REGISTER HERE Wednesday, Jan. 22, 12:00-1:00PM, online (Zoom) Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to profoundly change work, education, creativity, and social life as we now know it. Except some of what it produces is total crap. In this talk, I explore how I figured out that ChatGPT was lying to me. I argue that...
REGISTER HERE Fri, Jan 31, 10:00AM-2:00PM, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) Have you heard about generative AI but don’t really understand what all the hype is about? This session is designed for people who want to learn more about GenAI, its practical use, evaluating when to use or not to use...
REGISTER HERE Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11:00AM-12:00PM, online Instructors collect and work with a lot of student “Personal Information” and many types of “records”. KPU (and its employees) have legal requirements, as well as other responsibilities, in relation to both. During this session, we will discuss what Personal Information is and how the information faculty members...
REGISTER HERE Fri, Feb 14, 10:00AM-2:00PM, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) Are you interested in exploring how to enrich your teaching methods with Generative AI? This workshop will provide an overview of AI in education, and share some practical applications for bringing GenAI to your courses. Case studies will be explored. ...
REGISTER HERE Friday, Feb. 21, 1:00-2:00PM, Zoom online What happens when fourth year design students are told to put their pencils down and asked to design using only Generative Artificial Intelligence software to develop a new brand and associated assets… It becomes an exploration of the capabilities and limitations of a new and evolving technology....
REGISTER HERE 2-part series: PART 1: Asynchronous (complete this between Feb 26-Mar25) PART 2: Synchronous, Mar 26, 10:00AM-1:00PM, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) Are you ready to create your own website but don’t know where to start? This 2-part series is designed for faculty looking to amplify their research impact, enhance...
REGISTER HERE Fri, Feb 28, 1:00-1:30PM, online Interested in designing meaningful assignments that take on some of the world's most pressing sustainability needs? The UN SDG Open Pedagogy Fellowship is for you! Work in interdisciplinary, inter-institutional teams this summer to create renewable assignments for one of your Fall courses with a focus on asking your...
REGISTER HERE Wed, Mar 5, 11:00AM-12:00PM, online Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the skills to locate and identify Open Educational Resources (OERs) that can reduce educational barriers and enhance learning experiences for your students. Come learn about the licensing of OERs, discover various OER repositories, and search for resources...
REGISTER HERE Mon, Mar 10, 9:30AM-12:30PM, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) Join us for an engaging workshop on the essentials of rubric design, equipping you with the skills to create effective assessment tools. You’ll learn what rubrics are, why they’re crucial in higher education, and how to use them to enhance...
REGISTER HERE External to KPU? Email open@kpu.ca to register! March 12, 10:00-11:00AM, online Generative AI (GenAI) is a powerful new tool that can support many open educational practices. Come hear the personal journeys of KPU faculty members who are using AI tools to simplify the content development and editing processes, making it easier and more...
REGISTER HERE Fri, Mar 14, 10:00AM-2:00PM, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) Discover how Generative AI can transform your out of class operations. In this Workshop we will explore how GenAI can be your creative partner, your collaborator and a tool for building efficiency and effectiveness in more repetitive tasks. We will...
REGISTER HERE Tues., March 18, 2025, 2:00-3:30PM, online Whether you’re considering Pressbooks for a new project or looking to enhance your current teaching materials, this workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge that you need to get started. We’ll cover the basics: what Pressbooks is, its features, and how to get set up....