This workshop series is focused on establishing and sustaining classroom communities. These may be attended as stand-alone sessions or you can attend the series as a whole.
Responding to LLMs in the Classroom
Facilitator: Emma McCallum, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Date and Time: Thursday, November 23, 1:30 - 3:00pm
Location: Zoom
The rising popularity of machine learning algorithms (LLMs) is reshaping the employment landscape and challenging traditional notions of education. This workshop offers an introduction to responding to LLMs/AI in the classroom through the concept of "robot-proofing" education (Aoun, 2017). Educators will explore strategies and make plans to adapt their teaching practices and curriculum to meet the needs of tomorrow's learners.
Past Sessions
Establishing Classroom Culture: Community Agreements
Facilitator: Emma McCallum, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 20, 2023; 10:00 - 11:30am
Location: Zoom
Creating an inclusive learning environment is crucial to student success and engagement. Community agreements are one-way educators can work to set the tone and expectations around their classroom space and culture. This workshop on Community Agreements uses discussion, self-reflection, and planning activities to better prepare educators with the tools and strategies to establish and maintain a supportive and inclusive classroom.
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Community Building and Accessible Pedagogy
Facilitator: Emma McCallum, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 24, 2023; 10:00 - 11:30am
Location: Zoom
Accessible Pedagogy is a process of designing courses and developing teaching styles to meet the needs of learners. Accessible pedagogy is foundational to establishing and maintaining a supportive and inclusive classroom. During this workshop on Accessible Pedagogy educators will explore foundational principles around accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).