Artificial Intelligence: Creative Uses of AI in the Classrooms for Instructors
Presented by Faculty Council
Learn how AI can be used in the classroom for instructors and pedagogy. This webinar is open to all York community members.
Speakers
PATRICK THIBAUDEAU
Director, IT Innovation & Academic Technologies
Patrick leads IT Innovation and Academic Technologies, focusing on advancing York University's emerging technology strategy and AI capabilities. He oversees the development of the custom AI platform, YU AURA, and manages web services, business management, and e- commerce applications.
Topic- Exploring Current and Future AI-Driven Enhancements at York and eClass
ANDREW MCCONNELL
Course Director, Winters College
Andrew McConnell, a member of Nipissing First Nation, has nearly 20 years of experience in education, blending technology with Indigenous teaching. He is seconded to the Faculty of Education from YRDSB, serves as Indigenous Advisor at Lassonde's k2i Academy, and is a PhD student in digital media at Lassonde Engineering. Andrew aims to transform STEM education for Indigenous youth by integrating traditional knowledge and community wisdom, preserving local languages and land histories while fostering a deeper connection to the world.
Topic- Using AI for Your Course Planning
MANAR JAMMAL
Associate Professor, School of Information Technology, YorkU
Manar Jammal is an Associate Professor and Area Coordinator at York University's School of IT. She holds a Ph.D. in Distributed Systems from Western University and has worked with Ericsson on cloud application inventions. Her research focuses on AI governance, machine learning, 5G, IoT, smart cities, and cloud computing. Dr. Jammal is a Review Editor for Frontiers in Communications and Networks and a former Chair of IEEE Canada Women in Engineering. Her work includes AI, data analytics, smart cities, and high- availability systems.
Topic- Application of AI in classroom
ROBIN SUTHERLAND-HARRIS
Educational Developer, Teaching Commons
Robin Sutherland-Harris, PhD, is an educational developer at York University's Teaching Commons, specializing in generative AI, eLearning, and academic integrity. She also supports LA&PS's humanities departments, leveraging her background in medieval history.
Topic- GenAI Resources for Teaching & Learning at York
ANGELA CLARK
Academic Integrity Specialist YorkU
Angela Clark is the Academic Integrity Specialist at York University and Vice Chair of ICAI Canada. With experience as an ESL and communications instructor, she has focused on promoting academic integrity. Angela holds a master's in Applied Linguistics from York University and is a PhD candidate at OISE, researching academic integrity in Canadian institutions.
Topic- Generative AI and Academic Integrity: Supporting Responsible Use
