Tricia Friedman

Learning that values context and complexity

Learning that values context and complexity

Futures Literacy practitioner and AI workshop facilitator helping K-12 schools navigate the era of AI — with creativity, ethics, and zero jargon.

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Tricia Friedman, Futures Literacy practitioner and AI workshop facilitator for K-12 schools
Tricia Friedman is the Director of Learning and Content at Shifting Schools and a futures literacy practitioner based in Ottawa, Canada. She helps K-12 school leaders make sense of AI so they can build more human, future-ready learning communities. She co-hosts the Shifting Schools podcast and hosts Be a Better Ally, designs research-supported scenarios that engage learners of all ages, and writes the AI Forward — K-12 Leadership Brief on Substack.
The approach

Starting with what matters

Too often, AI professional development starts with tools. I start with what matters: pedagogy, judgment, and the necessary questions that help schools make decisions about teaching and learning that values creativity and collaboration.

01

Weaving across
literacies.

I believe the biggest challenges facing schools can’t be solved inside a single discipline. I help educators think interdisciplinarily — connecting digital, ethical, civic, and media literacies into something more useful than any one alone.

Interdisciplinary by design
02

Creativity as
a compass.

Changing times demand divergent thinking. I help educators and leaders use creativity not as an add-on but as a way to navigate uncertainty, reframe problems, and discover possibilities.

Divergent by default
03

Ethics as practice,
not checklist.

I don’t treat AI ethics as a one-time policy review. I help communities build the habit of examining values, questioning assumptions, and making decisions they can defend — together, and often.

Ongoing, not one-and-done

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Explore the work

What exactly is Futures Literacy, and why now?
Futures Literacy moves beyond asking “I wonder” to a strategic, joyful, social experience of wondering together. It teaches attunement, not reaction — and it’s essential in an AI-influenced landscape where the questions matter more than the tools.

Read my full case for Futures Literacy →
What workshops are available for my school or team?
I offer twelve workshops that span futures thinking, AI companions, algorithmic awareness, executive function, creative AI, assessment redesign, and leadership. Each one is customizable.

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How should families navigate AI companions?
AI companions raise real questions about empathy, identity, and boundaries — for kids and adults alike. The PAUSE Together guide offers a research-backed family framework grounded in social-emotional learning.

See the family companion guide →
Is there something I can start using right away?
My five most-requested megaprompts are free and copy-ready. They cover strategic prioritization, foresight, team dynamics, voice analysis, and reflective coaching dialogue.

Grab the Big Five prompts →
How do I book Tricia for a workshop or consultation?
Start by browsing the workshop menu to see what fits your context, then reach out through the contact page or email tricia@shiftingschools.com. Workshops can be delivered virtually or in person, and each one is customized for your school or organization.
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