Steve Joordens, a University of Toronto psychology professor, speaks to TVO about understanding the driving force behind curiosity and how to harness it. We visit his lecture to see curiosity-driven learning in action and find out from students how they stay engaged in the classroom.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.

<p>The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.</p>

How Academics Harness Creativity in the Classroom

Over the years, Timothy Garton Ash has seen a lot of European history, and now the Oxford University professor has written a book on his first-hand travels through Europe's history, some of which was apparently subversive enough that the Stasi -  the East German spy service - had a file on him. The book is called "Homelands: A Personal History of Europe," and it's won the 2024 Lionel Gelber Prize for the best book on foreign affairs.

A First-Hand History of Europe

In late 2022, generative AI, like ChatGPT, shook the world and called into question what these advancements meant for our collective future. What impact would it have on the way we work? Was it being used ethically? Should schools be banning its use? Many of these questions remain. Here to give us an update on whether Canada is ready to tackle its future with AI is Canadian futurist Sinead Bovell, founder of tech education company, WAYE.

Can Canada Keep Up with AI?

Former national news anchor Lloyd Robertson gives us his thoughts on the importance of media literacy and what news sources you should trust and why.

How Academics Harness Creativity in the Classroom

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