Choose one session from Block A, and one session from Block B. Come to the Zoom Main Room first for prizes!
All available resources and recordings will be shared on this site at the end of the conference.
Three choices
Please join us in the Zoom Main Room! right after lunch for prizes!
Well, this is Awkward: Barriers to Navigating Academic Misconduct & Talking to Students
Dr. Cory Scurr, Chair, Academic Integrity Council of Ontario (AICO)
Conestoga College
https://senecapolytechnic.zoom.us/j/92452041249
We'll begin our session with a brief introduction to the Academic Integrity Council of Ontario (AICO) and an overview of its purpose and resources. We'll turn our attention to barriers that faculty experience when navigating academic misconduct and provide recommendations for moving forward. We will then focus on the awkward conversations we sometimes find ourselves in when students cheat. Come prepared to share your experiences; trust me, this will be awkward.
Exploring Applied Research at Seneca: AI, Automation, and Innovation in Action
Sahar Hussain, Viji Angamuthu
https://senecapolytechnic.zoom.us/j/96964479619
Join us for an engaging and interactive session that explores how applied research connects faculty, students, and industry partners through innovation. Led by Viji Angamuthu, Principal Investigator from the Seneca Centre for Innovation in AI Technology (CIAIT), this workshop will provide an overview of an applied research project using AI for automation. Participants will gain an understanding of applied research at Seneca, discover opportunities to get involved, and learn about the types of projects that bridge classroom learning with real-world impact. The session will conclude with a Q&A and Mentimeter discussion to spark ideas for future collaborations.
Eco-Logical Teaching: Artificial Intelligence through a Sustainability Lens
Lara McInnis and Todd Malarczuk
https://senecapolytechnic.zoom.us/j/93263374302
In this workshop, we will invite multiple perspectives to help us explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the lens of environmental, social and economic sustainability. We will discuss ethical implications of AI usage by connecting sustainability to AI innovations in sectors and fields of study, and by employing a systems thinking approach. Finally, we will consider effective teaching strategies that help students engage with these connections.
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Michael Myers and Adele Georgievski
https://senecapolytechnic.zoom.us/j/96444496646
In this workshop we will explore how AI can support academic research as a digital research assistant, without replacing the invaluable critical thinking that is necessary for scholarly work. In this session the Library will demonstrate how to use Copilot with Library resources, showcase new AI features in Library databases, and showcase some new and exciting AI research tools. By the end of the session participants will learn how to integrate AI into their research workflows and use it effectively to discover research.
Nothing to Hide Here! Transparent Assessments for Integrity and Student Success
Linda Facchini
https://senecapolytechnic.zoom.us/j/92858436731
Generative AI offers powerful opportunities in higher education, but do educators and students share a common understanding of its appropriate use in academic work? The Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework provides evidence-based practices that foster meaningful student-teacher dialogue about learning and assessment, while supporting students’ metacognitive development. This workshop explores how transparent assessment design can enhance student learning and uphold academic integrity in an AI-enabled learning environment. Participants will engage with the TILT framework to develop assessments that clearly articulate their purpose, expectations, and criteria for success. A practical template will be shared to support the creation of authentic, transparent assessments aligned with course objectives.
Laura Page
https://senecapolytechnic.zoom.us/j/97175958920
AI tools can make learning feel effortless, but this can create the illusion of competence without real lasting understanding. Drawing on insights from cognitive psychology, we’ll explore how AI can both hinder and enhance deep learning, and what educators can do to help students tell the difference. Participants will leave with a ready-to-use student slide deck linking wise AI use to six evidence-informed learning principles.