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Revolutionizing Student Engagement with Work Integrated Learning and Generative AI
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
A Transformative Experiential Learning Journey: Exploring TMU's Co-op Career Ready Program and its Curricular Foundation
Taryn De Ruyter & Anna Adamczyk - Toronto Metropolitan University
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In an ever-changing employment landscape, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) stands as a pivotal bridge between academic knowledge and real-world application. The Toronto Metropolitan University Career Co-op & Student Success Centre has pioneered a comprehensive Co-op Career Ready Program that spans from the initial co-op application phase to the completion of the co-op designation. This presentation aims to delve into the innovative practices embedded in this program, focusing on its holistic approach to student development and its alignment with the TMU Student Affairs curriculum. Read More >>​
Breaking down silos in the purpose of higher education: The Design, Partnerships, and Impact of a Critical-Community-Career (3C) Approach to WIL
Lisa L. Jarvis & Holly Gibbs - Wilfrid Laurier University
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Multiple student surveys indicate that the primary reason students pursue post-secondary studies is to prepare for a job and/or career, followed by motivations of personal and intellectual growth, and making a positive contribution to society or their community (Brainstorm Student Interests Report, 2023, Academica University and College Applicant Survey, 2022; Canadian University Survey Consortium, 2022). While there is clear importance and desire to achieve the employability goals in different models of WIL, traditional approaches can lack focus on or value for student self-critique, reciprocity in partnerships, and discussions of the purpose of education (Brabazon et al, 2019). Read More >>​
Navigating Equity and Challenges in Policy Implementation: A Collaborative Leadership Circle
Anamika Baijnath, Toronto Metropolitan University, Dinuka Gunaratne - North Eastern University, Lucia Plescia - Concordia University, Collen Philips-Davis, University of Waterloo
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This 50-minute session provides a collaborative space for leaders to discuss and share challenges, opportunities, and strategies related to implementing institutional policies with an equity lens. Participants will explore ways to align policy with student-centered practices, identify conflicts, and discuss how to address challenging situations while fostering relational, reflexive, and transparent practices. Read More >>​
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
Conférencieres principales
Camille Dundas
Signaux d’alerte : comment reconnaître et confronter les biais en milieu de travail
Comprendre et traiter les biais est essentiel pour favoriser une culture inclusive. Camille Dundas explorera les signes subtils et manifestes de biais qui peuvent imprégner les interactions en milieu de travail.
Les participant·e·s apprendront à identifier les signaux d’alerte indiquant un biais, y compris les microagressions, les inégalités d’opportunités et les retours biaisés. Rejoignez-nous pour vous outiller, ainsi que vos collègues, afin de créer un environnement de travail où chacun·e se sent valorisé·e et respecté·e, favorisant ainsi l’innovation et le succès.
Dr. Bonnie Stewart
L’avenir du travail : renforcer l’autonomie dans une ère d’engouement pour l’automatisation
Que signifient l’IA générative et l’automatisation pour l’enseignement supérieur ? Comment les professionnel·le·s de l’AIT et les décideur·euse·s peuvent-ils engager les récits sur l’avenir de manière à préserver l’autonomie des apprenant·e·s et des enseignant·e·s ?
Cette conférence interactive explorera les promesses et les limites de l’IA, en établissant des liens avec les valeurs et les pratiques éducatives d’ECAIT. Une réflexion destinée à recentrer les futurs que nous souhaitons – collectivement – bâtir. La conférence soulèvera des questions sur l’apprentissage humain, le travail et la société au 21ᵉ siècle.