Nelson will focus on addressing a gap in education with a keynote from its President and CEO Steve Brown at the Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit in Toronto, and an upcoming launch of resources related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for educators.
According to a recent study from KPMG, Canada is lagging global peers in AI literacy and trust, ranking among the least AI literate nations globally. To help address that gap, Nelson is taking steps to support educators as they look to understand and navigate AI in education. The company will offer trusted resources in Edwin, including lessons and activities, to provide educators and students with information to better understand AI; to learn how it can be used appropriately; to see how AI literacy can be integrated into cross-curricular learning experiences; and more.
For example, one lesson will provide educators with an overview of how to provide an introduction to AI, giving students basic shared vocabulary and a conceptual understanding of what AI is, examples of AI in our world, and options for further learning about AI, including bias, ethics, and responsible usage. Educators will find these resources in Edwin beginning in mid-November.
Nigel Romany, a Grade 6 and 7 teacher from Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) and an avid Edwin user, talked about how he complements the use of Edwin with AI in his teaching. He explained that he started using Edwin in lessons that were outside of his core subjects, such as science. Edwin provides rich curriculum-aligned materials, which he said allows him to provide the proper information for his students in an effective forum. Within the first week of using Edwin, he was able to guide students to develop a commercial on biodiversity. Now, he said he uses AI to complement and assist in his teaching practice. For example, AI helps him narrow down vast amounts of information and gives him alternatives in his lesson planning. Additionally, we know students use AI in some capacity to do their assignments. He said that as educators, we have to find different ways to assess our students, review the work and educate them to use AI properly. He noted that teaching has always been more of an art form than an exact science and AI, in his opinion, cannot replace the interaction between student and teacher but rather enhances it. He is looking forward to using the new resources on Edwin to help him engage in conversations with his students about AI, helping them develop skills to question, analyze and use AI responsibly.
dTech: Sharing AI Insights and Trends
Taking place on October 29 and 30, 2025 at the state-of-the-art Innovation Complex at the University of Toronto Mississauga, the theme of this year’s EdTech Leadership Summit is “Empowering Human-Centered Sustainable Learning in an AI-Inspired World.” Brown will present his keynote, “The Intersection of Human and Artificial Intelligence,” on October 30 at 11 a.m., during which he’ll share a perspective on the rise of AI in education, its opportunities and challenges, and the importance on focusing on the right learning pathways to drive human intelligence.
The 16th annual event is targeted at senior level leadership in K-12, post secondary and EdTech industry partners, policymakers, teacher leaders, investors, students, parents, and EdTech startups who are passionate about refining the future of learning to help all students thrive. It will provide attendees an opportunity to access evidence-based research, success stories, and best practices to future-proof their learning environment and empower every learner in an AI-powered age. Attendees will also gain insider knowledge on the latest global and national trends, from AI adoption in classrooms to digital equity strategies, with concrete case studies they can quickly apply.
Supporting Teachers to Succeed in the Classroom
Nelson continues to support educators across the country with current curriculum-aligned materials they need for their classrooms. For example, resources and content in Edwin were updated for the 2025/2026 school year based on the renewed K-12 curriculum in Manitoba.
The company also recently launched the Edwin Academy, where teachers can not only access classroom resources, but also training and just-in-time support. The Academy is designed to empower educators, curriculum leads and administrators with the tools they need to succeed when they use Edwin. It helps educators with common teaching and learning challenges, whether they’re integrating Edwin into lessons, supporting teachers in schools, or scaling professional learning across a district. While resources are available to all Edwin users, the Edwin Academy is available to all teachers. Additionally, parents can now access the same engaging educational resources to be used at home to complement and support their children’s learning journey. Learn more here.
Edwin AI resources will be available for educators from Nelson on edwin.app beginning mid-November 2025.
For more information about the Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit, or to register for the event, visit https://summit.canamedtechalliance.com/.
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Nelson Focuses on AI in Education with Upcoming Keynote at Canadian EdTEch Leadership Summit and its Launch of AI Literacy Resources for Educators
Nelson will focus on addressing a gap in education with a keynote from its President and CEO Steve Brown at the Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit in Toronto, and an upcoming launch of resources related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for educators.
According to a recent study from KPMG, Canada is lagging global peers in AI literacy and trust, ranking among the least AI literate nations globally. To help address that gap, Nelson is taking steps to support educators as they look to understand and navigate AI in education. The company will offer trusted resources in Edwin, including lessons and activities, to provide educators and students with information to better understand AI; to learn how it can be used appropriately; to see how AI literacy can be integrated into cross-curricular learning experiences; and more.
For example, one lesson will provide educators with an overview of how to provide an introduction to AI, giving students basic shared vocabulary and a conceptual understanding of what AI is, examples of AI in our world, and options for further learning about AI, including bias, ethics, and responsible usage. Educators will find these resources in Edwin beginning in mid-November.
Nigel Romany, a Grade 6 and 7 teacher from Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) and an avid Edwin user, talked about how he complements the use of Edwin with AI in his teaching. He explained that he started using Edwin in lessons that were outside of his core subjects, such as science. Edwin provides rich curriculum-aligned materials, which he said allows him to provide the proper information for his students in an effective forum. Within the first week of using Edwin, he was able to guide students to develop a commercial on biodiversity. Now, he said he uses AI to complement and assist in his teaching practice. For example, AI helps him narrow down vast amounts of information and gives him alternatives in his lesson planning. Additionally, we know students use AI in some capacity to do their assignments. He said that as educators, we have to find different ways to assess our students, review the work and educate them to use AI properly. He noted that teaching has always been more of an art form than an exact science and AI, in his opinion, cannot replace the interaction between student and teacher but rather enhances it. He is looking forward to using the new resources on Edwin to help him engage in conversations with his students about AI, helping them develop skills to question, analyze and use AI responsibly.
dTech: Sharing AI Insights and Trends
Taking place on October 29 and 30, 2025 at the state-of-the-art Innovation Complex at the University of Toronto Mississauga, the theme of this year’s EdTech Leadership Summit is “Empowering Human-Centered Sustainable Learning in an AI-Inspired World.” Brown will present his keynote, “The Intersection of Human and Artificial Intelligence,” on October 30 at 11 a.m., during which he’ll share a perspective on the rise of AI in education, its opportunities and challenges, and the importance on focusing on the right learning pathways to drive human intelligence.
The 16th annual event is targeted at senior level leadership in K-12, post secondary and EdTech industry partners, policymakers, teacher leaders, investors, students, parents, and EdTech startups who are passionate about refining the future of learning to help all students thrive. It will provide attendees an opportunity to access evidence-based research, success stories, and best practices to future-proof their learning environment and empower every learner in an AI-powered age. Attendees will also gain insider knowledge on the latest global and national trends, from AI adoption in classrooms to digital equity strategies, with concrete case studies they can quickly apply.
Supporting Teachers to Succeed in the Classroom
Nelson continues to support educators across the country with current curriculum-aligned materials they need for their classrooms. For example, resources and content in Edwin were updated for the 2025/2026 school year based on the renewed K-12 curriculum in Manitoba.
The company also recently launched the Edwin Academy, where teachers can not only access classroom resources, but also training and just-in-time support. The Academy is designed to empower educators, curriculum leads and administrators with the tools they need to succeed when they use Edwin. It helps educators with common teaching and learning challenges, whether they’re integrating Edwin into lessons, supporting teachers in schools, or scaling professional learning across a district. While resources are available to all Edwin users, the Edwin Academy is available to all teachers. Additionally, parents can now access the same engaging educational resources to be used at home to complement and support their children’s learning journey. Learn more here.
Edwin AI resources will be available for educators from Nelson on edwin.app beginning mid-November 2025.
For more information about the Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit, or to register for the event, visit https://summit.canamedtechalliance.com/.
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