In this three-part virtual learning series, we will explain why and show faculty how to diversify their assessment and evaluation strategies to promote multiple means of student engagement, representation, and action and expression (UDL principles). Having a diversified assessment strategy helps to proactively meet the needs of your diverse learners, based on their readiness, interests, learning needs and preferences. Join us to share your questions and experiences with diversifying assessment purposes, tasks, tools, and feedback strategies!

Facilitator: Jessica Rich, Educational Developer: SoTL

In this three-part virtual learning series, we will continue to explore the usage of new and existing generative AI (GenAI) tools in the context of higher education. The first session will be an overview of relevant tools, focusing on updates to ChatGPT (as needed) as well as usage of other Large Language Models (LLMs) as they continue to become available. Follow-up sessions will focus on topics including methods of obtaining sources from and sourcing the use of GenAI tools, matching course assessments with appropriate usage policies, creating Custom Instructions for course ideation, introducing the topic of GenAI with students, and others as suggested by our SLC community as well as depending on the state of the industry.

Facilitator: Patrick Hymus, Digital Learning Specialist

In this virtual learning series, we will reflect on your own identity within the histories of colonization in Canada & acknowledge the perpetuation of these histories.  You will also reflect on ways to engage in decolonization, by recognizing and addressing privilege and power imbalances in contemporary realities.

Facilitator: Shannon Hall, Educational Developer: Indigenous Pedagogy