Now in its second year, Teaching and Learning Month at Queen’s (May–June) brings together teaching and learning events from Faculties, Schools, and Support Units, providing a shared focus for showcasing innovative practices and fostering collaboration. Organized by the Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning, the month highlights Queen’s commitment to student learning and academic excellence.
A key event this year is the visit of Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton, a full professor at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, and an honorary associate professor at Deakin University, Australia. A leading expert in academic integrity and ethics in higher education, Dr. Eaton will deliver a keynote address and participate in discussions on May 29 and 30, exploring academic integrity in the age of artificial intelligence and its impact on teaching and learning. Her visit serves as a culminating moment of the month, offering a chance to reflect on shared challenges and opportunities.
Teaching and Learning Month provides a platform to recognize teaching excellence, share ideas, and strengthen Queen’s learning community.
Keynote Session
Shifting from Punitive to Pro-Active Approaches to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
Guest Speaker: Sarah Elaine Eaton, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Date and Time: Thursday, May 29, 2025; 10:00 - 11:30am
Lunch will be available after the event from 11:30 - 12:30pm (RSVP required)
Location: Ellis Hall, Auditorium
This session is about shifting away from a punitive mindset when it comes to academic integrity to set up students for success in and beyond the classroom. There is no question that teaching, learning, and assessment have changed since generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT and similar apps have become ubiquitous over the past few years. We can be ethical or unethical about how these tools are used in our classrooms and beyond. In this session, we’ll talk about student, faculty, and leaders’ responsibilities for upholding and modeling academic integrity in ways that set up students for success today, tomorrow, and beyond.
This session is not about how to use specific tools. Instead, we will delve into the broad ethical and practical implications of AI for education and business. A key takeaway from this talk is how academic integrity provides a foundation for ethical decision making beyond the classroom, in the workplace and in everyday life.
Sarah Elaine Eaton, PhD, is a professor and research chair at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada is an award winning educator, researcher, and leader. She leads transdisciplinary research teams focused on the ethical implications of advanced technology use in educational contexts. Dr. Eaton also holds a concurrent appointment as an Honorary Associate Professor, Deakin University, Australia.
Schedule of Events
| Date and Time | Upcoming Event | More Information and Registration |
|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 |
Showcase of Teaching and Learning at Queen's Centre for Teaching and Learning |
Registration is expected to open in April |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 |
Shifting from Punitive to Pro-Active Approaches to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI Office of the Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning) |
More events will be added in the next few weeks!
Resources and Online Learning Opportunities
Centre for Teaching and Learning
The best plan for your course is the plan that sits comfortably with you—a plan that makes the most of past approaches and materials while leveraging the best strategies and technologies for your course context. This self-assessment tool will prompt reflection on your strengths and recommend some resources that meet your needs.
Online modules have been developed by the CTL and with other departments on campus to provide you with resources that fit your schedule.
Topics include:
- Group Work
- Faculty Positionality Statements
- EDI in Pedagogy and Practice Modules (co-created with the Human Rights and Equity Office)
The Ed Tech Toolkit is designed to support educators and educational support staff in selecting, comparing, and finding information related to various ed tech tools in use at Queen's.
Tools include:
- Feedback Fruits
- Turnitin
- onQ
May 2024
Welcome Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joe Kim, McMaster University
We are pleased to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Joe Kim from McMaster University. Joe Kim is an Associate Professor in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and is actively involved in the science of teaching and learning.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
2:30-4:30pm | Psychology of Focusing on What Really Matters
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
10:00-11:30am | KEYNOTE: Using Cognitive Principles to Motivate Durable Learning in Students
11:30am-12:30pm | Lunch (provided)
12:30-3:00pm | Science of Delivering Powerful Presentations
Schedule of Events
| Date and Time | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 2, 2024; 8:30am – 2:30pm | Showcase of Teaching and Learning at Queen’s | Centre for Teaching and Learning |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | 2nd Annual Competency-based Assessment Symposium | Smith Engineering |
| Thursday, May 9, 2024; 2:00 - 4:00pm | The Gender-Friendly Post-Secondary Classroom - Two Part Workshop Series (Virtual, open to QHS Faculty) | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 10:00 - 11:30am | Graduate Supervision Lecture with Dr. Amy Warren, Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean of Graduate Studies, Memorial University (for faculty members only) | School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 12:00 - 2:00pm | The Gender-Friendly Post-Secondary Classroom | Smith School of Business |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024; 1:00 - 3:00pm | A Conversation on Decolonizing and Indigenizing Business Education | Smith School of Business |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024; 1:00 - 3:00pm | Ask Me Anything with Experts from the Centre for Teaching and Learning | Smith School of Business |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2024; 2:30 - 4:30pm | Psychology of Focusing on What Really Matters with Dr. Joe Kim | Office of the Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024; 10:00 - 11:30am | Using Cognitive Principles to Motivate Durable Learning in Students with Dr. Joe Kim | Office of the Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024; 12:30 - 3:00pm | Science of Delivering Powerful Presentations with Dr. Joe Kim | Office of the Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning |
| Thursday, May 30, 2024; | Dean's Showcase of Teaching and Learning Engineering | Smith Engineering |