Series 10 Episode 1: Fall Series - Back to School and Educational Research

Series 10 Episode 1: Fall Series - Back to School and Educational Research —  In the first episode of our 10th series we return to school and examine to topics and opportunities in educational research for this year. Key topics graduate and doctoral students might want to explore continue to evolve around how AI is transforming teaching and learning for children including possible negative impacts on student achievements and the environment that data centres may have in many small and rural communities where they are sighted. We also discuss 2026 is proving to be a particularly important year for research related to STEAM education as it relates to changing policies and funding in North America. In the news we look at news related to the new school year. (S10E1)

Website Link: Educational Statistics for Canada from Statistics Canada

Website Link: Educational Statistics for the United States from NCES

Educational Article on AI Effects on Learning: AI Paper on Learning

News Article: Smithsonian Article on Data Centres