Session Abstract
In her talk, Michelle will introduce the concept of if-then coping planning, a widely used behaviour change technique. As part of her lesson, she will highlight parallels between this thinking process and how GenAI tools operate, while emphasizing the role of human agency.
Biography
Dr. Michelle Ogrodnik (she/her) is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, in the Faculty of Health. From understanding the impact of exercise on our minds to examining what it means to be “healthy,” her goal is to facilitate opportunities for students to learn how health is much more than individual pathophysiology.
Michelle teaches the Faculty of Health’s undergraduate communication requirement, their largest course, and serves as their Teaching Fellow. Michelle’s approach to teaching centres on creating a fun, supportive learning environment, whether that be in small seminars or classes of more than 700 students. Most recently, she received the Faculty of Health Teaching Award (2025).