About
The UVic Generative AI (GenAI) Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (CoP) exists to foster a collaborative environment where faculty, instructors, and staff can share knowledge, develop skills, and innovate in the field of GenAI . Our community aims to provide support to appropriately integrate GenAI into pedagogical strategies, explore practical applications, and uphold ethical standards to enhance learning and teaching experiences at the University of Victoria.
Objectives
Create a cross-discipline community of UVic instructors and staff engaged in GenAI in pedagogy and access-centered learning
Provide a platform for communication, relationship building, and learning about GenAI in post-secondary education
Share knowledge, ideas, experiences, resources, and innovative practices related to GenAI in teaching and learning
Support UVic’s Digital Learning Plan and Accessibility Plan, as well as any future UVic GenAI plans or mandates
Promote digital literacy and equity in the use of GenAI technologies
Foster ethical use and academic integrity in the application of GenAI in teaching and learning
Scope
The scope of the UVic GenAI Teaching and Learning Community of Practice is specifically focused on the integration and impact of GenAI on teaching and learning at the University of Victoria. This includes:
- Pedagogical strategies and course design
- Assessment methods at UVic
- Digital literacy and academic integrity
- Practical applications of GenAI in education
- Accessibility and inclusivity in GenAI use
- Instructor and Faculty professional development guidance
The CoP deliberately excludes areas such as research and innovation outside of teaching and learning, and administrative uses of GenAI in the workplace.
Structure & activities
Speaker Series
Launching Fall 2025
- Hybrid meetings (online and in-person) open to the greater UVic community
- Chaired by a CoP member and supported by an LTSI staff member
- Feature mini-presentations or educational platforms followed by guided dialogue
Conversation Cafes
- Restricted to CoP members
- Open forum to discuss GenAI impacts on teaching and learning
- Topics generated by members
Online Forum
- Dedicated Teams site for information and resource sharing
- Contribute to online dialogue and resource sharing
*Meetings happen once per month, alternating between Speaker Series and Conversation Cafes.
Membership
Membership is open to any UVic faculty member or instructor, as well as any UVic staff involved in supporting teaching and learning.
- Co-facilitators: Dr. Mariel Miller; Alexander Warrington.
- Support team: Curriculum and Teaching Support (CTS) including the director, Educational Technology, Learning Designers and Curriculum Specialists.
Reporting and accountability
The CoP will report to the Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation (LTSI) department. Regular updates and annual reports will be provided to ensure alignment with university goals and policies.
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