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GenAI@VIU: In Conversation with Sarah Segal
How have concerns about Academic Integrity at VIU been influenced by the arrival of Gen AI? In this episode we explore some challenges that students and faculty have faced, provide solutions for mitigating the risk and guidance for when it looks like things have gone wrong.
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Reminder: VIULearn, VIUBlogs and VIUTube Cleanup July 2025
As we wrap up the spring semester we want to remind you about the cleanup processes for VIULearn, VIUTube and VIUBlogs. In order to minimize the amount of student data kept in any of our systems, and to ensure that these platforms continue to be places for current and active course materials, we have implemented…
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Applying for Teaching Awards
The deadline for the Provost Teaching Awards is approaching; applications must be submitted by May 15th, 2025. If you are considering putting in an application, or are interested in applying next year, here are a few things you may not have considered. It can be fun! Applying for a teaching award is a unique opportunity…
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Digital Literacy: Community-Based Learning
From a community-based learning perspective, a digitally literate person will work with individuals and communities to support digital projects. This can include placing Indigenous or community knowledge and cultural practices at the centre of projects to produce mutually beneficial outcomes.
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Rethinking Assessments and Rubrics
As generative AI (GenAI) continues to grow, educators are finding new ways to navigate or integrate it into their teaching while upholding academic integrity. Educators are modifying assignments, adapting assessments to focus on critical thinking and uniquely human skills, and discovering ways to enhance learning through GenAI. This blog provides an overview of strategies for…
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Digital Literacy: Digital Wellbeing
A digitally literate person will use technology to support their wellbeing and have strategies for managing technology if it negatively impacts their physical, mental, or emotional health. A digitally literate person will have healthy boundaries with digital technologies, use them intentionally and will not use digital technologies in ways that harm others.
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Digital Literacy: Creation and Curation
A digitally literate person will be able to create or curate accessible digital materials that are specific to different audiences and platforms.
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CIEL 2025 Teaching and Learning Conference – Showcase Series
The Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning (CIEL) invites you to the Teaching and Learning Conference – Showcase Series. This series features roundtable discussions on Community as Pedagogy, Truth and Reconciliation, Sustainability, and Digital Literacy. As part of the Showcase Series, CIEL will also launch a new podcast, GenAI @ VIU: In Conversation.
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Digital Literacy: Digital Scholarship
From a digital scholarship perspective, a digitally literate person will intentionally and purposefully use digital technologies for learning, including developing effective research, critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, and decision-making skills.
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20-Minute Tea Series Resources
In the 20 Minute Tea Online series we shared teaching strategies in just 20 minutes, as a quick way to learn new strategies and leave with inspiration for your classroom. Those who stayed longer joined in discussion to deepen the conversation. The series has wrapped up for the semester, but you can still access the…
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Digital Literacy: Communication and Collaboration
A digitally literate person will be able to use online tools to communicate and collaborate with others and make valuable contributions in digital spaces. A digitally literate person will intentionally craft their messages based on how they want them to be interpreted.
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Collaborative Learning and Group Work
Group work helps students develop essential skills such as problem-solving, time management, communication, and feedback exchange. While it offers many benefits, some learners may find it uncomfortable. However, preparing learners, building community, selecting groups, and designing effective group work can enhance collaboration and create more positive experiences.