Author: Elan Paulson

Elan Paulson, PhD, has been an educator in Ontario's higher education system since 2004. Before joining Conestoga as a Teaching and Learning Consultant, Elan was on the executive team at eCampusOntario. She previously served as Program Director and as an instructor in professional education programs at Western University's Faculty of Education. With a Master's in Educational Technology, Elan specializes in technology-enabled and collaborative learning to support diverse learners. She has also conducted research on faculty participation in communities of practice for professional learning and self-care.

Selectable Criteria for Assessment Design Using AI

Reading Time: 3 minutesFaculty can use selectables – short, copy-pasteable additions to AI prompts – to help generate higher-quality outputs with fewer iterations. Select the criteria that fit your assessment task, replace any XXX placeholders with course details, and run the prompt through Conestoga’s Copilot to protect institutional intellectual property. Always verify your AI output and apply professional judgement. How to use First,...

Videos to Teach and Talk About AI

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe videos below have been selected for recency (a few years old or less), length (about 10 minutes or less), and clarity and simplicity. Please note that AI technology is advancing rapidly, and the accuracy of the information provided may change over time. Additionally, not all content may be directly relevant or applicable to the Conestoga context. Know a video...