9 ABEABC Annual Conference 2025: Authentic Learning in a Digital World
Generously hosted by Camosun College, Victoria, BC
The Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia is thrilled to invite educators to join us in beautiful Victoria BC to explore how technology and innovation transform adult education, while creating space for critical reflection on their impacts. This two day conference will bring together educational professionals from across British Columbia and Canada. We focus on creating a culture of openness and connection for all.
You can register for the conference here.
Conference Subthemes:
- Leveraging AI and digital tools in teaching
- Inclusive teaching strategies and universal design
- Student and educator well-being in digital spaces
- Preparing students for the future of work and learning
- Ethical considerations in technology use
- Critiques of educational technology
- The ABE student experience
Keynote Address: Education in an AI World: Embracing the Future with Purpose and Intention
By Thomas Diesch and Danika Cottingham
Thomas is a high school Science and Maths Teacher in the Comox Valley. His interests are in the areas of blended learning, assessment, digital literacy, A.I. Integration, & more. In addition to his B.Sc. and B.Ed., he holds a Graduate Diploma in Online Learning and Teaching, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Thomas enjoys the outdoors and is always finding new ways to get students to appreciate the scientific world around them through experiential, place-based learning, while leveraging technology to deepen students connections and understanding. He’s passionate about professional development and likes to spark the ‘life-long-learner’ in the people around him.
Danika is a blended secondary educator who is a zealous supporter of professional learning opportunities through her work with BC Educators for Digital Learning. Her experience as a classroom and online (virtual) teacher has prepared her well for ‘blending’ the best of both worlds into her daily practice today. Always willing to try new things and implement different approaches, she is the embodiment of a growth mindset and lifelong learning.