Popular Podagogy Podcast: AI and Assessment in the Classroom
Host Chris Carlton and Dr. Christopher DeLuca unpack what classroom assessment should look like in the age of AI.
Elise Visentin
Elise Visentin
PhD in Education
she/her
Graduate Student
Supervisor
Biography
Elise is a PhD student in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University whose work focuses on equity and inclusion. Supported by a SSHRC CGS-M, her master’s research explored how white supremacy is maintained in teaching practices and how teachers understand anti-racism. Her current research examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in teacher recruitment and hiring, and how these practices align with school boards’ equity policies and commitments. Elise has worked in K–12 education, educational leadership, and government across Canada, and these experiences continue to shape her research interests. Outside of academia, she enjoys spending time outdoors, travelling, and learning new jump rope tricks.
Research Interests
- Artificial intelligence
- Educational policy
- Equity
- Teacher recruitment and retention
François-Daniel Portelance
François-Daniel Portelance
Graduate Student
il/lui - he/him
Graduate Student
Supervisor
Biography
François-Daniel Portelance is a fourth-year PhD candidate at Queen’s University. His OGS and SSHRC-funded research explores the systemic successes and persistent tensions within French as a Second Language (FSL) education in Ontario. His work is oriented toward enhancing pre-service FSL teacher education in Canada and expanding access to inclusive, high-quality plurilingual programming. He is particularly interested in approaches that attend to the lived complexities of education and program evaluation, while remaining committed to research practices that honour complexity, foster thoughtful collaboration, and engage with educational communities in ways that are both responsive and contextually grounded.
Research Interests
- French as a Second Language
- Program Evaluation
- Community Engagement