LDDI Games Club
Tuesday, March 19 | 12pm – 1pm
The Faculty of Education hosted its monthly event where faculty, staff, and students were encouraged to bring their own games or join existing ones. It was a delightful occasion for friendly competition and connecting with fabulous individuals.
An Inter-institutional Action on Climate Change: A Spotlight on Public Health
Tuesday, April 16 | 12pm – 1pm
This interactive Viewpoint session was an extension of our collaborative podcast series titled, An Inter-Institutional Action on Climate Change, where thought leaders in social institutions engaged in dialogue to discover transformative learning opportunities to address climate change.
Panelists: Nafis Rahman, Lana Voracek, RN, BSN
Tea with AI
Tuesday, March 26 | 12pm – 1pm
During this event we played with new AI tools.This month’s theme was: Multimedia production tools and AI. We explored:
• Adobe Firefly
• Adobe Podcast
• DaVinci AI
• Descript.
Facilitators: LDDI Team.
Zoom and Interactivity
Thursday, March 21 | 12pm – 1pm
During the workshop, we showcased various strategies and tools to make Zoom Meetings more interactive and engaging. Participants gained instant feedback and unlocked meaningful collaboration through each tool’s features. This workshop bid farewell to unengaging meetings and welcomed productive ones!This workshop covered:
• An overview of Zoom’s interactive features, Padlet and Mentimeter
• Live demonstrations of common features within these tools
• Best practices and things to be aware of
• LDDI’s Padlet and Mentimeter support and services.
Facilitators: Maryam Danaei Ababin, Kristofer Mah, and Eduardo Rebagliati.
LDDI Games Club
Tuesday, March 19 | 12pm – 1pm
The Faculty of Education hosted its monthly event where faculty, staff, and students were encouraged to bring their own games or join existing ones. It was a delightful occasion for friendly competition and connecting with fabulous individuals
Where Realities Merge: Crafting AR Experiences
Thursday, March 14 | 3pm – 4pm
In the workshop, we introduced the participants to the possibilities of using AR technologies in teaching and learning. We provided an overview of AR tools and their affordances and limitations. After presenting a few examples, participants had the opportunity to experiment with the technology and craft engaging AR experiences
Stories Rooted in Healing the Planet
Wednesday, February 28 | 12pm – 1:30pm
During this interactive Viewpoint session, Stories Rooted in Healing the Planet, our panelists Dr. Elin Kelsey, Dr. Sara Florence Davidson and Dr. Bonny Norton with Dr. Liam Dohorty shared their unique perspectives and approaches to children’s books that weave in themes of climate justice, the environment, animals, and more.
Panelists, Dr. Bonny Norton (FRSC), Dr. Liam Doherty, Dr. Sara Florence Davidson (sgaan jaadgu san glans), and Dr. Elin Kelsey
High Tea with AI – LLED
Thursday, February 29 | 2pm – 3pm
In this interactive workshop, participants got hands-on experience with popular GenAI tools. Guided by activities specifically designed for each tool, participants had the opportunity to leverage GenAI for teaching and learning, multimedia content creation, and research.
The LLED community was encouraged, regardless of experience or familiarity, to come and learn about GenAI and play with these tools!
The Intersection of Climate Justice and Digital Innovation: Raising Awareness of Technologies Environmental Footprint
Wednesday, February 28 | 12pm – 1:30pm
During this workshop our panelists, Dr. Keri Ewart, Dr. Sandra Scott, Dr. Derek Gladwin, and Dr. Kshamta Hunter, were engaged in a compelling conversation about the intersections and implications of climate justice and digital innovation. The panelists shared their research and perspectives on the nexus between technology and the environment, delving into strategies and limitations across these intersections.
This event was hosted in collaboration with the Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre.
Panelists, Dr. Keri Ewart, Dr. Sandra Scott, Dr. Derek Gladwin, and Dr. Kshamta Hunter
High Tea with AI
Tuesday, February 27 | 12pm – 1pm
In this interactive workshop,we delved into the realm of Accessibility & AI, with a specific focus on captioning, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text tools. Our featured platforms for this month included Adobe Premiere Pro, ElevenLabs, Microsoft Office, and Otter.ai.