How do we support literacy learning in a digital age?
Join Drs. Janet Werker (UBC) and Henny Yeung (SFU) on August 12, 2026, 6:30 PM (PDT) for a public symposium featuring keynote speaker Prof. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.
As technology continues to transform how we learn, communicate, and access information, questions about literacy and education have never been more important. This symposium will bring together researchers, educators, and community leaders to explore these issues and discuss their implications for learners, families, and schools.
Co-hosted by Drs. Janet Werker (UBC) and Henny Yeung (SFU) and featuring keynote speaker Prof. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek , this event is part of an SSHRC Partnership Grant titled Ensuring Full Literacy in a Multicultural and Digital World.
Following the keynote, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a panel discussion and audience Q&A featuring:
- Alona Fyshe (Moderator)
- Carrie Demmans Epp
- Guofang Li
- Jenny Thomson
- Nelly Fargeon
A reception will follow the discussion, providing an opportunity to continue the conversation and enjoy light refreshments.
Why attend?
- Hear internationally recognised researcher Kathy Hirsh-Pasek discuss learning and technology.
- Explore how technology is shaping literacy and education.
- Engage with researchers, educators, and community leaders.
- Participate in a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
- Network with attendees from across education, research, and community sectors.
This event is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.
About Ensuring Full Literacy
Ensuring Full Literacy is a team of Canadian and international scholars and industry, community and outreach partners working to bridge the many dimensions of literacy acquisition in our multicultural and digitally connected world. The goal of this project is to generate the scientific knowledge necessary to ensure full literacy – the deep text comprehension needed to succeed in our rapidly evolving knowledge economy – in increasingly diverse workspaces and communities. We aspire to translate this knowledge into practices, products, and services for all Canadians.
