You’re invited to take part in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action on Campus: Learning Exchange! Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for a single day event focused on using generative AI in higher education. “This day is about bringing our community together to learn from each other, in the same way libraries have always been a space to make sense of new information landscapes,” said Melanie Parlette-Stewart, head, Learning & Curriculum Support, McLaughlin Library. “We’re here to hear from the students, instructors, and staff who are already navigating generative AI, and to build the kind of shared understanding that helps everyone across our campus move forward with more confidence.”
What you can expect from the day
The one-day online exchange will highlight practical, experienced-based approaches to using generative AI across U of G – including examples of how faculty, staff, and students are using AI integration in their teaching, learning, and research. The day also aims to foster a community of responsible, ethical, and innovative practices.
All U of G faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us. Presenters include U of G faculty, staff, graduate students, and a special guest speaker, Greg MacMillan, from Microsoft.
Schedule of events
Morning sessions
- 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Generative AI Explained
- Foundational concepts, key terms, and how generative AI works.
- 10:15 to 11 a.m. – AI at U of G: Tools, Supports, and Resources
- Overview of available AI tools, library resources, copilot guidance, and campus support.
- 11 to 11:45 a.m. – From Prompt to Practice: Applying AI in Teaching
- Practical strategies for integrating AI into teaching and course design.
Afternoon sessions
- 1 to 1:45 p.m. – AI as a Tool for Inclusive Learning
- How AI can support accessibility in universal design for learning.
- 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. – Students Using AI: Lightening Showcase
- Short student presentations on how they use AI for learning, followed by discussion.
- 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. – Integrating AI into Research Practice
- How AI tools are being used in research workflows and research support.
- 3:15 to 4 p.m. – AI in the Classroom: A Panel Conversation
- Faculty panel discussion on using AI in teaching.
You’re welcome to attend the full day or come to the sessions that interest you and work with your schedule. The AI in Action on Campus: Learning Exchange is a collaborative effort between the McLaughlin Library and the Office of Teaching and Learning.
Questions?
Contact us. We’re here to help.
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