The October 8 AVPA news bulletin brings instructors timely updates, opportunities and resources related to teaching and learning at Waterloo.
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Have an idea for reimagining teaching and learning at the University of Waterloo? The Teaching Innovation Incubator’s 2027 Open Call is now open, offering funding and support for innovative, collaborative projects that explore new approaches to teaching and learning. Discover the opportunity and find out how to apply.
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See the AVPA News Bulletin for more information.
A Message from Teaching Assessment Processes (TAP)
Students are more likely to see value in providing feedback when they can see how input from previous students has shaped the learning experience they are having today.
Student Course Perceptions (SCP) surveys are now open, giving students an opportunity to reflect on and share feedback about their learning experiences. Student feedback contributes to an ongoing feedback loop in which students share their experiences, instructors reflect on what they learn, and future students benefit from resulting changes and improvements.
The GenAI Teaching Enablement initiative is excited to announce the five projects selected as our inaugural GenAI Teaching and Learning Fellows. Click on the title for the full story.
The Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic (AVPA) is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Vice-President, Academic Leadership and Strategic Initiatives for a two-year term (with the possibility of renewal).
The Assistant Vice-President, Academic Leadership and Strategic Initiatives reports to the AVPA and is part of the leadership team in the AVPA office.
The Associate Vice-President, Academic is pleased to share a new resource designed by the ITSU to support University of Waterloo instructors as they navigate the evolving landscape of assessment design and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
Please click on the title to read more about the Navigating Assessment Redesign in the Generative AI Era Teaching Tip.
Information for instructors about a new intitiative, the GenAI Teaching Enablement Project. Click the title to learn more.
Information for UW Instructors about the Vevox site license renewal for 2026-2027. Click the title to learn more.