Author: Martine Rioux

Can certain tasks traditionally associated with teaching be delegated to artificial intelligence (AI)? That’s the question a team of education researchers explored as they assessed AI’s ability to simulate professional teaching competencies, using Quebec’s official competency framework for teachers as a benchmark. The result? Teaching remains largely resistant to automation.

“ChatGPT murdered my evaluation,” says Noémie Verhoef, a Cégep philosophy teacher who turned a plagiarism crisis into an opportunity to rethink assessment. Instead of banning AI, she built a new model of academic integrity—one rooted in pedagogy, responsibility, and student engagement. Her results? Less cheating, more learning, and stronger relationships.

Building positive relationships, setting clear behavioural expectations, and implementing targeted interventions are essential strategies for educators striving for effective behaviour management. While you may already be using many of these techniques instinctively, here are some additional insights from Nancy Roy Halun, a principal in Alberta.

When you are learning a second language, listening comprehension is probably the most important skill you can develop. However, the opportunities are not always ideal and the content is not always adapted to your learning level. The new Mauril application, which focuses on audio and video content from Radio-Canada and CBC, offers interesting possibilities. We spoke with two teachers who use it with different approaches.