Transforming Pedagogy with Widely Available Technologies: Digital tools that support teaching and learning
Michael Barcomb is an Educational Technologist at Concordia’s Centre for Teaching and Learning, dedicated to enhancing pedagogy through the application of technology. His expertise encompasses a wide range of tools, including learning management systems, virtual reality, augmented reality, and generative artificial intelligence. At the core of Mike’s current research agenda lies the investigation of the impact that low-cost and open-source materials can have on teaching and learning, and teacher and students’ perceptions of these tools. With a background in teaching and research, Mike aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation. Through his role at the Centre for Teaching and Learning, Mike collaborates closely with faculty members to design and implement technology-enhanced learning initiatives that foster student engagement and a lifelong passion for learning.
Systems thinking: How social and cultural change affects student experiences and mental health
Nadine Bekkouche holds a PhD in Education and a MSc in Medical Psychology. She has published a number of papers and reference texts in the fields of education, psychology, behavioral science and health. Her doctoral thesis centered on applying systems thinking to understanding master’s students’ experiences and mental health. She currently works as a pedagogical counsellor at the Université de Montréal.
Shift happens! Examining how you know what you know
Manasvini Narayana has spent over 25 years in the areas of educational technology, learning design, teaching, research, program, and product management. She has worked with and led teams of designers, teachers, and facilitators in several domains: K-12, university, workplace training and lifelong learning. She is currently a consultant on projects at the intersection of learning, technology, and research. Manas is a map nerd and her doctoral research considered spatial ways of knowing and its implications for higher education curriculum. She remains continually fascinated by the interplay between the processes of knowing, doing, and being. Manas is a South Asian immigrant to Canada and is investigating what it means to be an immigrant settler on unceded indigenous lands.