The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
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Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)
About the Workshop
Join us for the Educational Technology Users Group (ETUG) Spring 2025 Workshop, “Show Me How You Did It: Getting Back to Hands-On in EdTech”. Like all ETUG events, the spring workshop will be a dynamic and interactive event, tailored for professionals in education technology support roles and those supporting faculty in integrating technology into learning activities.
What to Expect
Day 1
May 22, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Morning: Interactive Presentations
- Dive into practical, follow-along sessions to explore educational technology, tools, and platforms.
- Share and discuss best practices for collaborating with educators to design impactful learning experiences.
- Reflect on lessons learned from failure, half-baked ideas, and bold experiments sparked growth and creativity.
Afternoon: Demo-Fest and Studio Tours
- Discover innovative uses for educational technology through quick demos and conversations, leaving you with actionable ideas to bring back to your institution.
- Tour the UBC Studio and Emerging Media Lab (EML) to explore tools like DIY video recording, 3D Capture, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
Day 2
May 23, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Morning: Interactive Presentations
- Continue exploring educational tools in hands-on sessions.
Afternoon: Table Talks
- Connect with colleagues from different institutions while discussing topics such as:
- Institutional approaches to implementing the BC Digital Learning Strategy.
- Educational technology trends.
- The future of digital learning.
- Ways to enhance digital learning experiences.
This conference is a space for exploring new ideas, networking with like-minded professionals, and sharing strategies to push the boundaries of educational technology. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical strategies, or a platform to share your experiences, this event is for you.
Location
In-person at the Ponderosa Ballroom, University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, B.C. or online
Workshop Rates (2-day registration only)
- In-Person: $250 CAD + 5% GST
- Online: $100 CAD + 5% GST
- In-Person (Student): First 5 Free
- Online (Student): Free
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In-person registration closes on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. Online registration closes May 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST.
This notice is to inform you that this session will be recorded, archived, and shared with course registrants. By participating in this session, you acknowledge that your participation in this session will be recorded and the recording will be made available to other course participants.
Event Description
Join BCcampus Research Fellow and educational developer, Matty Hillman for an insightful presentation on leveraging a community of practice (COP) model to support the development of Trauma-Informed Teaching practices. In 2025, Matty’s research at Selkirk College used a COP approach to foster pedagogical growth among a diverse group of educators. This session will explore the planning, implementation, and key findings of the research, offering valuable insights for educators looking to enhance their trauma-informed teaching practices.
Presenter Bio
Matty Hillman, MA (CYC), is a counsellor, instructor, and educational developer at Selkirk College in the beautiful Kootenay region of B.C., the traditional territory of the Sinixt people. His research interests include sexual violence prevention and response on post-secondary campuses, trauma-informed post-secondary education, and radical youth work. Matty is a regular contributor to various BCcampus projects. As a muralist, he is especially interested in the intersection of youth work and public art, exploring the opportunity these complementary practices create for empowerment, community building, and social justice advancements.
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About the Session
In this one-hour FLO Friday session, we’ll explore how educators can have practical, supportive conversations with students about responsible AI use. Instead of focusing on bans or fears, this session will offer simple strategies for guiding student thinking, setting clear expectations, and fostering ethical and thoughtful use of generative AI tools. Participants will leave with examples of starter questions, syllabus language, and classroom activities they can adapt to their own courses, as well as a clear approach to discussing AI with students positively and openly.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify common concerns and opportunities around student use of AI in learning contexts
- Explore sample strategies for introducing AI conversations into their own classrooms
- Draft a simple, adaptable statement or activity to set expectations for responsible AI use
- Reflect on how to frame AI discussions to encourage academic integrity and student agency
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About the Facilitator
Your FLO Facilitator for this session is Adina Gray.
Adina is a faculty member at Thompson Rivers University and an internationally recognized AI educator. Her current work explores how generative AI can transform teaching, learning, and research in higher education. She is particularly interested in AI literacy, ethical and responsible AI use, and supporting faculty development through practical, hands-on training. Through initiatives like founding and chairing the GenAI Innovation Group and leading events such as the 2025 GenAI Summit, she has championed AI literacy as a critical skill for educators and students. Adina was selected as a 2025 AI Innovator Fellow at the ASU+GSV AI Show (San Diego, April 2025), named a finalist for the 2025 AI Innovator of the Year Award by Women in AINorth America, and received the TRU Instructional Innovation Grant in AI along with four consecutive Decanal Grants for Innovative Teaching and Experiential Learning.
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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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.
The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)
The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)
The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)
The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)
The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)