Dr. Alec Couros
Prof. @ U of R
👤 ABOUT DR. COUROS - BIO PAGE v1.0
Greetings, fellow netizens! Welcome to the OFFICIAL personal homepage of Dr. Alec Couros, Professor of Educational Technology and Media at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada!
Dr. Couros served as the founding Director of the Centre for Educational Research, Collaboration and Development (CERCD), fostering academic scholarship, research collaboration, and connections between the Faculty of Education and broader educational communities.
Subsequently, he served as the Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, where he led institutional initiatives supporting faculty development, pedagogical innovation, and the enhancement of teaching practices across the University.
Internationally recognized as a keynote speaker and consultant, Dr. Couros has delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations worldwide. His work addresses generative AI in education, digital citizenship, critical media literacy, open and networked learning, and educational technology integration.
A committed advocate for openness in education, he supports educators and institutions in navigating the evolving intersections of technology, pedagogy, and digital culture. His influential work continues to shape educational practice, policy, and professional development across both K–12 and higher education settings.
🎓 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (AKA MY DEGREES!!)
- PhD, Education (Curriculum) — University of Regina, 2006
Dissertation: "Examining the Open Movement: Implications for Education" - MEd, Educational Communications & Technology — University of Saskatchewan, 2001
Thesis: "Faculty Perceptions of University Support for Instructional Technology" - BEd, Secondary Education — University of Saskatchewan, 1993
English Major, History Minor
🎤 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - I COME TO YOUR CITY!
Dr. Couros is available for keynote presentations, workshops, webinars, and consulting engagements for educational institutions, school boards, government ministries, corporations, and youth organizations. He has delivered 500+ presentations across 75+ countries!
Experience includes audiences from:
- Post-secondary institutions & universities
- K–12 school divisions & boards of education
- Government ministries & education departments
- Corporate & non-profit organizations
- Youth audiences & student conferences
- International education conferences
📚 PRESENTATION TOPICS - CLICK TO LEARN MORE!!
Hot topics I speak and consult on (updated for 2026!!):
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🤖 Generative AI in Education
Navigating ChatGPT, AI tools, policy development, and the future of learning in an AI-saturated world. |
🖥 Digital Citizenship
Online identity, ethical use of technology, privacy, and responsible digital participation. |
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📰 Critical Media Literacy
Deepfakes, misinformation, epistemic resilience, and teaching students to navigate digital media. |
🌐 Open & Networked Learning
Open education, PLNs, connected classrooms, and building global learning communities. |
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💻 EdTech Integration
Practical pedagogical frameworks for integrating technology meaningfully in K-12 and higher ed. |
🎓 Faculty Development
Supporting university faculty in pedagogical innovation and teaching excellence. |
🏆 AWARDS & HONOURS - TROPHIES ROOM!!
Check out all these shiny awards!! ⭐⭐⭐
Dr. Couros has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in teaching, educational leadership, and innovation. He received the prestigious 2018 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
He was also awarded the University of Regina Teaching Award for Excellence for Innovation in Teaching (2015).
Students on Rate My Professors give him 4.8 / 5.0 and tag him as: "Inspirational", "Would Take Again" and "Participation Matters"!
🔗 MY COOL LINKS PAGE - VISIT THESE SITES!!
Here are some groovy places on the World Wide Web you should totally check out!!
| SITE NAME | DESCRIPTION | COOLNESS |
| 𝕏 Twitter/X @courosa | My tweets! 119K+ followers!! | ★★★★★ |
| 📝 Signals from the Human Era | My Substack newsletter on AI & education | ★★★★★ |
| 💼 LinkedIn Profile | Professional networking for serious people | ★★★★ |
| 🎓 U of R Faculty Page | My official university profile | ★★★★ |
| 📃 Google Scholar | My publications and research | ★★★★ |
| 📊 SlideShare | My presentations and slides | ★★★ |
| 📷 Flickr | My 7,500+ photos since 2004! | ★★★ |
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📝 MY SUBSTACK - "SIGNALS FROM THE HUMAN ERA"
Check out my Substack newsletter: couros.substack.com!
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Want to book Dr. Couros for a speaking engagement? Have a question about digital citizenship, AI in education, or open learning? Fill out my high-tech electronic contact form below!! (Or just email [email protected])
OFFICE INFO:
- 🏢 Faculty of Education, University of Regina
- 📍 Room ED 383, Regina, Saskatchewan
- ☎ 306-585-4739
- ✉ [email protected]
- ✉ [email protected]
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