2023 Conference Program
The 2023 Conference on University Teaching and Learning theme is "Embracing the Opportunities of Hybrid Teaching and Learning" and will feature presentations, panels, and short talks from current Ontario Tech instructors, staff, and students. Topics include community-building in diverse classrooms, academic integrity and alternative assessment, educational technology tools, and more!
The full Conference program is available to download (PDF file). To view session recordings, click on the session name in the program below!
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am | Land Acknowledgment Lasandra Conliffe, Teaching and Learning Centre |
| 9:15 am - 9:30 am | Opening Remarks Dr. Lori A. Livingston, Provost and Vice-President Academic, Ontario Tech University |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | We Are Here! Dr. Susan L. Forbes, Teaching and Learning Centre |
| 10:00 am - 10:25 am | Did you know? LMS and Student Success Michael Guy, IT Services |
| 10:35 am - 11:35 am | Humanity Meets Technology: Exploring the human-tech relationship through the lens of teaching and learning Dr. Meaghan Charest-Finn, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Dr. Daniel Hoornweg, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Dr. Michael Miljanovic, Faculty of Science |
| 11:35 am - 12:00 pm | Managing Google Drive Callan Brown, IT Services |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Beyond Content: Cultivating meaningful communities, conversations, and collaboration in diverse classrooms Dr. Jana Abou-Ziki, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Dr. Sharon Lauricella, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rosen, Faculty of Education |
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Teaching Scholar in Residence Showcase Are We Having Fun Yet? Dr. Sharon Lauricella, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities AI is Taking Our Jobs! Randy Fortier, Faculty of Science |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Generative AI in Education: The good, the bad, and the ugly |
| 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Closing Remarks Dr. Langis Roy, Deputy Provost, Ontario Tech University |
The Celebrate Teaching! Awards Ceremony will follow the Conference in the UA Atrium beginning at 3:45 pm. Further details are available on the Teaching Awards website.
| 3:45 pm | Welcome and Land Acknowledgement |
| Student Choice Awards Presented by Dr. Susan L. Forbes, Director, Teaching and Learning Centre |
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| Teaching Assistant Excellence Award Presented by Dr. Theodore Christou, Dean, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
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| Tim McTiernan Student Mentorship Award Presented by Dr. Tim McTiernan, former President, Ontario Tech University |
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| Learning Reimagined Award Presented by Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University |
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| Openness in Education Award Presented by Dr. Susan L. Forbes, Director, Teaching and Learning Centre |
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| Early Career Teaching Award Presented by Dr. Lori A. Livingston, Provost and Vice-President Academic, Ontario Tech University |
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| Award for Excellence in Teaching Presented by Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University |
