Events

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.

In this session, faculty will be shown how work-integrated learning can be used to create meaningful learning experiences for Waterloo students through engagement with industry or community partners in WIL 611: Interdisciplinary Community/Industry Research Project.  

Hosted by: Organizational and Human Development 

Facilitator: Chun Chih Chen 

MS Teams 

In today’s rapidly changing work environment, building strong and impactful work relationships is crucial to innovation, efficiency, and organizational success. Emotional Intelligence is the ability to read, understand, respond to, and manage the emotions in ourselves and others. It encourages self-awareness, internal self-regulation, and the exploration of diverse perspectives. Through effective and authentic communication, emotional intelligence will create positive relationships within our personal and professional lives. 

Join Nadine Fladd (Writing and Communication Centre) and Kari D. Weaver (Library) in this 90-minute online workshop as they discuss the potential and challenges for supervisors of navigating graduate students’ use of generative artificial intelligence for research and writing. Building off their successful Generative AI in the Literature Review: A Workshop for Graduate Students this workshop will share insights from student experience along with recommendations and resources for framing a collaborative conversation with your graduate students. Participants will have the opportunity to consider the myriad ways generative artificial intelligence is being used in research and writing tasks and explore productive and ethical adaptations across academic disciplines.

Outcomes:

• Participants will consider uses of generative artificial intelligence in graduate research and writing.
• Participants will discover recommendations and resources for discussing generative artificial intelligence with their graduate students.

This session is co-sponsored by the CTE, GSPA, Library, and WCC.