A new pilot project at McMaster University is helping to create a more connected, capable, and user-focused approach to digital support for research across the institution. Learn more about the Digital Research Commons Pilot here: bit.ly/DigitalResearc…

The latest issue of the MacPherson Memo is out with information about: updates to MacVideo, teaching and learning certificates of completion registration, communities of practice sessions and more. - mailchi.mp/mcmaster.ca/qe…

I'm hearing that we need to redesign assessment in order to meaningfully respond to generative AI. To me, meaningful assessment redesign really means course redesign. Reviewing and maybe restructuring the whole thing. Are we still underestimating the work involved here?

Here we go. This is a screenshot of Turnitin's AI Writing Detection tool. It's a little blue box labeled "AI" which has a percentage between 0 and 100. That's it. That's all instructors have to go on. This is nothing more than an algorithmic suspicion score. It's not teaching.

What I Mean When I Say Critical AI Literacy blog.mahabali.me/educational-te…

Loving Dr. Verena Roberts multi-layered approach to OEP - peer groups, feedback, design - all working in supportive concert to build research skills bit.ly/oer23-oep4rese… #OER23

If you missed Dave Cormier's plenary at #OER23, watch it over on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=xdHQsi… #altc

This scathing review of the #OER23 conference is a welcome antitode to some of the less critical takes I have been seeing: altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2023/04/o… Features dave cormier Rikke Toft Nørgård Dr Lou Mycroft @MarenDeepwell

Today marks the official start of Teaching and Learning Month at McMaster University. We are thrilled to work with our campus partners to offer a wide variety of professional development events. Registration will remain open all month. 🔗Schedule: mi.mcmaster.ca/teaching-and-l…

Information literacy is becoming increasingly important in the modern learning environment. Learn strategies for integrating information literacy in your courses at this Teaching and Learning Month workshop hosted by McMaster librarians: mi.mcmaster.ca/teaching-and-l…

Welcome to week 3 of Teaching & Learning Month! This week our teaching and learning community will explore LinkedIn learning, generative AI, and how to navigate student accommodations in the classroom. Learn more and register at: mi.mcmaster.ca/teaching-and-l…

McMaster’s OER Grant is now among the largest of its kind in Canada PSE! Group high fives for the student-savings, instructor-supporting efforts of the McMaster Students Union (MSU) Susan Tighe McMaster Libraries MacPherson Institute -bit.ly/OERGrantProgra… #OER #OpenAccess

Interested in applying for funding to create or adapt high-quality open textbooks and course material? The 2023-24 Open Educational Resources Grant Program is accepting applications from McMaster instructors until June 30, 2023. Learn more: libguides.mcmaster.ca/oer/grant

Generative AI is here. At McMaster University, we now have provisional guidelines to help instructors and students use it to advance teaching and learning. dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/mcmas…

This summer, get professional development to fit your busy schedule. Ontario Extend Sprints support you in earning a #EmpoweredEducator Micro-credential in 3 weeks & connect you with other passionate educators. ow.ly/5NJM50OPUg2 #DigitalLearning #HigherEd @ontarioextend

Are you passionate about integrating technology into #postsecondary education? We’re seeking 10 educators to be Ambassadors. Don't miss this opportunity! Successful applicants will receive $10,000 for their department. #DigitalFluency #HigherEd ow.ly/yLKI50Pj2OM

Who's up for a session on Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton🇨🇦 ? Join us via #MYFest23 Tues, August 22, 2023, 5pm Cairo, 2pm GMT, 10am EDT Register here to get the Zoom link: myfest.equityunbound.org

The Open Education Network is excited to announce the Open Pedagogy Portal! 🎉 Browse by discipline or search by keyword for case studies/renewable assignments & student work, or for teaching & learning resources to further your #OpenPed journey.  oen-openpedportal.pubpub.org