Presenters:
Leslie Paterson, Manager, Student Academic Success Services, Queen’s University
Dr. Johanna Amos, Outreach Manager, Student Academic Success Services, Queen’s University
Session Description:
Student Academic Success Services (SASS) is a writing and learning centre at Queen’s University that offers appointments, workshops, and resources on skill development for students. Like other similar units, we found the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies jarring, especially as it became apparent that GenAI tools might have strong implications for student learning and skill development. Our office needed to be able to facilitate open and exploratory conversations about GenAI tools with students and how they might be incorporated into their academic work. Moreover, we had to do so while also being in the position of learners ourselves—these tools were as new to us as they were to students!
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn about our multifaceted response, including internal and student-facing resource development and training.
- Discover why this approach has been beneficial for staff and students.
- Strategize around potential challenges and opportunities for writing and learning centres grappling with GenAI.