ACSE 2026 Conference: TAS, AI, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity Education

Second semester is underway, making this a practical time to plan professional learning for the year ahead. ACSE 2026 offers a full-day, in-person conference focused on Technology and Skilled Trades education, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Technology, and Cybersecurity.

The venue is conveniently located near Canada’s Wonderland and offers ample parking for attendees.

Program Overview

ACSE 2026 features 14 sessions across the day, including two extended double sessions. The program emphasizes practical application and curriculum alignment. Key topics include:

  • Curriculum planning for TAS and senior Computer Science
  • Classroom uses of AI and large language models
  • Designing AI-resilient assessments
  • Cybersecurity and operating system labs
  • Robotics and microcontrollers
  • Electronics simulation
  • Quantum technologies
  • Design Thinking
  • Unreal Engine for game and media development
  • Hands-on machine learning with micro:bits

Sessions are designed to support both strategic program development and immediate classroom implementation.

Who Should Attend

The conference is suited to educators teaching or planning programs in TAS, Computer Science, Computer Technology, and related fields. It is also relevant for those integrating AI into instruction or assessment.

Colleagues within school boards and subject associations are encouraged to share this opportunity.

Registration

More information and registration details are available at:
https://acse.net/acse2026/

How Teachers Can Leverage AI Tools Like Google’s NotebookLM to Make Complex Issues Easier for Students

With the integration of technology into education, tools such as Google’s NotebookLM offer new ways to simplify complex topics for students. This AI-powered tool helps teachers break down dense information, making it easier for students to grasp challenging subjects, particularly when engaging with current events or multifaceted issues.

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Tech Ed AQ and ABQ Courses – Fall 2023

Course: Communications Technology Grades 9/10 (Queen’s)
URL: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/pd-calendar/events/communications-technology-grades-910-abq-queens-fall-online/

Course: Honour Specialist Technological Education (Queen’s)
URL: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/pd-calendar/events/honour-specialist-technological-education-aq-queens-fall-online/

Course: Technological Design Grades 9/10 (Queen’s)
URL: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/pd-calendar/events/technological-design-grades-9-10-abq-queens-fall-online/

Course: ABQ Communications Technology, Grades 11 and 12 (Windsor)
URL: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/pd-calendar/events/abq-communications-technology-grades-11-and-12-windsor-fall-online/

Course: ABQ Communications Technology, Grades 9 and 10 (Windsor)
URL: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/pd-calendar/events/abq-communications-technology-grades-9-and-10-windsor-fall-online/

Course: ABQ Green Industries, Grades 11 and 12 (Windsor)
URL: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/pd-calendar/events/abq-green-industries-grades-11-and-12-windsor-fall-online/

Course: ABQ Green Industries, Grades 9 and 10 (Windsor)
URL: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/pd-calendar/events/abq-green-industries-grades-9-and-10-windsor-fall-online/

Am I missing any? If so, please let me know in the comments below or at the site formerly know as Twitter at @pbeens or Mastodon at mstdn.ca/@pbeens. Thanks!

Why AI Won’t Be Replacing Teachers Anytime Soon

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While AI has made significant progress in recent years, it is unlikely to replace teachers anytime soon. One reason for this is that AI lacks the ability to understand human emotions and social cues, which are essential for effective teaching. Additionally, AI is not capable of providing the same level of personalized attention that human teachers can provide.

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Ethics and Learning Technology

It’s great to hear from Dr. Chuck Severance again. I took many of his Python courses on Coursera and find him to be an excellent instructor.

In this short video he addresses privacy and LMSes and how schools pay little attention to privacy issues regarding their LMSes. He mentions how the vendors control all the data, and we have been pushing the priority of ethics and privacy concerns back.

I admit that in my classroom I didn’t know how private my students’ personal data truly was. I just trusted in the companies that hosted the LMSes (D2L, Google) that they would not abuse the information nor use it in unethical ways.

Did your school board address student privacy when it considered which LMS to use? Is its privacy policy or privacy study public? Please share!