Reimagining digital innovation for teaching and learning through the ABCs of intention: Awareness, Betterment and Care.

LDDI’s 2026 theme, Intention, aims to foster conscientious approaches to digital innovation and technology integration. Our goal is to challenge the fast-paced, unconscious, uncritical use of technology in education. Through the ABCs framework, we identify three core principles of intentionality:

Awareness

Build knowledge and understanding of digital technologies through evidence-based inquiry, critical thinking and mindfulness to improve pedagogy and practice.

Betterment

Empower educators and students to make a positive impact and build a better future in education and beyond, for this generation and the next.

Care

Take responsibility for the impact that our technology use has on people and the planet; be mindful of how we integrate digital tools and practices in teaching and learning.

Contribute

LDDI is looking for collaborators in the Faculty of Education to develop and showcase projects exploring intention and intentional uses of technology. If you have an idea for a project or partnership, we would love to hear from you. Contact us to share your ideas and to learn more about our In-Focus initiatives.

Previous In-Focus Themes

Explore our previous In-Focus themes below:
In-Focus 2025: Creativity
In-Focus 2024: Climate Justice
In-Focus 2023: EDID