Learning Journeys 2025

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Date IconDate:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Time IconTime:
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location IconLocation:
Teaching and Learning Innovation Hub, Room 1271

Call for proposals

  • The Call for Proposals is now open!

  • Share your journey, success stories, tips, tricks, tools, research findings, or anything else related to teaching & learning. We welcome you to submit a proposal for a Lightning Talk (10 minutes) or a Micro-Workshop 🛠️(30 minutes).
  • Submit Your Proposal Here
  • Proposal Deadline: May 12, 2025 | Noon

About the Showcase

The TEACH Committee and Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub invite you to join us for the second annual Learning Journeys 2025 Showcase—an event to celebrate successes, share ideas, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning. 

There are several of ways to get involved. You can sign up to present a lightning talk or lead an interactive micro-workshop, or if you prefer, simply attend the showcase to watch the sessions and connect with your colleagues. 

Also, stay tuned for more ways to share your best quick tips & tricks related to teaching and learning! 

Session Formats

  • Presenters can choose to present a Lightning Talk or Micro-workshop:
    • ⚡ Lightning Talk (10 minutes) – Take centre stage and deliver a 10-minute talk (followed by a brief Q&A) showcasing a creative classroom strategy, engaging activity, innovative assessment, creative use of EdTech/AI, or research-backed approach that has enhanced student learning. Whether it’s a quick win, a fresh perspective, or an exciting experiment, share something that worked for you!
       
    • 🛠️ Micro-workshop (30 minutes) – Have a great teaching idea that works best when people experience it firsthand? A workshop is your chance to get participants actively involved. Whether it’s an engaging teaching technique, practical use of an EdTech tool, or a creative classroom experiment, you’ll guide the audience through an active learning experience that helps them see its impact in real time. 

Tentative Schedule

The finalized agenda will be released after May 12th. Check back for additional details!
Coffee Chat 9:30 – 10 Grab a coffee/snack and chat with colleagues before we begin!
Welcome 10 – 10:15 A welcome to Learning Journeys 2025.
Presentations 10:30 – 12 Lightning Talks and/or Micro-Workshops presented by faculty and staff.
Lunch 12 – 1 Break for lunch (pizza).
Presentations 1 – 2:30 Lightning Talks and/or Micro-Workshops presented by faculty and staff.
Conclusion 2:30 – 2:45 Event wrap-up and a prize draw for attendees.

About the TEACH Committee

The Learning Journeys: Teaching & Learning Showcase is organized by faculty members of the TEACH Committee and supported by the Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub team.

Cynthia Booth

Cynthia Booth
Professor & Program Coordinator – School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Safety

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Ben Smith
Professor – Schools of Skilled Trades, Engineering Technology, and Environmental Studies

Yousef Elarian

Yousef Elarian
Professor & Program Coordinator – School of Business Creative Industries and I.T

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Mike Hastie
Professor – Schools of Skilled Trades, Engineering Technology, and Environmental Studies

Shawna Partridge

Shawna Partridge
Professor – School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Safety

Jessica O’Reilly

Jess O’Reilly
Professor & Program Coordinator – School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Safety

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Carla Mikkola
Professor – School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Safety

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Mel Young
Professor & Educational Developer, Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub

Chris Schubert

Christopher Schubert
Manager, Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub

Jessica Joy
Manager, Academic Integrity & Copyright Office