The Centre for Teaching Excellence is hosting Instructional Innovations Week from October 21-25, 2024 in collaboration with faculty members, ASU staff, and special guests from the University of Edinburgh.
Location: MC2036
Facilitators: Amanda McKenzie and Julie Piatek
Amanda McKenzie and Julie Piatek from the Office of Academic Integrity will host a 60-minute workshop that explores common myths about cheating as well as the new realities facing instructors in an era of ubiquitous generative artificial intelligence.
Participants will:
Location: Online
Facilitators: Kari Weaver
Join Kari D. Weaver (Library) in this 60-minute online workshop as she introduces the newly launched Artificial Intelligence Disclosure (AID) Framework. This tool provides a transparent, consistent, and targeted approach to attribute the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and research work. In addition to the introduction of the AID Framework itself, participants will have the opportunity to workshop a classroom application of this tool and discuss potential needs and adaptations across academic disciplines. This session is sponsored by the AVPA Standing Committee on New Technologies, Pedagogies, and Academic Integrity and the Library.
Location: MC2036
Facilitators: Brianna Bennett and Annik Bilodeau
Come hear presentations from colleagues at the University of Waterloo who are conducting their own scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) research, developing or piloting innovations for the classroom supported with funding from the Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) grant program!
During this session, researchers from the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business (Faculty of Arts) and the Faculty of Science will present preliminary results. Each presentation will be followed by a 10-minute showcase of the technology or learning format used in the studies, allowing participants to experiment with (VR) or experience (circle pedagogy) these innovations.
Hosted by: Centre for Teaching Excellence and Faculty of Math
Facilitators: Matthew Babela and Dan Wolczuk
In-person, MC 2036
Unlock the potential of your classroom with our engaging workshop on Active Learning! Designed for educators seeking to enhance student engagement and retention, this session will delve into the literature on active learning and explore a variety of active learning techniques that foster a dynamic learning environment. Participants will have opportunities to share with each other about how they are integrating active learning into their own classes.
The Math Teaching Seminar: Teaching Hysteresis will be hosted as part of Teaching and Learning month by York University Professor, Amenda Chow, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Facilitators: Kyle Scholz, Daspina Fekekos, and Natalie Chow
In-person, MC 2036
This workshop will provide an overview of the emerging educational technologies available at the University. Examples of tools that will be highlighted include Creator+, peerScholar, Vevox, and iClicker. The facilitators will also share information about the forthcoming EdTech Sandbox (set to launch late 2024/early 2025) and related initiatives happening under the Teaching Innovation Incubator.
Location: Online
Facilitators: Rebecca MacAlpine and Greta Kroeker
In our current political and social landscape, students are hyperaware and hypersensitive to topics that broach themes of violence, oppression, and power. The hyperawareness of students poses an interesting challenge for instructors, as they need to learn to balance student socio-emotional needs with essential content. In this Lunch and Learn, we will explore trauma-informed care, and feminist instructional strategies/pedagogies to begin to empower instructors to find meaningful ways to incorporate hard subjects into the classroom. This session will involve a short presentation on various instructional strategies with ample time to discuss and share our experiences teaching hard subjects in the classroom.
Location: MC2036
Facilitators: Tonya Elliott
One of the guiding principles of Waterloo's Educational Technology's Governance groups is "Provide inclusive and equitable access", but what does that mean in practice? Join us for a presentation and discussion about how the EdTech Advisory group has put this principle into action and hear from members of the Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) who have used the same approach in their response to the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
Facilitator: Katherine Lithgow
What’s Happening at UW
Instructor Panel: Integrating the SLICC Framework
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with instructors who will share their insights and experiences integrating the Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) framework. Learn how this self-directed, experiential learning approach empowers students to take control of their learning, fosters critical thinking, and encourages reflective practice. The instructors will also share their experiences integrating this model into their courses, highlighting key takeaways for other instructors interested in employing the framework. Whether you're looking to implement a self-directed learning framework or simply curious about SLICCs, this session offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.
What do our students say?
Student Panel: How SLICCs Empower Ownership of Learning
Hear from past students as they share their personal experiences undertaking a Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) project. This panel will delve into how SLICCs allow students to take ownership of their education, develop critical skills, and pursue their passions. They share their experiences undertaking the project guided by the SLICC framework, and the different ways they have been able to apply knowledge, skills and mindset gained through the SLICC project after their courses have ended. Whether you're a student curious about SLICCs or an instructor looking to understand the student perspective, this session offers lived experience on the value of SLICCs both inside the classroom and beyond.