Connectivism: Engage the "Networked" generation
For all APUO members
Connectivism: A Learning Theory to Engage the “Networked” Generation by Aline Germain-Rutherford PhD talks about the capability of our higher education institutions to cater to the needs of the “petites poucettes”, the digital natives.
This conference is offered to all APUO members as part of the 2017 Service Excellence Week activities.
About the lecturer
Aline Germain-Rutherford, PhD, is associate vice-president, teaching and learning, at the University of Ottawa and an associate professor in the Faculty of Education. As AVP teaching and learning, she heads the Teaching and Learning Support Service, which includes Virtual Campus, the Centre for Innovative Pedagogies and Digital Learning and the Centre for Innovative Technology in Education. She is the author of numerous publications on faculty development, second language pedagogy, speech technology and the integration of sound pedagogy in e-learning practices.
About the 2017 Service Excellence Week
The annual uOttawa Service Excellence Week runs from October 2 to 6. Activities include conferences, the return of the pop-up café, a contest and student awards.
To celebrate everyone’s achievements in improving the student experience, the University encourages faculties and services to take part in the week’s activities (see the Week overview below) or to organize your own. Activities should reward and thank employees for their major contributions all year long, encourage teamwork, raise awareness about the importance of service excellence and remind employees about the University’s commitment to it.