AI Teaching and Learning Series 1 – Teaching in the Age of Cognitive Offloading: Rethinking Engagement and Learning

Presented by the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC), UTM 

Location: ALC Room, MN3260 (in-person) 

As students increasingly rely on generative AI for idea generation, writing, and problem-solving, the distribution of cognitive effort in learning is changing. Drawing on research in distributed cognition and metacognition, this session examines AI as both a shortcut and a potential cognitive amplifier. We will discuss evidence-based strategies for scaffolding metacognitive awareness, fostering deeper engagement, and designing learning activities that make thinking processes explicit. Participants will leave with pedagogical approaches for helping students balance efficiency with meaningful cognitive effort in an AI-rich environment.

Online option on September 24, 1pm-2pm

Please go to the RGASC website for in-person and online registration.