Event

Teacher Education in a Post-Plagiarism Era: Students as the Stewards of Our Future

The School of Education invites colleagues and the wider academic community to attend its 2026 Virtual Public Lecture, featuring Professor Sarah Elaine Eaton, an internationally recognized scholar in academic integrity and educational technology.

Event Details

-          Date & Time: April 9, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. (AST)

-          Platform: Zoom (Virtual)

-          Department: School of Education

-          Presenter: Professor Sarah Elaine Eaton

-          Contact: Dr. Rinnelle Lee-Piggott

About the Presenter

Professor Sarah Elaine Eaton is a Professor and Research Chair at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary (Canada). An award-winning educator, researcher, and academic leader, she leads transdisciplinary research teams examining the ethical implications of advanced technologies in education. She also holds a concurrent appointment as Honorary Associate Professor at Deakin University, Australia.

Lecture Overview

In this provocative and forward-looking keynote, Professor Eaton examines the urgent need to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into pre-service teacher education. Drawing on global trends, policy developments, and ethical considerations, she challenges cautious approaches to AI in education and calls for a bold reimagining of teacher preparation in a post-plagiarism era.

Key themes include:

-          The importance of hands-on GenAI training for pre-service teachers and teacher educators

-          Rethinking academic integrity in an age of AI co-creation

-          Strategies for engaging students as active partners in learning and innovation

Registration

Advance registration is required. Register here: CLICK HERE

For more information:

petronetta.pierre-robertson@sta.uwi.edu