If the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) piqued your curiosity, but you’ve been wary of committing to a two-semester project, rejoice: C4, the summer edition, is here. The challenge the student team will be addressing was inspired by the pandemic. The C4 students will be working with the MaRS Discovery District to look at how to make seasonal community spaces available year-round.
Read moreExperiential education was the star of two recent celebratory events held at York University. Both events showcased how students and faculty have been able to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep experiential education thriving during a year of teaching and learning remotely.
Read moreFirst-year economics majors at York University have a new study buddy to help them with the algebra that is foundational to their future success: an artificial intelligence (AI) math tutor named ALEKS.
Read moreWith the shift to predominantly remote teaching and learning during the pandemic it has not been possible to hold in-person examinations. After careful consideration, the Senate of York University’s Executive Committee has rendered a number of decisions related to technology-enabled invigilation (also known as online proctoring).
Read moreWelcome to the February 2021 edition of ‘Innovatus,’ a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. It offers compelling and accessible feature-length stories about York University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, internationalization and the student experience.
Read moreIn his letter to the community, Dean JJ McMurtry writes about how the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies has embraced the power and potential of online learning. New experiential learning opportunities, enhanced online engagement and a powerful Toolkit for Student Success are some of the innovations taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreSteve Gennaro, an instructor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, is pushing the boundaries in pedagogy and creating learning spaces in a gamified, non-linear and choose-your-own-adventure format. His students are responding with phenomenal work, passion for the subject material and are active agents in their own learning journey.
Read moreA new Student Success Toolkit developed in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies serves as a bridge for instructors to help them refer students who are experiencing financial, life or learning challenges. The toolkit offers faculty access to information about the wide array of student services available at York.
Read moreThanks to high-level support from the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, instructors in the Faculty can offer students meaningful and fulfilling experiential education opportunities.
Read moreTime management was only one of the many academic and life skills taught in this Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies’ University 101 pilot program, which made its debut in fall 2020 term. Each week, lectures focused on a different topic that increased the students’ understanding of what university requires.
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