Category: Teaching & Learning
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GenAI Challenge Part 2: Showcasing Teaching and Learning Artifacts
The CIEL initiated a two-part Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) challenge this Fall. The first part, The Not-So-Scary Gen AI Image Competition, wrapped up last month. Now, for Part 2 of the GenAI Challenge, we invite you to share how you’ve integrated Generative AI into your teaching. Submit a teaching artifact that demonstrates your innovative use of…
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Prompting Learning Outcomes
In the previous CIEL Generative AI blog, we shared an AI literacy framework based on Bloom’s Taxonomy: (1) Understand AI, (2) Use & Apply AI, (3) Analyze & Evaluate, and (4) Create AI (Ng et al., 2021). As we collectively continue our journey to build AI literacy, this blog explores Level 2: Use & Apply…
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Building AI Literacy
Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are part of our daily lives. From smart home devices to virtual assistants like Google and Siri, AI applications are ubiquitous. As AI-generated content becomes more common in many professions, students will need to be skilled in using it. How can we help students develop critical thinking skills, especially when…
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Using Teams to Build Connection
The importance of building connection into teaching and learning is not unique to online learning environments, but it can be more challenging when you are not in the same physical space as your students. To build connection into an online learning environment, there are three types of interaction to consider. These interactions can be built into…
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Spring Semester Start Tune-up
As the season for teaching, grading, and planning next semester’s courses is upon us, we recognize that preparing for the semester ahead can be a challenging task. To support you in this endeavour, we’ve compiled a schedule of effective tips. Dedicating about an hour daily to these activities will help set you up for success…
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Questions about ChatGPT and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are evolving rapidly, fueling ongoing conversations and challenges within our VIU community. Our previous blog posts delved into the capabilities and constraints of AI, proposed strategies for responsible usage, and offered insights into integrating generative AI into course design and assessment. In this blog post, we’ll explore compelling…
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The Share Drive (Episode 17): nutsamaat uy’skwuluwun. Collette Jones (Instructor, Studies of Women and Gender)
In this powerful podcast, Collette Jones (Instructor, Studies of Women and Gender) describes her Indigenous approach to teaching and learning during the pandemic. Collette draws on her experiences– personal, professional, and academic, including research on Coast Salish teaching methods–to highlight the importance of respect, relationship, listening, story-telling, and humour to her teaching and learning. An…