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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.
July 18, 2024

Getting Started with Copilot in Your Class

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy get started with Copilot in your class? Exposure helps students get better at using Copilot and other generative AI chatbot tools. It also helps students to be more aware of the limitations and risks of using AI. This exposure prepares them to use AI wisely not only in your course but also in their future careers. Reminders for Getting...
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July 8, 2024

Explaining Content Effectively

Reading Time: 4 minutesThanks to Nancy Nelson, PhD. Have you ever struggled to explain a complex concept to someone new to your field? You’re not alone. Even experts can find it challenging to convey their knowledge effectively. As Kulgemeyer & Riese (2018) point out, there is a difference between what you know and what you can explain effectively to others. Unintentionally, novice teachers...
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