Call for Session Proposals

Below are some topics to inspire your event submissions. These are only a starting point, please don’t let this list limit you.

Benefits and Challenges:

Assess the potential benefits and challenges with GenAI in teaching and learning, including investigating the ramifications of humans being replaced or the prospective increased accessibility, and meaningful connection between individuals and the technological advancements produced.

Strategic Responses:

Examine innovative strategies for higher education institutions to respond effectively to the use of GenAI tools, and consider the implications of GenAI in reshaping curriculum design, student experience and pedagogy holistically. 

Evolution of Education:

Analyze the anticipated short to medium-term (2–5 years) changes in higher education resulting from the integration of GenAI tools, reflecting on the nuanced dynamics and roles between human vs. GenAI, and the societal and educational impacts of these changes.

• Interactive Workshop – offer CLW attendees the opportunity to explore a topic in depth with their peers and to translate their learning into their respective teaching contexts.
• Panel Presentation and Discussion – provide a forum of public exchange of ideas, giving experts and CLW attendees the opportunity to discuss a particular topic collaboratively.
• Asynchronous Activities – share an online course/tour/knowledge web/other that CLW attendees can explore.  
• Other – any format you think will fit the topic of your event.

Browse through the complimentary Contributors' Resource Guide for helpful information regarding logistics and resources.

GenAI Resources: 

Several resources have been developed across the UBC community on generative AI in teaching and learning. 

• CTLT website on Generative Artificial Intelligence in teaching and learning
• Academic Integrity website with FAQs on ChatGPT in the classroom
• Generative AI Steering Committee website on responsible generative AI use

Indigenous Resources:

We recommend sharing a land acknowledgement at the beginning of your session.

• Receive guidance on creating a land acknowledgement with this asynchronous course: Indigenous Learning Pathways: Land Acknowledgements at UBC.
• X̱wi7x̱wa Library research guide on land acknowledgements

Accessibility Resources:

Explore resources to help make your sessions accessible and effective learning spaces.

• Arts ISIT Designing for Accessibility (Full Webinar Recording)
• UBC Open Education Resource (OER) accessibility toolkit
• UBC Learning Technology Hub accessibility & inclusivity tips
• CAST Universal Design for Learning guidelines
• We are colorblind homepage
• BC design principles for online learning study