Michelle Sengara

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Michelle Sengara Dr. Sengara is a Change Agent. She creates agile teaching and learning systems for today's rapidly changing reality.

As an education expert, Michelle designs, develops and delivers relevant instructional experiences that cultivate essential skills. I consult on the artful science of learning in a technology enhanced reality. I work with people, private organizations, and public institutions to design, develop and deliver accessible, relevant, and engaging learning environments that provide opportunities to build knowledge assets alongside valuable skill sets. I am currently a Strategic Innovations Team Lead of out the Office of Teaching & Learning at York University, and an Instructor of Strategic Innovation at the School of Continuing Studies, at the University of Toronto.

10/14/2026

What the heck IS October Theory, anyway? I chatted with the amazing on about all things habit formation as we enter this fourth quarter of the year. 🍁 🎃



10/13/2026

Convenience Has a Cognitive Cost 🧠💰

EXAMPLE: The next time you’re about to open AI or type a prompt, do these five things first:
 
1. Recall before you retrieve. Write down what you already know.
2. Generate before you ask. Produce one idea, sentence, solution, or approach yourself.
3. Take a position. Make your own prediction, judgement, or decision before seeing the machine’s.
4. Name the sticking point. Identify exactly where you need help instead of outsourcing the whole task.
5. Choose the AI job. Decide what you want the tool to challenge, check, clarify, or extend—then prompt.
 
Make the first cognitive move yourself. Then bring in the machine.




MORE Gratitude. LESS Screens. 🦃🙏🥧
10/08/2026

MORE Gratitude. LESS Screens. 🦃🙏🥧




Spent an incredible day at the SiriusXM Canada studios yesterday! Sat down with the incredible hosts of three shows to c...
10/07/2026

Spent an incredible day at the SiriusXM Canada studios yesterday! Sat down with the incredible hosts of three shows to chat about the science of habit formation and managing an AI reality. Will share links when the conversations are live. 🎙️🙏😍



10/06/2026

MORE Gratitude. LESS Screens. 🦃🙏🥧

EXAMPLE: The ten-minute Thanksgiving family agreement

Gather the family and complete five sentences:
1. This weekend, we want more time for __________.
2. Our three device-free anchors will be __________, __________, and __________.
3. Before searching or asking a tool, we will first __________.
4. One thing we will create or do together is __________.
5. One habit the adults will model is __________.

Keep the plan visible. At the end of the weekend, ask what felt good, what was difficult, and which one practice is worth carrying into the school week.

The goal is not perfect compliance. It is helping the family become more intentional together.




Great experience with the lovely Shaun Proulx. Link in bio! “The kidlets are back in school, just as a dark, ominous doo...
10/05/2026

Great experience with the lovely Shaun Proulx.
Link in bio!

“The kidlets are back in school, just as a dark, ominous doom cloud hangs over us all where the subject of Al is concerned; have you seen the headlines? The delightful Dr. Michelle Sengara joins us this episode to discuss. An education strategist and cognitive social scientist, Michelle had lots to say about understanding AI in education and what schools, teachers, and parents need to know. Forward this episode on to any Al-angst-ridden parent you may have in your orbit.”




October Newsletter out on Substack now! 📰Are you a REALIST? Or ENTHUSIAST?Link in bio
10/05/2026

October Newsletter out on Substack now! 📰
Are you a REALIST? Or ENTHUSIAST?

Link in bio




Cheating Is Not the Real AI Problem 🙈 🙉 🙊 HarmonizedIntelligence
10/01/2026

Cheating Is Not the Real AI Problem 🙈 🙉 🙊




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09/29/2026

Cheating Is Not the Real AI Problem 🙈 🙉 🙊

EXAMPLE: Redesigning a standard essay for integrity
Original task: Submit a 1,500-word essay analyzing a course issue.
 
Redesigned process:
1.     Students submit an initial claim and explain why they currently believe it based on evidence they’ve learned in the course or their previous learning and/or experience (Diagnostic assessment opportunity).
2.     They then identify three sources relevant for this project/topic and annotate what each contributes or fails to address (Potential formative assessment opportunity).
3.     They may then use a generative tool to produce a counterargument to their initial ideas and research, which they must verify and critique (Potential formative assessment opportunity).
4.     They participate in a short peer discussion and record what points raised during that conversation challenged or strengthened their position (Potential formative assessment opportunity).
5.     They submit the final argument with a process note explaining how their thinking changed and disclosing any technological support (Summative assessment #1).
6.     They then answer one short follow-up question about their reasoning in real-time (Summative assessment #2).
 
The assessment still includes strong writing, but integrity is supported by a visible learning process, clear boundaries, and evidence of ownership.




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Set Yourself Apart in the Workplace! 💃🏻🕺🏽
09/24/2026

Set Yourself Apart in the Workplace! 💃🏻🕺🏽

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