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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Pressbooks
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTues.\, March 18\, 2025\, 2:00-3:30PM\, online \nWhether 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. From there\, we’ll dive into creating and enhancing content\, ensuring you’re equipped to produce high-quality\, accessible resources for your students.  \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to explore how Pressbooks can support your commitment to open education and enhance your students’ learning experience. Let’s create\, enhance\, and share OER together!  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to  \n\nDetermine whether Pressbooks is an appropriate platform for a project\nOrganize and structure content in Pressbooks \nCreate content using the Pressbooks platform 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/getting-started-with-pressbooks-3/
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Out of the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nFri\, Mar 14\, 10:00AM-2:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nDiscover 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 look at adopting GenAI to build lesson plans\, craft Rubrics\, create specific case studies\, and craft media for presentations\, allowing you to refocus your efforts where they are needed most.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to   \n\nUnderstand how to apply AI in various office practices.  \nLearn about the transformative impact of AI on creative and logistical tasks.  \nGain insights into the use of data analysis for research.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/generative-ai-out-of-the-classroom-2/
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SUMMARY:Faculty Insights: Leveraging GenAI for Open Education
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nExternal to KPU? Email open@kpu.ca to register! \nMarch 12\, 10:00-11:00AM\, online \nGenerative 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 efficient for educators to create high-quality\, accessible open educational resources (OER)\, and how AI tools are being used to foster open pedagogy\, enhancing student engagement and collaboration. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from your colleagues\, gain practical insights\, and explore the transformative potential of GenAI in both OER creation and open pedagogy. Whether you’re a KPU faculty member or simply interested in the future of educational content development and teaching methods\, this session promises to be both informative and motivating. Connect and learn from the experiences of your peers!  \nFaculty Panel: Melissa Ashman\, Robin Cook Bondy\, and Sam Newton.  \n 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/faculty-insights-leveraging-genai-for-open-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T123000
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SUMMARY:Designing Effective Rubrics for Meaningful Learning Assessments
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nMon\, Mar 10\, 9:30AM-12:30PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nJoin 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 assessment transparency\, support student demonstration of learning\, and facilitate overall student growth in the discipline. This will also include rubric creation through Moodle\, PebblePad\, Padlet\, and Copilot.   \nThrough interactive activities\, you’ll identify and correct common design errors as well as align rubrics with learning outcomes and assessment criteria that will refine your rubric design skills. Plus\, you’ll get practical strategies for creating clear\, specific\, and aligned rubrics that communicate expectations effectively. Strategies will also include rubric design aligned with permitting and not permitting GenAI to be used to complete an assignment.  \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will also create a rubric that they can use for an assessment in their course that accurately assesses student performance and enriches their learning experience. Don’t miss this chance to transform your assessment practices and boost evaluation effectiveness!  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nRecognize the value of rubrics in higher education for enhancing transparency in assessments as an evaluative method \nIdentify the essential components of rubrics\, including criteria\, performance indicator language\, and scale \nExamine common design errors in rubrics to ensure clarity and alignment with the assessment \nCreate rubrics using a variety of tools\, including educational technology \nDevelop an effective rubric for a relevant assessment that can be used in your discipline 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/designing-effective-rubrics-for-meaningful-learning-assessments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T120000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Potential: Finding OERs to Reduce Educational Barriers
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWed\, Mar 5\, 11:00AM-12:00PM\, online \nJoin 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.  \nCome learn about the licensing of OERs\, discover various OER repositories\, and search for resources that are relevant for your students. By the end of this workshop\, you will be well-prepared to integrate OERs into your courses\, fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of OERs and transform your teaching practices.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to  \n\nLocate OER repositories \nIdentify permissions of OER licenses \nChoose OERs relevant for their teaching 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/unlocking-potential-finding-oers-to-reduce-educational-barriers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T133000
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SUMMARY:UN SDG Open Pedagogy Fellowship Information Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nFri\, Feb 28\, 1:00-1:30PM\, online \nInterested 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 students to consider and engage with one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Attend this information session to learn more!
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/un-sdg-open-pedagogy-fellowship-information-session-2/
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SUMMARY:Unlock WordPress: From Novice to Website Creator
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n2-part series:\nPART 1: Asynchronous (complete this between Feb 26-Mar25)\nPART 2: Synchronous\, Mar 26\, 10:00AM-1:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nAre 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 student engagement\, and showcase their academic portfolio. The intended audience is for both beginners and experienced users who want to create compelling WordPress websites. By the end of the workshop\, you will have the skills to create and maintain your own website. Sessions will include:    \nPart 1 (Asynchronous): Introduction to WordPress. Introduces the basics of WordPress and covers a range of topics including exploring the use-cases\, selecting themes\, plugins\, and distinguishing between pages and posts. Participants will have access to a pre-recorded session on February 26\, 2024.\nYou are required to complete Part 1 before attending Part 2. If you have any questions after watching the recording\, please reach out to Olivia.jeon@kpu.ca.  \nPart 2 (Synchronous\, in-person): This hands-on session on March 26\, 2024 builds on the fundamentals from Part 1 applying what you’ve learned to create your own website.\nDuring this session\, workshop facilitators will work with you\, assisting to build a WordPress website from start to finish.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to…   \n\nIdentify the uses of WordPress for academia   \nIdentify the components that make a WordPress site   \nSelect a theme and plugin for a website   \nCreate a basic structure of a website 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/unlock-wordpress-from-novice-to-website-creator-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250221T140000
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SUMMARY:Prompting Creativity with Generative AI - Generative AI: Faculty Perspectives Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nFriday\, Feb. 21\, 1:00-2:00PM\, Zoom online \nWhat 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. Students discover how AI can be a force multiplier for their imagination and strategic thinking. The results are a demonstration of the potential of GAI to assist designers in realizing their creative vision and further exploring their notion of what might be possible.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/prompting-creativity-with-generative-ai-generative-ai-faculty-perspectives-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20241107T230520Z
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SUMMARY:AI in the Classroom: Integrating Generative AI into Educational Activities
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nFri\, Feb 14\, 10:00AM-2:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nAre 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.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nAbility to integrate AI tools into educational teaching activities. \nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of using AI in education. \nGain practical knowledge through case studies of AI integration in education.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/ai-in-the-classroom-integrating-generative-ai-into-educational-activities-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20241115T193854Z
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SUMMARY:Privacy and Records: A Primer for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTuesday\, Feb. 11\, 11:00AM-12:00PM\, online \nInstructors 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 encounter in their teaching roles can lead to different kinds of records. This session will help faculty members understand their legal requirements and responsibilities\, and create good habits that will protect privacy and manage records appropriately. Presented by Shelly Kean\, Manager\, Information Access and Privacy and Beverly Braaten\, Manager\, Records and Information Management.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nRecognize ‘personal information” involved in participants work with students \nUnderstand legal requirements related to personal information \nUnderstand what Records Management and Information Management are\, and how they relate to each other in the Information Lifecycle. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/privacy-and-records-a-primer-for-faculty-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20241107T225707Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nFri\, Jan 31\, 10:00AM-2:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nHave 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 GenAI and the ethics of use for themselves and their students.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to   \n\nUnderstand the basic concepts of Generative AI.  \nRecognize the potential applications and ethical considerations of Generative AI.  \nIdentify where GenAI is and is not effective. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/getting-ready-for-generative-ai-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20241212T171729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T171729Z
UID:508-1737547200-1737550800@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:How and Why ChatGPT Apologized to Me: Automation\, Fabrication\, and AI in Education and Research
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWednesday\, Jan. 22\, 12:00-1:00PM\, online (Zoom) \nArtificial 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 as students\, educators\, and researchers in this so-called “post-truth era\,” when b*llshit is cogent and rhetoric and ideology compel more than data and evidence\, we must find ways to grow and teach skills in the detection of BS. This is not just about technology. It’s about the fight for the right to skills of critical thinking in the heaping information garbage pile we inhabit. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/how-and-why-chatgpt-apologized-to-me-automation-fabrication-and-ai-in-education-and-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240806T171223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T202102Z
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SUMMARY:Establishing Your KPU Teaching Practice
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nSCHEDULE (attend both dates)\nMon\, Dec 16\, 9:00AM-5:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nTues\, Dec 17\, 9:00AM-5:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nWhether you are new to teaching or just new to teaching at KPU this learning experience is more than an orientation\, it has been designed to support you in Establishing Your Teaching Practice at KPU. This workshop promotes collaboration\, innovation\, and teaching excellence that is aligned with KPU’s vision\, quality education delivery and is in alignment with relevant policies and practices. We also want to lay a foundation for your career developmental journey and foster community around teaching so you feel supported to iterate your practice over time. We have guest speakers on academic integrity\, open education and more. Throughout the workshop you will be supported to build your syllabus\, integrating your learning as we go.   \nThis learning occurs over two days – beginning with an overview of the supports available as you develop your instructional design and delivery skills centered around a focus on students\, and to provide a theoretical foundation for course design. The second day focuses on syllabus components and critical dialogue about key instructional elements such as instructor course policies\, and assessment design. We will explore the role of reflective practice and the development of a teaching philosophy. The workshop ends with pathways to professional development and steps for continuous improvement in your teaching journey.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to…  \n\nRecognize the scope of service and available supports from T&L in supporting your instructional journey \nGenerate a student-focused course syllabus that is structurally-sound and aligned with the course outline and KPU policies \nExplore the features and functionality of KPU-supported educational technology tools in supporting your instructional design \nConstruct a supportive and inclusive teaching philosophy grounded in principles of UDL and accessibility \nDevelop your capacity for designing authentic learning experiences and assessments \nIdentify opportunities that are relevant to\, and supportive of\, your professional development goals 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/establishing-your-kpu-teaching-practice-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20241107T230336Z
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SUMMARY:Privacy & Records: A Primer for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION LINK TO BE ADDED SOON \nTues\, Feb 11\, 11:00AM-12:00PM\, online \nInstructors 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 encounter in their teaching roles can lead to different kinds of records. This session will help faculty members understand their legal requirements and responsibilities\, and create good habits that will protect privacy and manage records appropriately. Presented by Shelly Kean\, Manager\, Information Access and Privacy and Beverly Braaten\, Manager\, Records and Information Management.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nRecognize ‘personal information” involved in participants work with students \nUnderstand legal requirements related to personal information \nUnderstand what Records Management and Information Management are\, and how they relate to each other in the Information Lifecycle. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/privacy-records-a-primer-for-faculty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240806T165554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T154548Z
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SUMMARY:Getting the Best Out of AI: Prompt Engineering
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nFri\, Dec 6\, 9:30AM-1:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nAre you intrigued by the possibilities of using generative AI in your work but come up frustrated with the results when you try out a new tool? In this workshop we will explore several evidence-based prompt engineering techniques to effectively and efficiently produce the desired response from Generative AI. Instructors are encouraged to bring their own GenAI projects or ideas for projects for use during the workshop.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to   \n\nLearn how to design effective prompts for various AI tasks.  \nUnderstand the importance of testing and refining prompts.  \nGain practical knowledge through real-world examples of prompt design.   
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/getting-the-best-out-of-ai-prompt-engineering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240806T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T202202Z
UID:355-1733133600-1733140800@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Technology Enhanced eClassrooms Orientation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nMon\, Dec 2\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nThis orientation introduces the effective use of the technology enhanced classroom to support your learner’s experience. Using classroom capture technology and streaming technology allows learners to participate remotely and in person depending on their personal needs on any given day\, and the recordings of the class support student review of material. Please bring your laptop and PowerPoint slides.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nCreate a more flexible and inclusive learning environment by using the recording and streaming technologies in the classroom \nExplore how Zoom conferencing tool can support online engagement \nExperience first-hand how to operate the recording and streaming technologies with added support. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/technology-enhanced-eclassrooms-orientation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20241118T175334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T175334Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Perspectives: Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nFaculty Perspectives: Generative AI\nAn online webinar series \nSession 1 November 29\, 1:30-2:30PM on Zoom\nEmpowering Faculty: Creating Your Own AI Assistant for Teaching and Research \nHost: Serena Neumerschitsky \nCurious about how AI can elevate your teaching\, streamline research\, and support student engagement? Join our hands-on webinar series\, Empowering Faculty\, where you’ll learn how to build a custom AI assistant tailored to the needs of educators. This series is designed specifically for faculty by faculty\, guiding you step-by-step through the process of creating and deploying a virtual teaching assistant powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT. From understanding AI fundamentals to crafting prompts that align with your unique subject area and teaching style\, this course will empower you with practical knowledge and insights. \n  \nThroughout the series\, we’ll cover: \n\nBasics of AI: Understanding what a custom AI assistant is\, and what it can do for education.\nDesign and Development: How to create a virtual assistant tailored to your course objectives and academic discipline.\nImplementation and Best Practices: How to seamlessly integrate your assistant into classroom and online learning environments\, fostering deeper student engagement and streamlining routine tasks.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a fully functional AI assistant ready to support your educational goals and enhance the learning experience for your students. Join us to become a pioneer in academic innovation and discover the transformative potential of AI in education. \nIdeal for educators seeking to simplify administrative tasks\, provide dynamic student support\, and enhance their teaching toolkit with AI-driven solutions. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/faculty-perspectives-generative-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240806T163936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T154626Z
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Out of the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nFri\, Nov 8\, 9:30AM-1:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nDiscover 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 look at adopting GenAI to build lesson plans\, craft Rubrics\, create specific case studies\, and craft media for presentations\, allowing you to refocus your efforts where they are needed most.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to   \n\nUnderstand how to apply AI in various office practices.  \nLearn about the transformative impact of AI on creative and logistical tasks.  \nGain insights into the use of data analysis for research.   
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/generative-ai-out-of-the-classroom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240806T162915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T205837Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Mapping - A Visual Representation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nFri\, Nov 1\, 9:30am-1:00pm\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nThis workshop will explore curriculum mapping as a tool to represent the complexity of a curriculum in a visual format. This provides clarity and intention for faculty around purpose\, content and context for learning. It also makes the scaffolding of a curriculum visible as a means to identify gaps and achieve quality. We will also cover verifying and assessing the validity of Curriculum maps before exploring next steps.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\n Describe the components that make up learning outcome structure\n Identify the process to develop a curriculum map\n Describe means of validating curriculum maps.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/curriculum-mapping-a-visual-representation-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T171404Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Pressbooks
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThurs\, Oct 30\, 2:00-3:00PM\, online\, synchronous\n\nWhether 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. From there\, we’ll dive into creating and enhancing content\, ensuring you’re equipped to produce high-quality\, accessible resources for your students.  \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to explore how Pressbooks can support your commitment to open education and enhance your students’ learning experience. Let’s create\, enhance\, and share OER together!  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to  \n\nDetermine whether Pressbooks is an appropriate platform for a project \nOrganize and structure content in Pressbooks \nCreate content using the Pressbooks platform 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/getting-started-with-pressbooks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240829T173703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T154005Z
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SUMMARY:BC Academic Integrity Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nPosted on behalf of the Academic Integrity Unit of the Provost Office \nKPU is hosting the 5th annual BC Academic Integrity Day. Open to all post-secondary students\, staff\, and faculty in BC\, the daylong event will feature a keynote speaker\, facilitated activities\, networking\, and a student panel. Lunch and refreshments provided. \nEvent Details\nMon\, Oct 28th 10:00AM-4:00PM\nIn Person\, KPU Richmond Campus
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/bc-academic-integrity-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T225301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T202447Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the World of Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nSchedule (attend all dates)\nMon\, Oct 28\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, in person\, Civic Plaza campus\, podcast studio\, room 814\nMon\, Nov 4\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, in person\, Civic Plaza campus\, podcast studio\, room 814\nMon\, Nov 18\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, online\, synchronous \nMasterclass Description: In an era where digital media competes\, podcasting has emerged as a powerful tool for faculty to amplify their voice\, share groundbreaking research\, and engage with a global audience beyond the walls of a classroom. As KPU embraces this medium\, faculty who master the art of podcasting will gain a competitive edge in disseminating knowledge\, enhancing student engagement\, and establishing authority in their fields. Don’t be confined within the walls of traditional media (e.g. writing journals and papers). This will introduce you to the power of podcasting\, how it is used\, and showcase the possibilities you can unlock with podcasting.  \n3-Part Series Description: The podcast 3-part series workshop has been designed to support and guide faculty through the entire podcasting process\, from scripting to publication. The intended audience is for faculty who can commit 2 hours per week for three weeks to a fun and immersive professional development experience. By the end of this series\, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create\, produce\, and share your own podcast. Session will include:    \n\nPart 1: Podcasting Fundamentals Explore the power of podcasting in academia and learn how to create effective scripts\, master interview techniques to engage listeners and how to create a good\, structured podcast.  \nPart 2: Studio Recording Techniques Get hands-on experience in our podcast studio. Get familiar with the podcasting equipment and explore various use-cases for different recording types.  \nPart 3: Editing and Publishing Your Podcast Learn the essentials of audio editing to polish your recordings using Camtasia and navigate the process of publishing your podcast to reach your audience. \n\nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to…   \n\nIdentify the use of podcast as a medium in education  \nDemonstrate best practices in creating a podcast  \nCreate a script for a podcast  \nUse professional podcast equipment to record a podcast  \nUse Camtasia to edit a podcast \nPublish & share a podcast 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/discover-the-world-of-podcasting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T225612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T202512Z
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SUMMARY:Generative AI  for Academic Integrity
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nMon\, Oct 28\, 9:00-11:00AM\, online\, synchronous \nThe increase in availability of Generative AI technologies brings opportunities and challenges for education. The most commons concern we hear from instructors is around academic integrity. In this workshop we will explore concerns\, identify integrity standards\, pedagogically sound proactive solutions and appropriate responses for any lapses in integrity.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to   \n\nIdentify strengths and weaknesses of emerging technologies. \nDescribe a Pedagogical strategy for supporting Academic Integrity. \nIdentify a use of GenAI to support Academic Integrity.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/generative-ai-for-academic-intergrity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T222830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T153104Z
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SUMMARY:AI in the Classroom: Integrating Generative AI into Educational Activities
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nFri\, Oct 25\, 9:30AM-1:30PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nAre 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.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nAbility to integrate AI tools into educational teaching activities. \nUnderstand the benefits and challenges of using AI in education. \nGain practical knowledge through case studies of AI integration in education. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/ai-in-the-classroom-integrating-generative-ai-into-educational-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240815T152302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T171053Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Authentic Assessments for Academic Integrity
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nMonday\, Oct 21\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, online synchronous \nJoin this 90-minute workshop\, “Using Authentic Assessments to Encourage Academic Integrity\,” where educators will learn to implement strategies that promote honesty and student engagement. With many educators at KPU already creating progressive assessments in their contexts\, this workshop focuses on producing and sharing real-world\, application-based assignments that foster broad engagement with the material and refining these successful strategies. Facilitators will cover theoretical and practical aspects of authentic assessment\, helping participants understand and design assessments that reflect true student learning.   \n Educators will explore project-based and experiential learning and performance assessments tailored to their disciplines\, effectively evaluating knowledge while minimizing plagiarism.   \nInteractive sessions will enable participants to design and refine their assessments with peer feedback. By the end\, educators will have a toolkit of authentic assessment strategies\, an understanding of academic integrity’s importance\, and the confidence to foster a culture of honesty in their classrooms\, leading to genuine\, lasting learning outcomes for students.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nAnalyze the principles and theories underpinning authentic assessments to understand their impact on promoting academic integrity.  \nEvaluate different types of authentic assessments for various subject areas to identify their strengths in discouraging dishonest behaviors. \nCreate effective\, context-rich assessment tasks that require higher-order thinking skills\, ensuring that students engage deeply and honestly with the material. \nDesign a comprehensive assessment plan that integrates multiple forms of authentic assessments\, aimed at fostering academic integrity and supporting genuine student learning. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/designing-authentic-assessments-for-academic-integrity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T221713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T224220Z
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SUMMARY:GenAI Rubrics Design – Strategies and Considerations for Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThurs\, Oct 17\, 11:00AM-1:00PM\, online\, synchronous \nThis workshop is intended to provide some strategies around designing assignment rubrics to account for Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). We’ll discuss full integration\, allowing students to use AI throughout their work\, and partial integration\, where AI is used for specific assignment components. We’ll also cover mitigation strategies to privilege student-generated content. Participants will gain insights into GenAI’s capabilities and limitations\, helping them design rubrics that align with their approach to GenAI usage. The workshop will provide language suggestions and examples for developing rubric criteria and performance indicators.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nRecognize the capabilities and limitations of GenAI models in content creation for assignment completion \nExamine rubric design strategies and considerations for full and partial integration and mitigation of GenAI \nEvaluate the role of GenAI in your course as it relates to assignment and rubric design 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/genai-rubrics-design-strategies-and-considerations-for-generative-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165552Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying OER Creation: A Hands-On Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWed\, Oct 16\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nThis workshop is designed to guide you through the process of creating your own Open Educational Resources (OER)\, making it less daunting and more accessible. Whether you’re looking to create a comprehensive textbook or a small\, focused piece of educational material\, this workshop will provide you with the necessary tools and guidance. You’ll gain firsthand experience of the OER publishing process\, learn to choose the right tools and platforms for your project\, and even create your own OER infographic using our provided templates.   \nBy the end of the workshop\, you’ll not only have a finished OER to share but also the knowledge of where and how to share it in an OER Repository. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the global educational community and enhance your teaching practice. Don’t miss out on this chance to turn your expertise into accessible educational resources!  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to  \n\nExperience the stages of the OER publishing process \nChoose appropriate tools and platforms for OER projects \nCreate an OER infographic using templates \nLocate an OER Repository where they could share the OER they created 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/demystifying-oer-creation-a-hands-on-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T220638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165417Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Vivid World of Venngage
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nTues\, Oct 8\, 12:00-1:00PM\, online\, synchronous \nVenngage is a platform offered to KPU faculty that offers endless possibilities to create and modify infographics. Some examples of documents you can create are presentations\, charts\, diagrams\, roadmaps\, posters and more! Browse pre-made templates\, or create your own. Explore Venngage’s colourful world and learn how to seamlessly generate professional documents.   \nA Venngage through the T&L Commons is not available for students (they can create a free account). Venngage cannot be used to create KPU promotional material that will be shared externally. Contact the Marketing department to assist you in any promotional material. \nLearning Outcomes:   \n\nBrowse and modify templates \nCreate documents from scratch \nNavigate Venngage’s toolbars \nRequest a temporary Venngage account 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/explore-the-vivid-world-of-venngage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T220431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T223551Z
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SUMMARY:Privacy and Records: A Primer for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThurs\, Oct 3\, 10:00-11:00AM\, online\, synchronous \nInstructors 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 encounter in their teaching roles can lead to different kinds of records. This session will help faculty members understand their legal requirements and responsibilities\, and create good habits that will protect privacy and manage records appropriately. Presented by Shelly Kean\, Manager\, Information Access and Privacy and Beverly Braaten\, Manager\, Records and Information Management.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nRecognize ‘personal information” involved in participants work with students \nUnderstand legal requirements related to personal information \nUnderstand what Records Management and Information Management are\, and how they relate to each other in the Information Lifecycle. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/privacy-and-records-a-primer-for-faculty-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104904
CREATED:20240801T220215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165240Z
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SUMMARY:Instructional Skills Workshop - September 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nSCHEDULE (it is mandatory to attend all dates in full):\nFri\, Sept 20\, 9:00AM-4:00pm\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nMon\, Sept 23\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, online\, synchronous\nWed\, Sept 25\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, online\, synchronous\nThurs\, Sept 26\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nThe Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a multi-day workshop for faculty and instructional staff to develop and enhance their teaching and learning processes. Full participation for the ISW workshop is required. Participants will review teaching ideas\, deliver three short lessons\, and receive peer feedback to assist with instructional development. The overall purposes of the course are to work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on teaching methods\, foster a safe environment for individual experiments\, and give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system. Successful completion of the workshop satisfies the required credits for ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP).  \nThis course is the equivalent of ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) and your Letter of Completion from fully participating in this workshop satisfies the required credits for that course in the PIDP program.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nTo work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on methods of teaching actively\, experientially\, interactively\, and in a participatory manner. \nTo foster a safe educational laboratory environment in which instructors have the opportunity to conduct individual experiments on their teaching practices. \nTo give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system so they can continue to get peer feedback on their teaching over time.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/instructional-skills-workshop-september-2024/
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