Dec
6
Fri
FLO Friday: An Introduction to the AI Toolkit
Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
FLO Friday: An Introduction to the AI Toolkit

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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This session may be recorded, archived, and made available publicly on BCcampus.ca. By participating in this session, you acknowledge you are aware your participation may be recorded and the recording will be openly available.


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. 

Jan
31
Fri
FLO Friday: Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
FLO Friday: Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

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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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 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. 

Feb
7
Fri
FLO Friday: Climate Conscious AI Use – Wrestling with Environmental Impacts
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
FLO Friday: Climate Conscious AI Use - Wrestling with Environmental Impacts

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. 

Feb
28
Fri
FLO Friday: ShouldAI, CouldAI, WouldAI?
Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
FLO Friday: ShouldAI, CouldAI, WouldAI?

About the Session

In this FLO Friday session, participants will formulate “ShouldAI, CouldAI, WouldAI?” questions to discuss the use of AI in their classes and assessments.

Recognizing that learning outcomes inform pedagogical practices; participants will explore how AI could be used to support achievement and to enhance student success. Generative AI has not only underscored the need for curricular innovation but also highlighted the necessity for support and training to manage this complex task.

Participants will collaborate on the future of education with an “AI perspective. They will analyze their assessment strategies in the context of their learning outcomes and AI use among students. They will collaborate on developing a curriculum considering current and future AI use

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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 Jenny Fitzgerald.

Jenny Fitzgerald (she/her) is an instructor of university success strategies, communications, and English upgrading at Capilano University. As an educator and curriculum developer, she sees the promises and challenges presented by AI in a post-secondary context. For the past two years, she has engaged in research and curriculum projects to support her students and colleagues around the ethical use of AI, focusing on adapting her courses and teaching practices to support student success. Jenny takes every opportunity to geek out with other educators and strives for collaborative innovation to mitigate the challenges posed by the rapid advancement of technology.