DesignEd Workshops, Events, & Community

Reflections are commonly used as a graded or non-graded course activity. But what are the benefits? What challenges do students and instructors face when using them? What things should we keep in mind when designing reflection-based activities? What are some examples? These are the topics we'll discuss in this session.

Presenters: Dr. Anushka Ataullahjan, Assistant Professor, School of Health Studies, Western University
Najmeh Keyhani, FHS Curriculum Specialist

Join us for a peek into how other faculty members are using AI in their teaching. You'll also get the opportunity to try some tools yourself during the session.

Presenters: Dr. Andrews Tawiah, Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Western University
Najmeh Keyhani, FHS Curriculum Specialist
Julie Whitehead, Senior Instructional Designer

Decolonial and Indigenous lenses were applied to evidence-based healthcare. Goals: 1) Summarize evidence-based healthcare through decolonial and Indigenous lenses; 2) Name and critically evaluate evidence-based healthcare regarding the knowledge system(s) that inform it; and 3) Describe intercultural counseling strategies that honour Indigenous medicines and practices.

Presenter: Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto

The Student Absence Portal, and how it gathers and transmits information from students;
Undocumented absences, and when students can use them;
What to do when you receive an “approved” academic consideration through the portal;
How flexibility impacts your obligations related to academic considerations;
Current policies at UWO surrounding plagiarism and AI usage;
Current policies concerning cellphone possession and usage during exams;
What to do when you suspect a student of cheating (in an exam or on an assignment)

Presenter: Dr. Andrew Johnson, FHS Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Western University

This session introduced participants to different dimensions of the curriculum. Empirical examples were provided to illustrate how educational approaches or choices can impact students from EDGs in different ways. Participants were invited to problem-solve around a given scenario and/or discuss their own courses and curricula in light of these concepts.

Presenters: Dr. Tal Jarus (Professor, Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at University of British Columbia) and Dr. Hiba Zafran (Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University)
Date: Fri. Dec. 13, 12–1:30 p.m.

What is it? Why do we need it? And ways you can incorporate it into your courses.

Presenters: Dr. Laura Brunton (Assistant Dean of IPE and Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy at Western University), Najmeh Keyhani (FHS Curriculum Specialist)
Date: Fri. Nov. 8, 12–1:30 p.m.

Presenters: Dr. Sean McWatt (Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology), Najmeh Keyhani (FHS Curriculum Specialist)
Date: Fri. Oct. 11, 12–1:30 p.m.

Presenters: Najmeh Keyhani, Julie Whitehead, Dave McNulty, Gelila Ayele
Date: Fri. Sep. 13, 12–1:30 p.m.