Back-to-school Experts
August 11, 2025- Several Concordia experts are available to discuss subjects connected to the fall return to classes. They touch on best practices for optimal health and sleep, the use of technology and AI in education, making math more accessible and reading for pleasure.
This list will be updated in the coming weeks
Should social media use be regulated?
Social media is important to the vast majority of young people but should their use be controlled? What are the legal, social and educational implications of regulating access?
Iman Goodarzi, PhD student in Marketing at the John Molson School of Business
iman.goodarzi@concordia.ca
Mastering math
Mathematics are often intimidating. But concrete and playful approaches can help make math more accessible.
Monyka L. Rodrigues, Horizon postdoctoral researcher specialized in mathematics and young children.
monyka.rodrigues@concordia.ca
The role of art in learning
How can art help children succeed in school? The benefits of creativity, focus and expression in enriching the learning experience.
Juan Carlos Castro, professor in arts education within the Faculty of Fine Arts
JuanCarlos.Castro@concordia.ca
The benefits of artificial intelligence in innovations in teaching and learning
How creative spaces, emerging technologies – such as AI – and maker spaces help transform traditional educational practices.
Ann-Louise Davidson, professor in the Department of Education and strategic advisor, Innovation to Faculty of Arts and Science
ann-louise.davidson@concordia.ca
Best practices in integrating technology in schools
What are the optimal ways of incorporating new technologies in the classroom with the development of adolescents in mind? What limits on the use of technology contribute to a healthy learning environment?
William Bukowski, Psychology professor and Concordia University research chair in early adolescent development
William.Bukowski@concordia.ca
Encouraging reading for pleasure
How can children and teens be helped to adopt reading and writing for pure pleasure?
Sandra Martin-Chang, professor in the Department of Education
s.martin-chang@concordia.ca
Monyka L. Rodrigues, postdoctoral researcher on the development on reading and numeracy mastery in young children.
monyka.rodrigues@concordia.ca
Exercise and healthy sleep
How can schools encourage a healthy lifestyle in students? How important is sleep and exercise?
Arsenio Páez, postdoctoral researcher at Concordia’s School of Health and in the Sleep, Cognition and Neuroimaging Laboratory
arsenio.paez@concordia.ca
Emmanuel Frimpong, researcher in the Sleep, Cognition and Neuroimaging Laboratory
emmanuel.frimpong@mail.concordia.ca