About the Session
In this one-hour FLO Friday workshop, participants will be introduced to the GenAI in Teaching and Learning Toolkit, designed to support educators in understanding and integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools within their teaching practice. The session will begin with an introduction to GenAI literacy skills required for teaching and learning, addressing both pedagogical opportunities and ethical considerations in educational contexts. Through guided practice, participants will then engage with a selected toolkit activity, gaining hands-on experience with GenAI integration strategies while exploring practical implementation steps.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify key GenAI literacy skills essential for effective teaching and learning
- Apply one GenAI integration strategy activity through hands-on toolkit exploration
- Discuss first steps of integrating GenAI toolkit resources into their practice
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About the Facilitator
Your FLO Facilitator for this session is Dr. Gwen Nguyen.
Gwen (she/her) is an advisor for the learning and teaching team at BCcampus. Gwen is also the author of the AI Toolkit. 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.
About the Lab
Elevate your assessment with progressive rubrics emphasizing student achievement rather than areas for improvement. This hands-on workshop will guide you in using AI to create rubrics that inspire and motivate students by providing clear, structured pathways for growth. Participants will explore key concepts, collaborate on rubric creation using AI and their course materials, and refine drafts with peer feedback. The session will include interactive discussions, practical work time, and opportunities to share progress.
Learning Outcomes
With the support of AI tools and peer collaboration, participants will create a draft rubric using progressive criteria to clearly define student growth and mastery.
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About the Facilitator
Your FLO Facilitator will be Mike Ray.
Meet Mike (he/him), a people enthusiast! With a passion for mentoring and coaching, he thrives on guiding others through change. He channels this passion as an educational developer at the College of New Caledonia (CNC). A product of British Columbia’s 1990s school system and the University of Victoria’s bachelor of education program, Mike has worn many hats over the past 15 years—from school-age education to industry training and post-secondary roles. Outside work, he’s all about mountain biking, barbecues, travel, social events, and sharing safe-for-work memes and well-timed GIFs. Reach out to him for a Teams call or coffee—connect on LinkedIn or find him on the CNC Centre for Learning and Teaching website to start a conversation!
About the Session
The trend of offering more programs online reflects a lasting shift in the education system. Enabled by technological advances and fueled by students’ demand for flexible learning options, globalized education is now more accessible. However, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) environments present unique challenges for both learners and educators. Join us for a discussion on effective strategies for facilitating COIL.
While the session will primarily focus on teaching considerations, we will also explore strategies for curriculum development. The main goal is to share insights, lessons learned, and practical approaches to addressing the unmet needs of COIL students.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the value of COIL for both learners and facilitators
- Identify and propose solutions to common challenges faced by remote, international student teams
- Evaluate various approaches to facilitating effective collaborative learning
- Discuss assignments and lecture topics that set teams up for success in cross-cultural collaboration
- Evaluate the use of technology to support remote collaboration and address digital accessibility issues
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About the Facilitator
Your FLO Facilitator for this session is Alison Foo, MSc, PMP.
Alison (she/her/they) teaches remote clinical research capstone courses at McMaster University Continuing Education and Seneca College. She is also a career, communication, and leadership coach. Her mission is to foster healthy environments by empowering empathetic leadership and creating inclusive, safe, and collaborative spaces. She has experience working with students (high school to graduate), newcomers, marginalized communities, and professionals from various industries. When she’s not working or volunteering, she naps with her rescue dog, watches Asian TV, and dreams of never grading assignments again.
About the Session
This workshop provides a space to pause and reflect on an important ethical concern in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): its environmental impacts and overall sustainability. What actions, if any, can we take as individual users? What can we do as institutions?
We will start by reviewing the environmental costs associated with training and using GenAI tools and explore how these tools might be used to positively reduce climate impacts on a large scale. We will then explore a decision-making framework focused on sustainable AI use. Through guided questions, you will begin to develop a living philosophy for mindful AI use aligned with your environmental values. We will also share practical tips to help minimize carbon and water usage with AI.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the environmental implications of GenAI
- Explore guiding questions for sustainable AI use
- Develop a personalized AI-use philosophy that embodies your environmental values
- List practical strategies to reduce carbon and water usage in AI
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This notice is to inform you that this session will be recorded, archived, and made available publicly on BCcampus.ca. By participating in this session, you acknowledge that your participation in this session may be recorded and the recording will be made available openly.
About the Facilitator
Your FLO Facilitator for this session is Emily Simpson.
Emily Simpson (she/her) is a curriculum developer and facilitates instructor development workshops at Vancouver Community College. She brings a wealth of experience as an upgrading chemistry instructor, learning centre coordinator, and contributor to the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Research, all with a focus on student experience and success. Her background includes a PhD in analytical chemistry, a provincial instructor diploma, and a certificate in online learning. Her goal is to enhance inclusive teaching and learning, with a focus on ethical and effective use of GenAI in education and fostering conversations around the tensions of using these tools.