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Objective Method For Diagnosis Of Chronic Pain (Presentation), Rachel Jiang

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Pain assessment is essential to providing proper patient care and assessing its efficacy under clinical settings. To assess pain, physicians typically rely on patients' statements, which are subjective, or imaging technologies, which are unreliable as detected abnormalities do not always indicate pain and are not always present in cases of chronic pain. This research project aims at creating an automated chronic pain diagnostic system that will output a computer diagnosed pain score with the ability to accurately distinguish real from fake pain. The proposed system will enhance patient care and improve clinical practice efficiencies by applying the advanced 3D technologies …

Virtual Iterative Design And 3d Printing (Presentation), Ramzy Ganady, Saleh Jiddawi

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Like other forms of teaching and learning activities at the college, applied research activities have had to rapidly transform the way we work. For this session we will highlight two successful projects. The first is 2Unify; a Startup company founded by students graduates from McMaster university, using AI and machine vision to bring to market an automated guitar tuning stand.

The second is Petal; a Startup company that makes a zero-odor germ freezing waste bin.

We will also touch on how at CAMDT (Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies) we adopted new processes and technology to allow applied research …

Strategic Management Course- Evaluation Of Newly Implemented Intervention And Strategies (Presentation), Tony Read

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SESSION TWO

There were two presentations offered within each Session. Presentations ran 30 minutes each (20-minute presentation with 10-minute Q&A).

Pandemic Stories: The Experiences Of Older Adults In Halton Through Covid-19 (Teach Geeks), Leigh Hayden, Kathryn Warren-Norton, Ferzana Chaze

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We will share the preliminary findings from our research exploring the experiences of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted multiple in-depth interviews with 25 older adults (aged 51-84) who live in Halton and the surrounding areas to explore how they have fared during the global spread of a virus that may be particularly dangerous to older persons. We followed their experiences, from initial rumors of an infectious disease spreading in China, to the lockdown in March, the gradual re-opening over the summer of 2020, and the second wave in the fall of 2020. We also learned how it …

Building Class Community And Connection, And Supporting The Development Of Time Management Skills With Learners (Teach Geeks), Jennifer Peterson

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SESSION TWO: Connecting to Community

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

A Presentation On Impact Evaluation Of Dedicated Peer-To-Peer Feedback On Student Performance (Teach Geeks), Bamadev Paudel

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SESSION SIX: Leveraging Student Learning

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

Conducting Focus Groups In A Virtual Environment: A Review Of Best Practices In Methodology (Presentation), Rosanne Brown, Shazia Akhtar, Laura Edge

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In this session, we will analyze the focus group methodology and outline best practices for data collection in a virtual context. Considerations around group dynamics, visual cues, and bias will be discussed using a comparative approach of in-person and virtual focus groups. In addition to adapting focus group practices and procedures from in-person to online, there are new aspects to take into account; video-conferencing tools and technological considerations, including issues with connectivity, distractions and privacy concerns are factors that need to be accounted for when conducting focus groups virtually. The focus of the presentation will be on best practices prior …

Bringing Industry Relevant Teaching And Learning To The Classroom (Presentation), Mary Libby

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SESSION ONE

There were two presentations offered within each Session. Presentations ran 30 minutes each (20-minute presentation with 10-minute Q&A).

Seniors’ Anti-Bullying Project: Authentic Student Engagement (Presentation), Kirsten Madsen, Liza Franses, Emily Ayenew

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People of all ages can be bullied, yet data on bullying between older adults is lacking. To better understand and support the development and implementation of best practices for targeting bullying between older adults, the Seniors’ Anti- Bullying project was established. It began more than four years ago with a large-scale survey of older adults in Ontario, resulting in an anti-bullying toolkit that will now be implemented and evaluated in eight Seniors’ Residences. When working on such a long-term project, with many partners, implementation sites, as well as a different cohorts of student researchers, it is essential to ensure that …

The Impact Of Personal Connection In The Classroom (Teach Geeks), Anna Strachan

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SESSION THREE: Perspectives on Learning

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

Building Resilience Through Social Activities In The Esl Program (Teach Geeks), Suzanne Soares, Alireza Sobhanmanesh

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The session will describe our efforts during Fall 2020 to keep our ESL Club social activities relevant for our changing student demographic (fewer international students, more domestic students with work and family responsibilities) and attract more students to attend virtual social events during a challenging time with so much fluctuation. The result was the creation of social activities that combined socialization with the means of enhancing learners’ metacognition, emotional regulation, resilience and motivation. Two of these events were a Newcomer Success Stories coffee chat and a forum presented by EAP students capturing their journey through the ESL Program. These events …

Students Designing Hope For The Future (Presentation), Patricia Marshall, Genevieve Amaral, Ann Caine, Sarah Butt, Shelby Mactavish, Julie Nichols, Shelley Woods Mlis, Darryn O'Malley

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SESSION FIVE

There were two presentations offered within each Session. Presentations ran 30 minutes each (20-minute presentation with 10-minute Q&A).

Curriculum-Based Srca In The Time Of Covid-19 (Panel Session), Jaime Ginter, Karen P. Lints M.I., Sirena Liladrie, Shady (Chadi) Hana, Myles Bartlett, Kirsten Madsen, Anita Usas Neving

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In late 2019, a joint working group between the Teaching and Learning and Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities (SRCA) Standing Committees of Senate was struck to explore curriculum-based SRCA across the College with the aim of establishing best practices, identifying needs, and capturing the breadth and depth of SRCA work linked to curriculum. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic shifted much of our teaching and learning online and created challenges for conducting and supporting SRCA linked to curriculum.

We propose to gather faculty who are actively involved in remote curriculum-based SRCA to take part in a panel discussion about best …

D2l Insights Project (Presentation), Holly Whitaker, Kyle Mackie

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SESSION TWO

There were two presentations offered within each Session. Presentations ran 30 minutes each (20-minute presentation with 10-minute Q&A).

Educational Gaps Introduced By Covid-19 And The Technology Used To Minimize The Impact (Teach Geeks), Mario Positano

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SESSION THREE: Supporting Diverse Learning Environments

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

A Problem-Based Approach To Clinical Kinesiology (Teach Geeks), Tanya Holloway

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SESSION SIX: Cultivating Critical Thinking in Learning Environments

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

Inclusive Design For Online Learning (Presentation), Allison Fitzgibbon

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In this session, participants will be introduced to practical strategies for designing engaging courses in SLATE. Participants will learn why we design for inclusion with a focus not only on applicable legislation but also on how unintended barriers impede the learning experience for students. Faculty will learn how to enhance the navigation of their courses from the student perspective, and how to ensure their course materials are more accessible to all learners. Participants will have access to the course template to import into their own workbenches following this session.

Promotion Of Critical Thinking And Problem-Solving Skills By Implementing The Case Study Method Of Instruction: Teaching Training And Development Course Within The Post-Graduate Certificate Program In Human Resources Management At Sheridan (Presentation), Sathy Sritharakumar

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SESSION FOUR

There are two presentations offered within each Session. Presentations run 30 minutes each (20-minute presentation with 10-minute Q&A).

Can The Role Of Reflection Transform The Way We Use Powerpoints (Presentation), Deandra Christopher, Carly Myers

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This presentation will briefly highlight key research findings from a Research Project on the Integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in PowerPoint Artifacts in an Ontario College Trades Course that was submitted to Ontario Tech graduate program in Fall 2020. The benefit of reflection was identified as important finding in the research; the presenters will present through a faculty case study, the benefits of reflection and how people can start immediately incorporating into their practice. Additionally, opportunities to learn about concrete UDL strategies that can be integrated in PowerPoint instructional material will be reviewed.

Developing 21st Century Skills Through Transformative Learning (Presentation), Marcie Theoret, Karen Booth

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The Pilon School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration program was designed to ensure graduates acquire the ability to apply a range of business frameworks, critical employability, and 21st-century skills to better prepare them to meaningfully contribute and add value to the organizations and communities they serve. With this in mind, the Introduction to Creative Learning Portfolio and the Advanced Creative Learning Portfolio courses were introduced as a requirement to graduate. They provide students with the opportunity to assess, reflect on, and build learning skills and competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, and agility and adaptability. This helps students make …

Reimagining Research Dissemination In The Age Of Covid (Presentation), Bethany Osborne, Ferzana Chaze, Seraphina Seuratan

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SESSION ONE

There were two presentations offered within each Session. Presentations ran 30 minutes each (20-minute presentation with 10-minute Q&A).

Developing Analytical And Critical Thinking In Designing Algorithms (Teach Geeks), Haya El Ghalayini

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SESSION SIX: Cultivating Critical Thinking in Learning Environments

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

Ain’T Nothing To It But To Do It: Project-Based Learning In The College Engineering Classroom (Teach Geeks), Dominic Aebi

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SESSION ONE: Supporting Student Learning

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

Barriers Of Universal Design Of In-Class Assessments For Students With Disabilities (Teach Geeks), Syed Tanbeer

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SESSION TWO: Assessment Design

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

Enhancing The Student Experience: Building A Culture Of Feedback In Computer Programming Courses (Teach Geeks), Amandeep Kaur, Jigisha Patel

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SESSION FOUR: Creating Dynamic Learning Environments

Teach Geek sessions were comprised of two 10-minute presentations. Each of the sessions ran twice. Once attendees finished watching the two sessions, they had the option to move to another two sessions. There was no official Q&A associated with Teach Geeks, each participant was encouraged connect with the presenters in the Networking 1:1 Booth or follow-up directly via email.

Equity, Diversity And Inclusion In Research (Expo Booth), Mary Louise Noce, Zubash Akmal

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Participants showcased their work in a live virtual setting which included exhibits, demonstrations and meet and greets.

Gamification: A Pedagogy For Digital Natives (Expo Booth), Zain Dinath

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Participants showcased their work in a virtual live setting which included exhibits, demonstrations and meet and greets.

Sketching Narratives Of Movement Towards Comprehensive And Competent Early Childhood Educational Systems Across Canada (Expo Booth), Monica Lysack

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Participants showcased their work in a virtual live setting which included exhibits, demonstrations and meet and greets.

Prioritising The Multilingual International Student Experience In Online Courses (Expo Booth), Vander Tavares

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Participants showcased their work in a live virtual setting which included exhibits, demonstrations and meet and greets.

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Preparing Students For A Complex World (Expo Booth), Besma Soltan

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Participants showcased their work in a live virtual setting which included exhibits, demonstrations and meet and greets.