The Story of the Skulls: Learning about Vertebrates in VEMS
In early October, over 100 students from Biology 204, Vertebrate Structure and Function, converged on the Visualization and Emerging Media Studio (VEMS) to learn about the story of the skulls. Dr. Ken Savage, Lecturer, is a recipient of an ALT 2040 Constellation Protostar grant. He wanted to create a complementary learning experience to bring the […]
Design with Gen AI: Reflection Questions
UBC supports a balanced and ethical approach for the use of Generative AI in teaching and learning to enrich academic initiatives. CTL has compiled the infographic below to help instructors with reflecting on how and when a course may be enriched through the integration of Gen AI into assignments. The questions asked cover three main […]
Gen AI Guidelines in Teaching and Learning
UBC emphasizes the ethical and responsible use of generative AI tools in both administrative and academic contexts highlighting the use of generative AI to assist in tasks rather than replace human creativity and judgment. UBC encourages understanding content ownership and ensuring proper attribution while also highlighting the need to secure data, manage privacy risks and […]
Gen AI in the Circle: Honoring Indigenous Voices and Knowledge
CTL is exploring the intersection of generative AI and Indigenous knowledge, focusing on cultural appropriateness and collaboration in partnership with Indigenous leaders. We are excited to host a learning retreat uniting Indigenous generative AI leaders and community to discuss implications in education, fostering collaboration and respect. This is an opportunity to address the gap between digital […]
Course Syllabus to Include Gen AI Use Guidelines
UBC Okanagan requires all instructors to provide a syllabus at the beginning of a course to inform students about the requirements, standards, objectives, and evaluation procedures. Additionally, the syllabus should communicate guidelines around the use of AI in the course and ideally include a rationale on how these guidelines align with the learning objectives. Suggested […]
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