Generative AI Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION
The Generative AI Community of Practice (Gen AI CoP) brings together faculty, librarians and archivists, and staff to discuss the implications of generative AI for teaching and learning. The CoP fosters conversations across diverse perspectives, including both theoretical and practical discussions around the opportunities, concerns, and evolving impact of generative AI in education. It also provides a space for community members to share experiences, questions, and emerging practices from their own teaching and learning contexts.
Anyone interested in the educational implications of generative AI is welcome to join us!
What to expect
In the Generative AI Community of Practice, you can expect to meet with a group of colleagues from different disciplines and roles across Western who are interested in Generative AI. Each meeting is structure around a key topic (e.g. assessment, AI literacy, trust, creativity, bias), with opportunities for reflection, discussion, and sharing related to that topic. In each meeting, we also provide a curated list of recent media articles related to generative AI.
2026-27 Meetings
Session Information
Upcoming Sessions
- September 21, 2026, 1:30-2:30pm (online) Register here
- November 2, 2026, 1:30-2:30pm (online) Register here
- December 7, 2026, 1:30-2:30pm (online) Register here
Offered
Typically meets once a month throughout the calendar year, except in December.
Audience
Western instructors, librarians, archivists, post-doctoral scholars, and staff involved in teaching activities, course design, or supporting learners at Western.
How to Join
Register for one of the monthly one-hour Gen AI CoP meetings through the Centre for Teaching and Learning's Western Connect Event Calendar, or contact Dani Dilkes.
Registration Instructions
- Login to Western Connect using your Western username and password.
- Go to the Event Calendars section and select the Centre for Teaching and Learning calendar, then select the program you wish to register in. Details and a description of the program will appear.
- Search for and select the event you wish to register in. Details and a description of the program will appear.
- Select the Register for this Event button. If the event has reached capacity, you may have the option to register on the waitlist.
- You will receive an automated confirmation email to your Western email account.
If you have any questions or problems registering for an event, please consult our help guide or contact ctl@uwo.ca.
