Extended Education News Archive
Dr. Ute Kothe receives Lifetime Service Award
March 7, 2024 —
Incoming Dean of Extended Education recognized by RNA Society for achievements in the field
March 7, 2024 —
Incoming Dean of Extended Education recognized by RNA Society for achievements in the field
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AI can support good learning, help to develop exceptional students
March 5, 2024 —
“AI can do our mundane tasks like lesson planning. It can be an aide to creativity, brainstorming and design. But it is not a proxy for human intelligence. It does not have human experience. It has not seen a sunset or smelled freshly mown grass.” - Mike Sharples
March 5, 2024 —
“AI can do our mundane tasks like lesson planning. It can be an aide to creativity, brainstorming and design. But it is not a proxy for human intelligence. It does not have human experience. It has not seen a sunset or smelled freshly mown grass.” - Mike Sharples
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AI scales up personalized tutoring, shows promise for the future
February 20, 2024 —
“Recently, my daughter created a story with an AI prompt. She wanted to talk to the protagonist, so AI took on the persona. My daughter advised the character, a fictional AI simulation. It was mind blowing. This is the future. It is just the surface of what is possible.” - Sal Khan
February 20, 2024 —
“Recently, my daughter created a story with an AI prompt. She wanted to talk to the protagonist, so AI took on the persona. My daughter advised the character, a fictional AI simulation. It was mind blowing. This is the future. It is just the surface of what is possible.” - Sal Khan
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
UM announces new Dean of Extended Education, Dr. Ute Kothe
January 15, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Ute Kothe has been appointed Dean, Division of Extended Education, effective March 1, 2024.
January 15, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Ute Kothe has been appointed Dean, Division of Extended Education, effective March 1, 2024.
EDIA: Foundations course an opportunity for personal and professional growth
January 3, 2024 —
Discussing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) can be uncomfortable. The discomfort comes from facing what is not right or fair... When people feel awful about something, they can either pretend it doesn’t exist or do something about it.
January 3, 2024 —
Discussing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) can be uncomfortable. The discomfort comes from facing what is not right or fair... When people feel awful about something, they can either pretend it doesn’t exist or do something about it.
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The age of flexibility and inclusivity in higher education through alternative credentials and lifelong learning
December 11, 2023 —
Alternative credentials encompass various forms of formal recognition of learning that are not associated with traditional degree programs.
December 11, 2023 —
Alternative credentials encompass various forms of formal recognition of learning that are not associated with traditional degree programs.
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Generative AI may be the biggest thing since the internet for teaching and learning
November 22, 2023 —
“With calculators, no one will be able to add, they said. The concern went away, and yet it was also correct." - Ray Schroeder
November 22, 2023 —
“With calculators, no one will be able to add, they said. The concern went away, and yet it was also correct." - Ray Schroeder
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Empowering Excellence UM continuing education showcase
November 2, 2023 —
“We invite our students, alumni, instructors, industry professionals, and university colleagues to attend." - Rod Lastra
November 2, 2023 —
“We invite our students, alumni, instructors, industry professionals, and university colleagues to attend." - Rod Lastra
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Celebrating our Fall 2023 Extended Education graduates
October 25, 2023 —
“I am not sure of my next steps. Maybe financial certifications, or another course. I believe we can never stop learning. We have to keep updating ourselves.” - Daiane Waldrich Barbosa
October 25, 2023 —
“I am not sure of my next steps. Maybe financial certifications, or another course. I believe we can never stop learning. We have to keep updating ourselves.” - Daiane Waldrich Barbosa
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Lifelong Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
September 29, 2023 —
“Who is the owner of data? If you generate it, it should belong to you.” - Kelly Shiohira
September 29, 2023 —
“Who is the owner of data? If you generate it, it should belong to you.” - Kelly Shiohira