Sessions in which Anik de St-Hilaire participates
Tuesday 11 February, 2025
eConcordia's Chief Academic Officer, Anik de St-Hilaire; Concordia's University Librarian, Amy Buckland; and Associate Professor in Concordia's Department of Communication Studies, Fenwick McKelvey. Join us to learn more about the Digital Skill-Share Days event, how you can benefit from this collaborative learning environment, and what this exchange of ideas can bring to your daily w...
In this keynote, Anik de St-Hilaire recounts her personal journey with technology—from watching VHS to exploring cutting-edge AI tools at eConcordia. Alongside her team, she reveals how diverse adoption styles (from cautious latecomers to fearless innovators) can harmonize to create inclusive, high-impact learning experiences. Learn how a blend of curiosity, collaboration, and empathy can help empower people of all backgrounds and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in digital education.
Sessions in which Anik de St-Hilaire attends
Tuesday 11 February, 2025
The Digital Skill-Share Days event will pause for lunch at 12:00 p.m. Join us back at 1:00 p.m. for the in-person Lightning Rounds!
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword—it’s transforming how we work, learn and innovate. In this lightning round, presenters will dive into practical ways AI is and can be used at Concordia and beyond. From enhancing workflows to reimagining learning, get ready to see AI in action and leave with ideas you can apply today.
The best growth comes from curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. This session is all about embracing the power of learning, whether through small daily habits, creative problem-solving, or peer collaboration. Discover how our presenters are fostering continuous growth and how you can, too.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. This lightning round is a treasure trove of quick wins and clever hacks. Presenters will share their go-to tools, time-saving techniques, and best practices that can streamline your workday and elevate your skills.
In a world where the future often feels uncertain, it’s time to shift the narrative. This lightning round features presenters who envision the future as a place of possibility, collaboration, and optimism. Join us to explore their fresh perspectives and find hope in tomorrow’s opportunities.
Wednesday 12 February, 2025
While generative AI offers significant opportunities for learning, many Gen-AI applications tend to overpromise, particularly in the context of math and problem-solving courses. Some platforms provide inaccurate solutions, others offer correct answers without enough explanations, and some deliver responses that are not aligned with the student's level of understanding. The Math Learning Specialist and Peer Tutors at Concordia explored the development of a Gen-AI prototype that ai...
This presentation explores how Generative AI (GenAI ) is reshaping education by transforming content like quizzes, alt-text, images, and narration. Through live demonstrations, we will showcase these tools in action and discuss practical ways to incorporate them into your work. We’ll also dive into some critical considerations, like biases, AI hallucinations, intellectual property issues, cheating, over-reliance on technology, and data privacy. By the end of this session, you’ll ...
Join us to discover how scenario-based learning can transform your approach to teaching digital skills and enhance digital fluency for your students or team.This presentation is designed to equip employees with the foundational knowledge and confidence needed to effectively teach and learn digital skills. The session introduces a scenario-based strategy that simplifies complex concepts and provides practical, hands-on experience with digital tools. By demonstrating the strategy in acti...
Can AI assist faculty with writing objective (multiple choice) questions? If it can, can it do so in the recommended criterion-referenced way? What is the quality of the resulting questions? Can this reduce work for the instructor?In this session for instructors and pedagogical counsellors, we present the case study of one pilot project: a learning assessment in an undergraduate course. We describe the approvals received for the effort, then demonstrate the tools used to generate test ...
How are students using GenAI tools in their academic work? For the last two years, Concordia Library has been offering workshops on the critical use of GenAI tools. These workshops made space for students to share their thoughts and experiences related to using these tools. In this session, two librarians will share their observation and insights from facilitating these conversations with students about GenAI tools. They will also discuss how this student feedback can inform ongoing AI litera...
This session features a live demonstration of the new Learning Glass studio in H405:00. The self-serve concept enables faculty and staff to book the studio for creating class videos at their convenience. For their first session, a technician provides guidance on operating the system, after which users can book time slots online for future sessions. The studio includes a large 8-by-5-foot glass panel for drawing text, diagrams, and calculations. Users simply turn on the system, insert a USB st...
Discover how to supercharge your daily work using Cursor and Obsidian. While Cursor is primarily used as a programming tool, this workshop will show you how its powerful AI features can benefit everyone's daily work, whether you write code or not. The session will provide practical demonstrations and real-world examples to help you get started with these tools.
Tips and tricks to making various resources and materials accessible to students for courses, and leveraging Moodle features to support accessible learning.
The Digital Governance Council (DGC) is a member-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering trust in the responsible design, architecture, and management of digital technologies in Canada. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the DGC ensures that digital standards address technical, ethical, and policy considerations while reflecting societal needs and aligning with international best practices. In this session, a guest speaker from the DGC will outline the step-by-step ...
It’s time for a presentation makeover! Learn how to transform your slides from yawn-inducing to attention-grabbing and start delivering content your audience will actually remember. In this session, you’ll discover how to apply instructional design and graphic design principles to enhance clarity, engagement, and impact. Master the art of chunking content, using visual hierarchy, and integrating active learning techniques. Get practical tips on managing cognitive load, maintaining consistency...
Although some futurists predict that AI will replace jobs, more predict that people will work along side AI as AI becomes more integrated into our daily work processes. This case study explores how the team that produced the eConcordia course, Introduction to Training and Development (EDUC 240) worked alongside AI to produce the course.Specifically, we used AI to assist with a number of tasks:To produce various segments of scenarios, which helped to introduce learning conte...
This session focuses on practical strategies to use data effectively, from tracking student engagement to enhancing student success. Participants will learn how to access and filter key Moodle reports, such as Activity Completion, Course Completion, Course Participation, Grader report, for actionable insights. Additionally, to bring new depth to supporting students and improving activities with data, we will explore eConcordia’s IntelliBoard analytics and dashboards. These powerful v...