Training for faculty members

Would you like to make the most of the technologies available in your classroom (podium features, Zoom or MS Teams connection, lecture recording, etc.)? Come and test the equipment or simply talk to our specialists, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have...

For many, the classroom is increasingly a minefield of obstacles and risks: should I broach such and such a subject? How do I go about it? What happens if the audience is offended, reacts negatively, disrespects me, questions my integrity, damages my reputation, etc.? How can I prevent this from happening? 

Come connect with colleagues and discuss how Generative AI is shaping teaching and learning on campus. Our bi-weekly sessions offer a space to share experiences, exchange ideas, and ask questions as we figure out the place of Generative AI in education...

Do you want to improve your online teaching skills? Do you want to be able to create content, gather resources, support your students' learning or design effective assessment tools?

This professional learning program could be just what you are looking for!

The Teaching with AI Micro-Credential provides postsecondary educators with essential concepts and best practices to explore, evaluate, and experiment with AI in today's rapidly evolving landscape. This program covers key topics such as the use of AI in postsecondary education, prompt engineering, guidelines and policies, as well as ethics and academic integrity...

Nurturing Agency, Recognizing and Mitigating Bias
AI is reshaping how students and faculty learn, teach and make decisions, raising urgent questions about bias, agency and equity in academic spaces. As these tools become embedded in everyday practice, educators need approaches that go beyond simple “how-to” skills and instead foster critical, compassionate engagement... 

This event is organized and managed by Contact North. 

The ascension of Donald Trump has coincided with a paradoxical situation where the traditional norms setting the limits of what is considered acceptable behaviour and expression are being reimposed with increasing violence and rigidity. At the same time, those responsible for the clampdown exempt themselves from the very norms they impose...

If you have any questions about this event, please contact directly the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence.