Critical AI literacy: Techniques, Tools, and Tensions with Dr. Rachel Horst
Are you driving your LLM, or is it driving you? This interactive workshop was designed to help you get the most out of your studies while navigating the complex landscape of Generative Al.
This session offers a space to grapple with Al literacy and its entanglements across your coursework and the wider world.
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Anthonia Ogundele Found of Ethọ́s Lab, A STEAM innovation hub for youth
Anthonia opened the series with a conversation centered on the ethical dimensions of AI implementation, particularly within community contexts. She shared her work at Ethós Lab, a STEAM innovation hub serving youth in K-12 education, and described the events and programs the lab hosts both on and off site to engage young people in technology and innovation. She introduced frameworks for personal and group AI use charters, emphasizing how educational technology must be grounded in equity and community values.
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Welcome Dr. Rachel Horst, MET Lecturer & Academic Advisor
Dr. Rachel Horst is a digital literacy scholar and educator. She joined the MET community in September for a one-year lectureship and will also be the new Academic Advisor!
Dr. Horst teaches: Curriculum Issues in Cultural and New Media Studies (ETEC 531), Artificial Intelligence in Education – Using AI to Enhance Learning (ETEC 565H), Constructivist Strategies for E-Learning (ETEC 530), and Ableism, Equity, and Educational Technology (ETEC 565C). She holds a PhD in Language and Literacy Education from UBC and is a graduate of the MET program herself.
Please welcome new MET director Dr. Jennifer Jenson!
As announced by Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, Dr. Jennifer Jenson will be leading the Master of Educational Technology (MET) program as the new Director.
Dr. Jenson is a Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED). Her research spans over three decades, publishing widely on education, technology, gender, design and development of digital games, and the technology policies and policy practices in K-12 schooling.
Teaching with GenAI: Ethics, Practice, and Possibility in K–12 Education
As part of the 2025 MET Summer Institute on ethical and professional use of generative AI in teaching and learning, we invite educators, students, and the broader community to an open speaker session exploring the ethical and professional use of generative AI (GenAI) in teaching and learning. Our featured speaker, Cari Wilson, is the District […]
Join us in welcoming Dr. Sam McCready to the MET program!
Dr. Sam McCready has been an integral part of the MET teaching team since 2022, bringing a rich background in history, media literacy, and game-based learning. With two degrees in history and a PhD from York University’s Communication and Culture program, his research focuses on how playful learning experiences, particularly through historical games, can enhance […]