“Mindfulness in a rapidly changing technological world” – May 15, 2024, 2-4pm

There has been a noticeable increase in the use of educational technology, especially since the entire College went online in March 2020. Now, with the ubiquitous presence of Artificial Intelligence, and all the effects on education, work, and our lives, … Continued

Transformative Education Book Club – Learning that Matters: Chapter 7

Written by Karine Hamm Once a month, Nathan Hall (Educational Technology and Pedagogy Coordinator) hosts a book club to discuss and apply the content of the book: Learning that matters – a field guide to course design for transformative education … Continued

Transformative Education Book Club – Learning that Matters: Chapter 6

Written by Karine Hamm Once a month, Nathan Hall (Educational Technology and Pedagogy Coordinator) hosts a book club to discuss and apply the content of the book: Learning that matters – a field guide to course design for transformative education … Continued

Transformative Education Book Club – Learning that Matters: Chapter 4

Written by Karine Hamm Once a month, Nathan Hall (Educational Technology and Pedagogy Coordinator) hosts a book club to discuss and apply the content of the book: Learning that matters – a field guide to course design for transformative education … Continued

Universal Design for Learning: What is it and how much extra work is it… really?

Join DESC (Douglas Educational Support Community) for this introductory session on UDL and how small changes to instructional delivery  can create significant impact on both the student and  instructor experience. Be prepared for an interactive experience (using UDL principles) with your … Continued

Free OER Book: ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today

As part of DESC’s ongoing work to provide resources to educators across Douglas College, we provide the following Creative Commons licenced book from the University of Central Florida on creating assignments that incorporate AI chat tools such as ChatGPT. These … Continued

Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones – “AI in the classroom”

Join your peers from across Douglas College as we share “Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones”: a monthly series celebrating our struggles and successes in teaching and learning. Moderated by Tim Paul, Manager, Academic Technology Services and member of Douglas Educational Support Community (DESC), “Stumbling Blocks and Stepping … Continued

Three things you need to know about AI “detectors”

Instructors may not submit student material to AI Detectors: Terms and Conditions require ownership over the intellectual property that is submitted; Students own their IP, not instructors​. Student work may not be submitted to AI detectors without their consent: Students have the right to know if their material … Continued