Hello and welcome to another issue of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile that is devoted to teaching and learning innovation at 91ÑÇÉ«.
Will Gage
There are many wonderful stories presented in this issue. Our top story focuses on a Canadian first, a collaborative project involving 91ÑÇÉ« and IBM to create a virtual assistant to help students get real-time answers to their questions. The student support solution involved more than 100 91ÑÇÉ« students who were directly involved in its development. A true success for 91ÑÇÉ« and for our current and future students!
We’re also excited to have a wealth of stories focused on the amazing work underway at Glendon. Featured in this issue of Innovatus is a wonderful story about how Glendon students are learning skills to enhance lifelong learning. There's a fascinating article about Glendon students engaging in biology field work in Quebec, and a profile of a student who used her placement to teach French to primary students in Brampton.
I hope you enjoy the stories presented in this issue of Innovatus. Happy spring!
Featured in the March 2019 issue of Innovatus
91ÑÇÉ« and IBM have launched an innovative student support solution that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide students with support services designed to improve their university experiences by delivering both academic and personal guidance covering a wide range of topics in real time. .
The three-credit course developed through the Academic Innovation Fund employs experiential seminars to teach students fundamental and advanced skills for learning, both in the university setting and in their later lives. .
Glendon biology students Cassandra Carey and Emma Joo travelled to a remote region of Quebec to conduct field research with Laura McKinnon, an assistant professor specializing in avian ecology and climate change. .
91ÑÇÉ« student Esha Bhardwaj is the co-founder of the Brampton East chapter of Canadian Parents for French. During her placement, she spent nine months working with primary students and showing them that learning French is fun. .
This free, day-long conference will provide an excellent opportunity for teaching assistants (TAs) and graduate students to connect with one another, network and build community. The conference takes place May 3. Register early to avoid disappointment. .
Innovatus is produced by the Office of the Associate Vice-President Teaching & Learning in partnership with Communications & Public Affairs.
In closing, I extend a personal invitation to you to share your experiences in teaching, learning, internationalization and the student experience through the Innovatus story form, which is available at .
Sincerely,
Will Gage
Associate Vice-President Teaching & Learning