Event Description
This one-week FLO MicroCourse is designed to support educators develop the knowledge and skills needed to ethically integrate generative AI tools into their teaching practices. Participants will be introduced to BCcampus’ GenAI in Teaching and Learning Toolkit and will explore practical applications, ethical considerations, and pedagogical implications that align with their core values. Aimed at beginners and those hesitant about AI, this course provides a supportive space for reflection and informed implementation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define GenAI and articulate its potential impact and challenges in educational settings
- Experiment with some GenAI tools through guided, hands-on activities
- Explore practical strategies to integrate GenAI into teaching practices while also upholding academic integrity and fostering an inclusive learning environment
- Identify and reflect on collective, practical steps to address concerns related to GenAI in education
Course Logistics
Time Commitment: Five to eight hours
Format: Asynchronous
While most of the learning will happen asynchronously, we will offer two optional synchronous sessions:
- Tuesday June 17, 2025: 11:00–12:00 p.m.
- Thursday June 19, 2025: 11:00–12:00 p.m.
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This session will be recorded, archived, and made available publicly on BCcampus.ca. By participating in this session, you acknowledge you are aware your participation will be recorded and the recording will be openly available.
About the Facilitator
Your FLO Facilitators will be Gwen Nguyen, Britt Dzioba, and Helena Prins.
Gwen Nguyen (she/her) is a learning and teaching advisor with BCcampus. Prior to joining BCcampus, Gwen worked as a learning experience designer at the University of Victoria, where she provided support to educators in developing and delivering courses across various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Her professional background also includes experience as a university lecturer and researcher at both the University of Victoria and the Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Japan. Gwen holds a PhD in education studies from the University of Victoria and a Master of Arts in applied linguistics from Saint Michael’s College. Her research interests include poetry inquiry as a reflection practice in education, digital pedagogies in higher education, and participatory action research. Recently, Gwen has developed a keen interest in exploring pedagogical strategies that ethically and creatively integrate AI into teaching and learning environments. Gwen also brings valuable experience in navigating positionality as both an instructor and researcher.
Britt Dzioba (she/her) is a learning and teaching advisor with BCcampus where she works to support educators develop their digital skills through resource development. As a neurodivergent educator, she is passionate about helping faculty create more inclusive learning environments that support neurodivergent students. Britt holds a master of education from the University of British Columbia, specializing in adult learning. Her graduate research focused on digital literacy education in community-based programs.
Helena Prins (she/her) is an advisor of learning and teaching at BCcampus, where she coordinates the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) portfolio. She began her career as a high school teacher in South Africa. Over the past 20 years, she has taught students of all ages and stages on four continents. A golden thread throughout her career has been breaking down barriers to learning. Prior to joining BCcampus in 2020, she worked as a career learning and development advisor at Royal Roads University. As an immigrant she continues to value the opportunity to support all students, especially international students, in finding and building their career path in Canada. She is a certified career strategist with Career Professionals Canada and associate faculty at Royal Roads University. Helena can be reached via email or by LinkedIn.