“Beyond Boundaries” T&L Lecture Series 7 | Redesigning Assessment for the AI Age: Introducing the AIAR Custom Bot

The "Beyond Boundaries" T&L Lecture Series, organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, is guided by its core philosophy: "Longitudinal historical perspective, Interdisciplinary integration, Dedicated educational craftsmanship, and Future-oriented vision." Through intellectual collisions across disciplines, the series aims to broaden perspectives and inspire profound thinking.

Date & Time: 12:00-13:00, 30 Oct 2025 (Thu)
Speaker: Prof. Matthew James  SANSOM [Professor of Music, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) of SCC, Previously Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Sunway University, Malaysia]
Venue: T2-202
Language: English

Abstract: Are you struggling to redesign assessments in the age of Al-balancing integrity with preparing students for an Al-enhanced workplace? Join this workshop to explore the Al Assessment Redesigned Assistant (Al-ARA), a custom tool designed to support academic staff in adapting assessments for generative Al. Learn how it works, see a live demo and try it yourself in a hands-on mini workshop using your own assessment examples.

Light Lunch will be provided.

2025 “CTL Spark Fund”: Faculty-Student Co-Creation Program

Program Overview:

To build a platform where faculty and students collaborate to turn ideas into enhancing teaching and learning.

Funding Support:

Each awarded team will receive a grant of RMB 10,000.

Team Composition:

Each team may include up to 2 faculty members and 2-5 undergraduate students.

Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2025 (Sun)

Special Issue in Collaboration with HKBU CHTL – Innovative Teaching and Learning(Vol.7, No.2) is Out Now!

Introduction:

This special issue, a collaboration with the Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), presents five papers, specifically, four of which were selected from submissions to eLearning Forum Asia 2024, with one additional paper directly submitted to the journal and invited for inclusion due to its strong alignment with the special issue's theme. Together, these contributions offer a rich exploration of how educational technology fosters innovation in higher education. They span large-scale professional development, blended learning in STEM, critical digital citizenship, and transformative teacher education in diverse contexts. showcasing both the potential and complexity of EdTech-enabled change.

Printed copies: Available at the CTL office at AD501-H29.
Contact Person: Ms. Yao WANG (yaowang@uic.edu.cn/3677163)

Consultation Hours with the Educational Developer

Looking for ideas to enhance your teaching or develop a new course?
Prof. Edith Mei-Yee YAN, Educational Developer at the CTL, welcomes colleagues to drop by for a chat or consultation on Wednesdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m. (T2-602-R3).

You’re invited to discuss a range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Developing or revising course syllabi

• Teaching techniques for English-Medium Instruction (EMI)

• Strategies for large classes and active learning

• Integrating AI in teaching and learning

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Appointments are preferred. For enquiries, please contact Prof. Edith Mei-Yee YAN (edithyan@uic.edu.cn) or Ms. Yao Wang (yaowang@uic.edu.cn).

Recording and PPT Slide of the “Induction Program Semester 1 of 2025-2026” Sessions 5-6 and Recording of the “Beyond Boundaries” T&L Lecture Series 6

The recordings and PPT slides are available on iSpace under "CTL Teaching and Learning Resources" in the folder "T&L Activities (Semester 1, 2025-2026)."

To access the video recordings, copy the link from the text document into your browser. If you have any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG at yaowang@uic.edu.cn.

AI, Social Media, and Pedagogy: Fostering Engagement and Collaboration with Integrity

Date & Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 4 Nov 2025 (Tue)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Speaker: Prof. Sue BECKINGHAM (Associate Professor, Sheffield Hallam University, UK)

Abstract:
This interactive session explores how GenAI-powered tools and social media can support meaningful interaction, collaboration, and student engagement in higher education, while ensuring pedagogical integrity remains at the forefront. With the rapid rise of generative AI and digital platforms, educators face both opportunities and challenges. Practical examples of how these tools may be used to deepen learning rather than distract from it and encourage collaboration while fostering critical thinking and academic honesty will be shared.

The session will conclude with collaborative discussion and resource sharing, equipping participants with actionable approaches for integrating GenAI and social media into teaching practices that align with their values and disciplinary contexts.

Training | Systematic Design of AI-Empowered Education Reform and Research Projects & Efficient Grant Proposal Writing

为提升高校教师教师科研创新能力与学术成果产出，赋能教改教研项目系统化设计与基金项目撰写等关键工作环节，全国高校教师网络培训中心将于广东省珠海市举办AI赋能教改教研项目系统化设计与基金高效申报专题培训。本次培训旨在通过相关内容和案例的分享，帮助参训教师切实提升科研学术素养，推动高质量科研成果的高效产出。

Contents:

• Systematic explanation of AI tools for literature reviews and optimizing research paradigms.

• Case study on AI-empowered topic selection and proposal writing for education reform projects.

• Guidance on leveraging large AI models for grant applications, covering topic design, writing, key considerations, research design, and data analysis.

Date: 31 Oct - 1 Nov, 2025

Venue for Registration: Zhuhai College of Science and Technology Academic Exchange Center, 8 Anji East Road

Note: This event will be held in a hybrid format (both online and on-site). The fee is RMB 1,200 for on-site attendees and RMB 600 for online participants. For those joining in person at the main venue, meals will be provided, with accommodation and travel expenses at one's own cost.

Call for Papers | The 13th Southern Education Annual Conference

本年会拟于2025年11月底或12月初在广州举行，并围绕“全面提升人才自主培养质量：新理念、新路径、新举措”主题展开研讨。

Theme: Comprehensively Enhancing the Quality of Independent Talent Cultivation: New Concepts, Pathways, and Measures

Call for Papers: Themed Sections

1. Innovation and Development of Educational Concepts to Lead the Comprehensive Enhancement of Independent Talent Cultivation Quality

2. Enhancing the Quality of Independent Talent Cultivation in Basic Education for Strengthening Strategic Foundations

3. Enhancing the Quality of Independent Talent Cultivation in Vocational Education for Building a Modern Industrial System

4. Enhancing the Quality of Independent Talent Cultivation in Higher Education for Driving Innovation-Led Development

5. Talent Demand Forecasting and Disciplinary Program Adjustment in the Context of High-Quality Development

6. Innovating Mechanisms for the Cohesive Cultivation of Top-Notch Innovative Talents

7. Synergizing Education and Technology to Comprehensively Enhance the Quality of Independent Talent Cultivation

8. Reshaping the Teaching Workforce from the Perspective of Independent Talent Cultivation

9. Artificial Intelligence Empowering Innovation in Pathways for Independent Talent Cultivation

10. Optimizing the Education Monitoring and Evaluation System to Boost Talent Cultivation Quality

11. High-Level Opening-Up in Education to Enhance the Quality of Independent Talent Cultivation

12. Innovating Talent Cultivation Models in the Context of Changes in Total Population and Demographic Structure

Note: Detailed submission requirements are available by clicking "Read More". Authors are kindly requested to submit their full papers in Word format to gdjyzhbjb@126.com no later than November 9, 2025.