Conference on University Teaching and Learning

2025 Conference on University Teaching and Learning: Teaching for Tomorrow!

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Land Acknowledgement and Welcome

9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Susan L. Forbes, Director, Teaching and Learning Centre, Ontario Tech University

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hope Circuits: Rewiring Teaching Practices for a Just, Equitable, and Inclusive Future
Dr. Jessica Riddell, Full Professor, Bishop's University

10:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Introducing Case-Based Learning in Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Laura Banks, Associate Teaching Professor, Ontario Tech University

11:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.: Break

11:10 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Eyes on the Prize and Just-In-Time Information: A Framework for Teaching Problem-Solving
Dr. Ana Duff, Associate Teaching Professor, Ontario Tech University

11:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Power of Experience: Transforming Education with Kolb's Learning Cycle and Alternative Delivery
Dr. Sharon Lauricella, Professor, Ontario Tech University
Mary Grace Dela Fuente, Ontario Tech University
Mohamed Yusuf, Ontario Tech University
Ben Steele, Ontario Tech University
Danielle Petrovski, Ontario Tech University
Shajeena Balasingam, Ontario Tech University

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch Break
Note: Light refreshments and beverages will be available throughout the day, but lunch will not be provided. Visit the Food Services website to view available meal options and plan accordingly.

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion
Learning Reimagined: Teaching Graduate Students to be Future Leaders
Panelists: Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dr. Salma Karray, Dr. Matthew Shane, and Dr. Adam Dubrowski, Ontario Tech University
Moderators: Dr. Carla Cesaroni, Shelly Windsor

1:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Team-Based Learning (TBL): Where the Flipped Classroom Meets Cooperative Learning
Dr. Elita Partosoedarso, Senior Teaching Professor, Ontario Tech University

2:10 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.: Poster Presentations
From Foundation to Fun: Ludic Pedagogy in an Undergraduate Listening Course
Dr. Sharon Lauricella, Danielle Petrovski, Julia Disomma, Benjamin Steele, Mohamed Yusuf, Mary Grace Dela Fuente, and Shajeena Balasingam, Ontario Tech University

Student Satisfaction and Academic Performance in Anatomy and Physiology Courses Using a Flipped Classroom Instructional Design: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Maggie Hearns and Dr. Laura Banks, Ontario Tech University

The Future of Pedagogy: Ethical and Inclusive AI in OERs
Pranjal Saloni and Lasandra Conliffe, Ontario Tech University

Interactive Learning with H5P: Engaging Students in a Digital World
Hannah Atkinson, Ontario Tech University

2:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.:
University Teaching for Tomorrow: The Indispensability of Living the Liberal Arts
Dr. Thomas McMorrow, Associate Professor, Ontario Tech University

3:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Mary Bluechardt, Deputy Provost, Ontario Tech University

Visit our archives to review recordings and materials from past Conferences on University Teaching and Learning.

• 2024: Transformative Teaching: The Past, Present, and Future of Teaching in Higher Education
• 2023: Embracing the Opportunities of Hybrid Teaching and Learning
• 2022: Learning Re-imagined: Developing Dynamic, Positive, and Engaging Learning Experiences