Extended Education News Archive
Extended Education News
Connecting and reflecting to make our world a better place
July 29, 2024 —
“As an educator and a parent, I remind others that not everyone experiences the world like you do. See what you can do to create change.” - Stephanie Chesser
July 29, 2024 —
“As an educator and a parent, I remind others that not everyone experiences the world like you do. See what you can do to create change.” - Stephanie Chesser
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Transforming our community through equity education
July 16, 2024 —
A new micro-certificate program is available for UM staff, students and faculty to develop skills in advancing equity and accessibility at UM. The first courses of the micro-certificate in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), as well as the prerequisite course EDIA 0100: Foundations, will be offered in this Fall Term.
July 16, 2024 —
A new micro-certificate program is available for UM staff, students and faculty to develop skills in advancing equity and accessibility at UM. The first courses of the micro-certificate in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), as well as the prerequisite course EDIA 0100: Foundations, will be offered in this Fall Term.
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From one course to a micro-certificate
June 20, 2024 —
“We can all do and learn more. Whether you are an expert or just beginning your journey with EDIA, you have a place in this program.” - Robin Attas
June 20, 2024 —
“We can all do and learn more. Whether you are an expert or just beginning your journey with EDIA, you have a place in this program.” - Robin Attas
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Extended Education celebrates June 2024 graduates
June 17, 2024 —
“I am excited to learn how different cultures can come together to achieve the common good.” - Rokeep Olanrewaju
June 17, 2024 —
“I am excited to learn how different cultures can come together to achieve the common good.” - Rokeep Olanrewaju
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
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Access Program Graduation Celebration 2023-2024
May 17, 2024 —
“It still feels very surreal. It is very special." - Ashley Monture
May 17, 2024 —
“It still feels very surreal. It is very special." - Ashley Monture
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AI webinar series wraps up
April 13, 2024 —
“This session, focusing on how higher education can revolutionize teaching and learning with performative generative AI, promises to be a reflective overview of the past year as well as a visionary forecast of future possibilities." - Rod Lastra
April 13, 2024 —
“This session, focusing on how higher education can revolutionize teaching and learning with performative generative AI, promises to be a reflective overview of the past year as well as a visionary forecast of future possibilities." - Rod Lastra
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