Focus on events
The Centre for Teaching and Learning’s (CTL) “Focus On” events are a series of engaging half-day or full-day synchronous and/or asynchronous experiences comprising workshops, interactive sessions, ed tech demos, keynote speakers, vendor booths, delicious treats and much more!
Focus on Academic Integrity Day
Making Academic Integrity Everyone’s Job
Ahoy, Georgian mateys!
Save the date! Join your colleagues as the crew of the AI@Georgian to celebrate the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This year the theme is “All hands-on deck: Making academic integrity everyone’s job”.
1. Sail the stream
Register now for the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity (IDoA) event. Sessions stream 3:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (with crew from around the globe). Key ports of interest may include:
| 10:00 a.m. | Higher education leaders: What is our role and responsibility for academic integrity? |
| 11:00 a.m. | Building momentum in academic integrity, not just an office! |
| 1:00 p.m. | What role do librarians play in academic integrity? |
| 4:00 p.m. | Why are academic integrity and ethics essential for students and their careers? Student panel discussion |
2. Float at the dock
Sail by to share your answer to the question “What is your commitment to smooth sailing with academic integrity?” Join us on board between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at our Focus on Academic Integrity launch dock.
Celebrate academic integrity, share your commitment and navigation strategies and enjoy some grub. We will be docked at these stations:
- Barrie Campus (C building, 2nd floor, across from Subway)
- Orillia Campus
- Owen Sound Campus
3. Drift in the virtual pond
Share your thoughts and buoy the conversation about academic integrity in our social media platforms. Chart your course after us (follow us) on the following socials:
- Instagram: @GeorgianCTL
- X (Twitter): @Georgian_CTL
- LinkedIn: ctl-georgian-college
- YouTube: @GeorgianCTL
Use the following hashtag: #GCacademicintegrity
4. Share how you steered the ship to win a prize
Did you float at the dock (visit a booth)?
Did you drift in the virtual pond (engage in social media)?
Don’t fret, you are already entered into the draw.
Did you sail the stream (attend a session offered by the IDoA)?
We want to hear what you did! Complete this short survey to be entered to win a prize.
5. Rollcall All Ye Georgian Matey’s
Everyone has a role in promoting and supporting academic integrity. On this International Day of Action for Academic Integrity, help keep the boat afloat at Georgian as we navigate the waters of academic integrity and uncover what’s hidden beneath the waves.
Our voyage is clear—engage faculty, students and staff in honest and inspiring conversations about academic integrity and leave no one up the creek.
Want to share your ideas or connect with us? Email us facultydevelopment@georgiancollege.ca or ctl@georgiancollege.ca.
Purposes and benefits
The “Focus On” events are tailored to:
- Connect a community of educators dedicated to excellence in teaching.
- Provide a platform for faculty to share innovative strategies.
- Explore new pedagogical approaches.
- Collaborate on enhancing student learning experiences.
Participants gain valuable insights into effective teaching practices and leave with practical tools to apply in their classrooms. These experiences support educators in their roles as designers, researchers, inclusive practitioners, changemakers, digital navigators, collaborators, reflectors, and mentors.
Annual events and schedule
The CTL proudly hosts 6 to 8 “Focus On” events each year, including the premier event, “Focus on Teaching,” held every May.
Our planned “Focus On” events for 2024-2025 are as below:
Focus on Changemaking
November 2024
Focus on Ed Tech
January 2025
Focus on EDIB
February 2025
Focus on Maajiishkaadaa
March 2025
Focus on Teaching Conference
Each year, the Focus on Teaching Conference brings together our Georgian community to share practices, experiences and insights about learning and teaching. Faculty and students continue to work together to explore new learning and venture into amazing futures.
We’re excited to support and inspire our community of teachers and celebrate as we recognize all the ways we work together, create and share knowledge, and connect learning inside and outside the classroom.
Focus on Engagement Day
Focus on Engagement Day, hosted by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, is an online event designed to enhance your teaching practice by showcasing innovative methods for engaging students in various learning environments.
The event features a keynote speaker on student engagement, interactive sessions with colleagues, and GED talks from peers. This is a prime opportunity to connect with other faculty and staff dedicated to improving student learning and success.
Focus on UDL Day
Focus on UDL Day, presented by Georgian College’s Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Accessibility teams, is a vibrant event aimed at enhancing educational practices through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The day features a student panel sharing personal perspectives, a practical UDL workshop to refine your teaching approach, and GÜD Talks where experts discuss their UDL journeys, obstacles, and creative solutions.
This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate with fellow educators and learn new strategies for fostering inclusive and effective learning environments. Join us to connect with educators and professionals committed to creating inclusive and accessible learning environments.
Highlights of recent events
Focus on UDL Day 2024
Focus on Teaching Conference 2024
Focus on Maajiishkaadaa 2024