Summer Institute
Overview
Elevate Your Educator Journey with ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Summer Institute!
Join us at Ontario Tech's Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education for our Summer Institute launching this July 2024 in collaboration with Continuous Learning.
What We Are Offering:
Embark on a transformative learning experience with two cutting-edge online courses straight from our esteemed Master's program. Over four intensive weeks (July 9-August 1), you'll immerse yourself in dynamic sessions held three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) for three enriching hours daily. Choose between two convenient time slots: 9:00 am - 12 noon or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Key Benefits:
You will receive a prestigious certificate of completion, and your course will count as a full Master of Education course credit, paving the way for your seamless transition into our online Master's program.
Unbeatable Offer: While the regular cost per course is $1600, new students to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV with receive a scholarship reducing the cost of our Summer Institute courses to $950. Please note, current Master's program students are not eligible for Summer Institute enrollment.
Secure your spot today and embark on a professional growth and fulfillment journey with ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Summer Institute!
Courses
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EDUC5199G - AI in Education
Schedule: Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, August 1 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm (every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
This course will critically assess popular AI tools and activities for educational settings through various theoretical lenses and ethical and conceptual frameworks. To do this, students will learn how to use a cross-section of AI tools, including image and text generation tools trained on large language models (LLMs) that can be used in educational settings. Students will analyze the tools and activities and consider ethical issues related to accessibility, inclusivity, bias, privacy and security, transparency, and value-add. Through its design, this course will equip students with a comprehensive understanding of AI’s role in education, empowering them to make informed decisions, navigate ethical challenges, and leverage the potential of AI for education purposes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate AI Tools for use in educational contexts, considering the tools’ affordances, constraints and issues related to ethics, social justice and social responsibility
- Develop practical skills using image and text generation tools based on LLMs in educational scenarios through a hands-on understanding of their application
- Understand the basics of how AI works – the various types of AI and where they appear in society through reading and practice
- Analyze the implications of AI tools on privacy and security in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding sensitive information, especially of vulnerable populations (i.e., children)
- Create learning experiences that leverage AI with consideration to EDI and AI ethics frameworks
- Make evidence-based conclusions (oral and written) related to the value-added nature of AI tools in education, considering their impact on teaching and learning outcomes and proposing recommendations for improvement and optimization.
Instructor: Dr Laura Morrison
🎓 Meet Laura, an Assistant Professor helping shape the future of education at Ontario Tech University along with her EdTech colleagues!
🌐 Equipped with a Doctorate in Education from the University of Calgary, Laura focuses on online learning, hyflex learning, maker pedagogies, Critical Digital Literacies and AI in education! Her journey is a testament to a passion for pioneering practices in the digital classroom.
📚 With an extensive academic trail, Laura has left her mark on the scholarly landscape, co-authoring 20 articles, contributing to 14 book chapters, and presenting at over 30 national and international conferences. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
🚀 Join Laura on the cutting edge of educational innovation, where she seamlessly merges theory with practice, advocating for education that is critical, creative and focused on social justice. Her classes are not just lessons; they are immersive and reflective experiences.
🌟 Beyond the credentials, Laura embodies the spirit of an educator who aims not just to teach, but to inspire and help shape the next generation of educators to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow's classrooms. -
EDUC5405G - Mental Health and Well-Being in a Digital Age
Schedule: Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, August 1 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
This course will critically assess theories and research related to mental health in the digital age. Students will consider how technology can act as both a risk and a protective factor for well-being across the lifespan. Topics explored throughout the course include, but are not limited to: the role of technology in anxiety and depression, technology as a benefit and protective factor, best practices for learning, motivation, and performance, inclusive communities, digital wellness, digital citizenship, global challenges, global competencies, and resiliency and flourishing. The course design allows students to choose their areas of interest and encourages students to examine topics from personal, professional and evidence-based lenses.
Learning Outcomes:
- Distinguish, articulate, and critically assess theories and research related to mental health, well-being, and technological pedagogies
- Distinguish and articulate the various components of mental health and well-being such as the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social domains and risk and protective factors
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between theory, evidence and practice as it applies to action-based research in the area of mental health
- Formulate and articulate meaningful questions and arguments, written & oral, that build and advance knowledge in the fields of developmental psychology, mental health, education, and digital technology
- Make evidence-based conclusions and recommendations, written and oral, about the impact and effective uses of digital technologies to support mental health and well-being
- Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on personal use and impact of technology in order to make informed decisions for a healthy living approach
Instructor: Dr Jennifer Laffier
Introducing Dr. Jennifer Laffier, who dives deep into the nuances of human development and mental health in today's digital age. From digital wellness to youth mental health, Dr. Laffier's research spans a breadth of topics crucial for navigating our modern world. In her Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab, she pioneers groundbreaking explorations into the intersection of mental wellness, learning, and technology, offering community outreach programs. She's also a licensed mental health practitioner with three decades of experience in Creative Arts Therapy, Psychotherapy, and Trauma specialization. She also has expertise in areas like digital wellness treatment plans, play-based therapy, workplace wellness, Cognitive Based Therapy, and fostering authentic happiness. Get ready to unravel the fascinating link between mental health, learning, and technology like never before. From personal growth to professional development, this course can greatly benefit your life and career. But don't just take our word for it—past students rave about the eye-opening insights and transformative experiences they gained. Rated as one of the most "interesting" and "beneficial" courses in higher education, this is your chance to join the ranks of empowered learners who have learned to thrive in today's digital world.
Course Information
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Registration Process
To register for your chosen course, please complete the online . Once you have completed the Registration Form, Continuous Learning will contact you with payment instructions. Payment will be completed through MyOntarioTech.
Please note: Registration is a two-step process. Your registration is not complete until payment has been received.
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Course Fees and Scholarship
Registration fee Registration status $1600 CAD $950 CAD (per course)
Scholarship
While the regular cost per course is $1600, we're excited to offer a scholarship through our Summer Institute, allowing new students to secure their spot for just $950. (Please note: Current Master's program students are not eligible for Summer Institute enrollment).
Please contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca if you have any questions.
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Schedule
2024 Session Dates: Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, August 1
Course Days Time AI in Education
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mental Health and Well-Being in a Digital Age
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Analysis and Design of Digital Learning Tools
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Innovative Online Learning Spaces
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Foundations for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
