, and powerful data insights, but where does human judgment fit in? As AI becomes embedded in administrative decision-making, assessment, and pedagogy, school leaders face the challenge of integrating AI while preserving core educational values. This session explores AI’s role in leadership decision-making, from policy development to instructional oversight, and provides a framework for ensuring AI augments—rather than undermines—educator expertise and professional integrity.

Presenters

Jonathon Thomas

Consultant, Elk Island Public Schools

Friday April 25, 2025 12:40pm - 1:25pm MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

1:35pm MDT

Three Perspectives and Stories about AI Use Cases in Administration

Friday April 25, 2025 1:35pm - 2:05pm MDT

Rundle/Robson

Join Thomas, David, and Jason as we talk about how we are using AI for educational administration, process automation, technical assistance, and related topics. If you are interested in visioning and planning, programming, cybersecurity, or other workflows, come hear our stories and perspectives on how it is being used in our schools and school divisions. We will also discuss issues, ethics, and predictions, and attempt to address questions you may have.

Presenters

Jason Yaremchuk

Director of Information Technology, Northern Gateway Public Schools

Thomas Rogers

Assistant Principal, Edmonton Public School Board

Thomas Rogers has been teaching for 10 years and has experience as a Teacher, Diploma Exam Marker, Curriculum Coordinator and is currently an Assistant Principal at S. Bruce Smith Junior High. Thomas has worked on several technology, assessment and collaborative response initiatives... Read More →

David Hay

Teacher, Elk Island Public Schools

David Hay teaches high school computing science, robotics, IT, digital media, and math in Sherwood Park. He is also a contributor to the Callysto and Data Dunkers projects.

Friday April 25, 2025 1:35pm - 2:05pm MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

2:15pm MDT

How to make a GPT: the anatomy of a GPT and how to make it work for you in YOUR world

Friday April 25, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm MDT

Rundle/Robson

Curious about Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) and how they can enhance your workflow? This session offers a practical introduction to GPTs—what they are, how they work, and how you can create your own. We’ll demystify the process and then dive into a hands-on walkthrough using the ATLE App Evaluator as a real-world example. You’ll learn how to start with a basic template, customize it for your needs, and deploy a GPT tailored to a specific purpose. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to build smarter tools, this session will equip you with the foundational knowledge and confidence to create your own GPTs.

Presenters

Janet Bell

Director of Professional Learning, ATLE (Alberta Technology Leaders in Education)

Friday April 25, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm MDT
Rundle/Robson DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue North West, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8

Artificial Intelligence, Privacy Impact Assessments