Revolutionizing Student Engagement with Work Integrated Learning and Generative AI
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
A Transformative Experiential Learning Journey: Exploring TMU's Co-op Career Ready Program and its Curricular Foundation
Taryn De Ruyter & Anna Adamczyk - Toronto Metropolitan University
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In an ever-changing employment landscape, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) stands as a pivotal bridge between academic knowledge and real-world application. The Toronto Metropolitan University Career Co-op & Student Success Centre has pioneered a comprehensive Co-op Career Ready Program that spans from the initial co-op application phase to the completion of the co-op designation. This presentation aims to delve into the innovative practices embedded in this program, focusing on its holistic approach to student development and its alignment with the TMU Student Affairs curriculum. Read More >>​
Breaking down silos in the purpose of higher education: The Design, Partnerships, and Impact of a Critical-Community-Career (3C) Approach to WIL
Lisa L. Jarvis & Holly Gibbs - Wilfrid Laurier University
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Multiple student surveys indicate that the primary reason students pursue post-secondary studies is to prepare for a job and/or career, followed by motivations of personal and intellectual growth, and making a positive contribution to society or their community (Brainstorm Student Interests Report, 2023, Academica University and College Applicant Survey, 2022; Canadian University Survey Consortium, 2022). While there is clear importance and desire to achieve the employability goals in different models of WIL, traditional approaches can lack focus on or value for student self-critique, reciprocity in partnerships, and discussions of the purpose of education (Brabazon et al, 2019). Read More >>​
Navigating Equity and Challenges in Policy Implementation: A Collaborative Leadership Circle
Anamika Baijnath, Toronto Metropolitan University, Dinuka Gunaratne - North Eastern University, Lucia Plescia - Concordia University, Collen Philips-Davis, University of Waterloo
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This 50-minute session provides a collaborative space for leaders to discuss and share challenges, opportunities, and strategies related to implementing institutional policies with an equity lens. Participants will explore ways to align policy with student-centered practices, identify conflicts, and discuss how to address challenging situations while fostering relational, reflexive, and transparent practices. Read More >>​
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
Al Hearn & Krystle Phirangee - University of Toronto Scarborough
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As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) increasingly permeates teaching and learning, instructors are actively seeking ways to minimize its misuse by students and encourage them to trust their own knowledge and experiences. Instructors are genuinely concerned about this issue and at times are at a loss on how to proceed. However, should we be entirely discouraging the use of GenAI? Read More >>​
Keynote Speakers
Camille Dundas
Red Flags: how to recognize and confront bias in the workplace.
Understanding and addressing bias is crucial for fostering an inclusive culture. Camille Dundas will explore the subtle and overt signs of bias that can permeate workplace interactions.
Attendees will learn to identify red flags that indicate bias, including microaggressions, unequal opportunities, and biased feedback. Join us to empower yourself and your colleagues to cultivate a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, ultimately driving innovation and success.
Dr. Bonnie Stewart
The future of work: Building agency in an era of automation hype
What do generative AI & automation mean for higher education? How can WIL professionals and decision-makers engage with futures narratives in ways that retain agency for learners and educators? This interactive keynote will explore and unpack AI promises and pitfalls, mapping how they align with CEWIL's educational values and practices. A provocation aimed at bringing into focus the futures that we want - collectively - to work towards, the keynote will raise questions about human learning, work, and society in the 21st century.