The NWU is offering various training, development and support opportunities to its students and staff:
Centre for Teaching and Learning
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The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) fosters excellence and innovation in teaching and learning and is dedicated to research informed guidance and support to lecturers and students in the contemporary higher education context.
CTL presents the Continuous Professional Learning Programme:
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Welcome to the Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programme of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the North-West University.
A range of educational and professional development opportunities are offered in various formats. These opportunities are identified for the further advancement of NWU academics (for Teaching & Learning) and professional staff, in acquiring knowledge, skills and competence, to ensure professional roles are carried out with confidence.
Click here to register for our CPL opportunities
Research Integrity and Artificial Intelligence Workshops presented by Dr Kirsten Krauss:
19 September: Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Academic writing
20 September: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research Topic Development
25 September: Tips and tactics for using AI driven tools to support second language English writers
26 September: Research with integrity and Artificial Intelligence
8 October: Contact session in Potchefstroom
Webinar: AI and Scenario-Based Learning: Upskilling for Workforce Adaptability
16 October 2024
20:00 – 21:00 PM
Register to attend: AI and Scenario-Based Learning: Upskilling for Workforce Adaptability - 1687134 (webcasts.com)
Educause Webinar | From Hype to Reality: AI-Driven Innovations for Student Success in Higher Education
17 October 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Register to attend: https://events.educause.edu/webinar/2024/from-hype-to-reality-ai-driven-innovations-for-student-success-in-higher-education
Contact North Webinar: How to Enhance Student Engagement and Success with AI Tutor Pro 2
29 October 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact North Webinar: Generative AI and Education: The New Hybrid
30 October 2024
10:00 – 11:00 AM ET
Educause AI Webinar Series | Supporting Literacy and Effective Practice - Part 1
7 November 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Workshop: AI & Scientific/Academic Writing
A 3-day training session on AI tools for scientific writing, targeted at university lecturing staff.
The goal is to equip our academic colleagues with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively leverage AI-powered writing assistants in their research and teaching activities.
Presenter: Prof Karen Ferreira-Meyers (University of Eswatini)
Date: 11 – 13 November 2024
Time: 9:00 – 16:00
Attendance:
- Hybrid session (11 Nov) Online via MS Teams Meeting (ID: 387 491 216 013 Code: JTHBok) - no registration needed
- In-person (11-13 Nov) – registration necessary as only 20 spots for participants are available. Book your seat for in-person attendance at carina.grobler@nwu.ac.za