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Pondering AI
Pondering AILearning to Unlearn with Melissa SariffodeenMelissa Sariffodeen contends learning requires unlearning, ponders human-AI relationships, prioritizes outcomes over outputs, and values the disquiet of constructive critique. Melissa artfully illustrates barriers to innovation through the eyes of a child learning to code and a seasoned driver learning to not drive. Drawing on decades of experience teaching technical skills, she identifies why AI creates new challenges for upskilling. Kimberly and Melissa then debate viewing AI systems through the lens of tools vs. relationships. An avowed lifelong learner, Melissa believes prior learnings are sometimes detrimental to innovation. Melissa therefore advocates for unlearning as a key step i...
2024-05-2239 minInfluence
InfluenceWomen of Influence - Melissa Sariffodeen: The gendering of technologyToday on the pod Joss and Jen are joined by Melissa Sariffodeen, CEO of Canada Learning Code. Melissa is an entrepreneur, business leader, advisor and life-long student focused on studying and building the future of education and work. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Learning Code, she leads an amazing team across the country to advocate and provide opportunities for people in Canada (especially women and youth) to learn future-proof technical skills. We talk about the gendering of technology, the importance of women in tech, female role models, and more. Check out Melissa on LinkedIn
2022-11-2328 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast
The Entrepreneur Podcast52. Helping Canada Upskill with Melissa SariffodeenMelissa Sariffodeen has a number of roles and titles on her profile. One of them is "lifelong student."And it’s fitting.As Co-founder and CEO of Ladies Learning Code and Canada Learning Code, lifelong learning is integral to her founder’s journey. Since 2011, over 700,000 Canadians from all walks of life have had the opportunity to learn critical skills and build up the confidence to become builders - not just consumers - of technology in an increasingly digital world.In this episode, Sariffodeen joins fellow Ivey alum and Director Internal of Morrissette Entrepreneurship, Deni...
2022-10-2753 minYourTechReport
YourTechReportHelping Canadians' Youth and Teachers To Learn CodeCanada Learning Code is an organization dedicated to bringing accessible computer science to communities across Canada. Their one-stop-shop approach provides educators with the tools to teach computer science to all ages across all subjects. In this interview, we speak with Melissa Sariffodeen CEO of Canada Learning Code, and learn a little more about the initiative and where it is headed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-09-2916 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzCanada Learning to CodeTechnology has become a huge part of our lives but understanding the language used to create the technology we depend on isn't widely understood. Canada Learning to Code is an organization helping to teach coding to kids and teens. This morning we were joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Learning to Code, Melissa Sariffodeen.
2021-12-0703 minEmployment and Social Development Canada
Employment and Social Development CanadaEpisode 8: Adopting new technologies and business models for our society’s well-being / Épisode 8 : Adopter de nouvelles technologies et de nouveaux modèles d’affaires pour le bien être de notre société (audio disponible en anglais seulement)Melissa Sariffodeen, Future Skills Council member and CEO at Canada Learning Code, Tara Khazaei, National AI Lead at Microsoft Canada and, Vik Pant, Chief Scientist and Chief Science Advisor at Natural Resources Canada discuss adopting new technologies and business models such as artificial intelligence and automation while ensuring the well-being of communities and society.Recommended links:Future Skills: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/future-skills.htmlFuture Skills Council Report: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/future-skills/report-learning-nation.htmlFuture Skills Centre: https://fsc-ccf.ca/ESDC Programs: http...
2021-08-0932 minEmployment and Social Development Canada
Employment and Social Development CanadaEpisode 8: Adopting new technologies and business models for our society’s well-being / Épisode 8 : Adopter de nouvelles technologies et de nouveaux modèles d’affaires pour le bien être de notre société (audio disponible en anglais seulement)Melissa Sariffodeen, Future Skills Council member and CEO at Canada Learning Code, Tara Khazaei, National AI Lead at Microsoft Canada and, Vik Pant, Chief Scientist and Chief Science Advisor at Natural Resources Canada discuss adopting new technologies and business models such as artificial intelligence and automation while ensuring the well-being of communities and society.Recommended links:Future Skills: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/future-skills.htmlFuture Skills Council Report: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/future-skills/report-learning-nation.htmlFuture Skills Centre: https://fsc-ccf.ca/ESDC Programs: http...
2021-08-0932 minCulture At A Crossroads
Culture At A CrossroadsMelissa Sariffodeen on Coding, Comp Sci, and equipping Canadians for the Digital EconomyCEO of Ladies Learning Code and Canada Learning Code Melissa Sariffodeen joins the show to talk about the ever-changing field of computer science, and the role it plays for the 85% of 2030 future jobs that do not exist yet today. The London, ON native shares how her love of Harry Potter helped to pique her interest in tech, by giving users a chance to be sorted into one of four houses.Read more...>>>
2021-01-2142 minImpact Conversations
Impact ConversationsCapturing your Secret Sauce in a powerful Theory of Change, with Melissa Sariffodeen, CEO of Canada Learning Code It’s evident in this conversation that Melissa is a strong proponent of a non-profit having a Theory of Change – having a clear objective and a road map to get there. She shares with us Canada Learning Code’s significant but achievable goal, and their journey of developing and living into a Theory of Change to deliver on that goal.  It has continued to be their guide through a re-branding and the unprecedented times presented by COVID-19. You’ll hear how the Theory of Change has rigourously captured the organization’s secret sauce, to ensure that they s...
2020-11-2628 minThe Georgian Impact Podcast | AI, ML & More
The Georgian Impact Podcast | AI, ML & MoreEpisode 14: Getting to Know Ladies Learning CodeLadies Learning Code (LLC) is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of teaching 200,000 Canadian women and youth to code by 2020. It’s a fantastic organization that Georgian Partners is proud to support. In this episode, Steve Leightell speaks to two of LLC’s founders, Melissa Sariffodeen and Laura Plant, to learn more about who the organization works with, what their goals and objectives are, and how they’re making a difference in tens of thousands of lives each year. You'll learn about: • What LLC is and how it works (0:32) • The women in tech problem and what it means (1:47) • Some of the LLC’s su...
2019-11-2523 minCanInnovate
CanInnovateCreating a Brighter Tomorrow for the Future Encoders with Melissa Sariffodeen of Canada Learning CodeMelissa Sariffodeen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Canada Learning Code. She is a celebrated digital literacy advocate who is dedicated to ensuring that women and youth have the critical skills, confidence, and opportunities that they need to thrive in our increasingly digital world. She is a graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Education Policy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. She taught herself how to build websites from scratch using HTML when she was 11 years old and has been coding ever sin...
2018-06-2700 minAlberta Morning News
Alberta Morning NewsCoding VansMelissa Sariffodeen of Canada Coding talks about a new mobile fleet of vans that will take digital technology to hundreds of schools and community halls across Canada.
2018-05-0507 minWhat She Said!
What She Said!March 10, 2018 - Canada Learning Code, John McLeish, AVIVA & more- Canada Learning Code's Melissa Sariffodeen on #genderbias in the #tech industry & increasing the number of #WomenInSTEM - https://www.booking.com https://www.canadalearningcode.ca - What you need to know about #ethanol lamps that could save your life. We talk to critical injury lawyer John McLeish and Dr. James McGorman who is determined no other family will suffer a loss like his. http://www.mcleishorlando.com http://bit.ly/2DecHim - Movie & TV reviews with Film critic Anne Brodie, who ays A Wrinkle In Time is definitely worth your time! Watch her interview with star Deric McCabe here: https...
2018-03-0959 minHiFi Radio with \
HiFi Radio with "The Wolf on Bay Street" Wolfgang KleinHiFi Radio with "The Wolf on Bay Street" Wolfgang Klein - May 13th, 2017May 13, 2017 - Mother's Day edition. Jeff Blanco, Canaccord head of currency; Matt Ramsey, Canaccord Tech Analyst; Jenny Ma, Canaccord REIT analyst; Melissa Sariffodeen, co-founder and CEO, Ladies Learning Code; Tracey Bochner, co-founder and president Paradigm Public Relations; Sandra Longo, founder, Navy Street Charity for Persons with Disabilities.
2017-05-1344 min