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| In this issue: • Submit your proposal for Learning Journeys 2025. • Sign up for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW). • Learn about the Moodle 4.5 upgrade. • Get support for your Moodle Course Template Shells. • GenAI for everyone – May & June PD for all staff |
| Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your teaching toolkit! 🌷 This edition of the Hub Newsletter is packed with opportunities to grow, connect, and explore. |
| Learning Journeys 2025 – Call for Proposals |
| The Call for Proposals for Learning Journeys 2025 is now open! We invite you to submit your ideas for a 10-minute lightning talk or a 30-minute interactive workshop.
Showcase an interesting way you’ve addressed a classroom challenge, an engaging classroom activity, an innovative research finding, or anything else related to your teaching and learning journey. 👉 Submit your proposal by May 12th using our Learning Journeys Microsoft form |
| Sign up for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) |
| We’re excited to invite you to register for the upcoming Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW), taking place from June 3–5, 2025.
The ISW is a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to enhance teaching effectiveness for both new and experienced faculty. Over the three days, faculty will engage in mini-lessons, peer feedback, and reflective practice—all within a supportive and collaborative environment. 👉 Use our Microsoft form to register for ISW by May 9th. Participants must be able to attend the full three days. |
| Moodle 4.5 Upgrade |
| If you’ve signed in to Moodle over the past few days, you may have noticed a fresh look. We upgraded to Moodle version 4.5 on April 29th. Check out our blog post to learn more about what’s new, including handy features like bulk actions—now you can edit multiple items at once right from your course’s main page! |
| Moodle Course Template Shells |
| In other Moodle news, many faculty will be developing their Moodle Course Template shells during the May/June period. Visit our website for more information about Moodle Course Templates, including a handy checklist and additional resources to support your work.
If you have any questions while working on your templates, stop by the Hub — we’re happy to help! |
| GenAI for Everyone! May & June PD |
| Aaron Langille is hosting two workshops on Generative AI for all staff—everyone is welcome to attend!
“GenAI for Everyone” is an information session intended for AI-beginners that explores the hype and reality of these exciting and disruptive new tools. “GenAI – Ethical and Responsible Use” is a workshop for anyone looking to discuss how generative AI tools are trained, the hidden costs of using GenAI tools, how it uses the information we provide it, and much more. 🧠 GenAI for Everyone 🧭 GenAI – Ethical and Responsible Use |
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