Students Leading the Way with Benny's Innovator Group

About this episode

The episode discusses a student-led initiative at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School focused on AI literacy and peer-to-peer learning.

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues , hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett visit St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School in Cambridge, Ontario to speak with the creators and members of the Benny's Innovator Group (BIG). This student-led initiative, facilitated by teachers Lindsay LeBeau and Lisa Wollziefer, focuses on bringing AI literacy to the school community through interactive workshops. The conversation explores the importance of peer-to-peer learning, where students act as "translators" to help both their classmates and teachers understand how to use generative AI tools effectively and ethically. From discussing the "zero to infinity" mindset to sharing the nerve-wracking but rewarding experience of leading a classroom, students highlight how this program is building essential global competencies and fostering a culture of curiosity and human connection in the age of AI. You can read more about the episode here. About Our Guests Lindsay LeBeau : A teacher at St. Benedict who entered the profession after a 15-year career in nursing. She brings her passion for teaching and healthcare to the school and co-founded BIG to empower students to lead through innovation…

People in this episode

Hosts: Katrina Gouett, Whitney McKinley

Guests: Lindsay LeBeau, Lisa Wollziefer

Topics covered

• AI literacy
• peer-to-peer learning
• student-led initiatives
• generative AI
• global competencies
• human connection

Keywords

• AI literacy
• student-led initiative
• generative AI
• peer-to-peer learning
• global competencies
• human connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

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