New Frontiers in Teaching and Learning

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 […]

Tips: Teaching with Virtual Reality

Are you considering using Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance teaching? At UBC Okanagan, we are privileged to have access to tools enabling immersive learning experiences through VR and the CTL is collaboratively working with instructors on ways to maximize the benefits of using the VR medium for learning. With these tools come questions around pedagogical […]