# Melissa Sariffodeen
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52. Helping Canada Upskill with Melissa Sariffodeen
Melissa Sariffodeen has a number of roles and titles on her profile. One of them is "lifelong student."
And it’s fitting.
As Co-founder and CEO of Ladies Learning Code and Canada Learning Code, lifelong learning is integral to her founder’s journey. Since 2011, over 700,000 Canadians from all walks…
Learning to Unlearn with Melissa Sariffodeen
Melissa Sariffodeen contends learning requires unlearning, ponders human-AI relationships, prioritizes outcomes over outputs, and values the disquiet of constructive critique.
Melissa artfully illustrates barriers to innovation through the eyes of a child learning to code and a seasoned driver lea…
Episode 3: The Limits of AI in the Classroom
In this episode, we’re joined by Benjamin Riley, the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a "think-and-do tank" established to help the public understand the differences between human thinking and generative AI. His philosophy is built on three pillars - Pro-Human, Pro-Science and Critical Inquiry. He f…
Episode 4: The Culture of Yes with Chris Kennedy
In Episode 4 of Eh I, Chris Kennedy, Superintendent of Schools/CEO at West Vancouver Schools, joins Ryan Oliver and Melissa Sariffodeen to discuss AI in schools, why structured guidelines and dedicated transition leadership is better than banning, how AI can support diverse learners, and maintainin…
Episode 5: AI in Higher Education with Signal 49's Dr. Jessica Rizk
In episode 5 of Eh I, Ryan and Melissa are joined by Dr. Jessica Rizk, who is a senior research associate for education and skill with Signal 49. Jessica talks about the transition from fear to optimism when leveraging AI as a learning tool in schools. The trio talk about prioritizing the learning …
Episode 6: Matthew Johnson, Director of Education for MediaSmarts
In Episode 6 of Eh I, Matthew Johnson talks about the current age of AI with Ryan Oliver and Melissa Sariffodeen. He addresses the ethical issues and symptoms of broader changes in learning that teachers face today. He provides insights on AI implementation strategies vs. resistance or banning, and…
Episode 7: The Digital Moment with Indra Kubicek
In this episode of Eh I, Ryan Oliver and Melissa Sariffodeen are joined by Indra Kubicek, the CEO of Digital Moment. Indra discusses the shift her organization took, changing their name from Kids Code Jeunesse to Digital Moment, and transitioning their focus on coding to essential digital skills in…
Episode 8: The Productive Struggle with Dr. Lisa Anne Floyd
In this episode, Dr. Lisa Anne Floyd joins Ryan Oliver and Melissa Sariffodeen to discuss the evolution of computer science in the classroom and the new frontier of AI in education. Drawing on her extensive background as a high school teacher, researcher, and professor at Wilfrid Laurier University…
Episode 9: The Canadian AI Guy with Rob Hole
In this episode of Eh I Podcast, Rob Hole, founder of Octopus Creative and the self-proclaimed Canadian AI Guy, joins Ryan Oliver and Melissa Sariffodeen to talk about what it takes to adopt AI without getting overwhelmed. Drawing on more than two decades of business building for the web and nearly…
Episode 10: Embracing Tension In AI Education with Heidi Siwak
In this episode of Eh I Podcast, Heidi Siwak, AI lead at I-Think and experienced Ontario educator, joins Ryan Oliver and Melissa Sariffodeen to discuss what it takes to integrate artificial intelligence into education responsibly. Drawing on over 25 years of classroom experience and her background …
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