Just a reminder to students that there are job opportunities (research assistantships, etc.) at the U of S.
See: https://usask.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/14/home?c=usask
iiQM – Ways of Knowing – Al Ethics and Qualitative Research
This Panel Discussion is part of the pre-WCQR2026 program. The 10th World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR2026) will be held from 20 to 22 January 2026 at the Complutense University of Madrid – Faculty of Education, Spain, and from 02 to 05 February 2026 Online.
The employment of “Artificial Intelligence” (AI), especially Large Language Models (LLMs), in qualitative inquiry is the subject of much current discussion and debate. These concerns often focus on the ethics of deploying AI in qualitative research (e.g. Christou 2023; Marshall & Naff 2024). Less attention has been paid to 1) qualitative approaches to studying generative AI and its ethical implications in social practices, organizations, and relationships, and 2) how studying AI might (re-)shape the assumptions, approaches, and ethics of qualitative inquiry.
Our conversation will be animated by the following questions:
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- How are you deploying qualitative research to study the ethics and values that are embedded in and shaped by AI/LLMs?
- What does your research help us understand about the ethics of AI?
- What are the implications of your research for studying “the human,” as qualitative research aims to do?
- And how does studying AI-human relations (re-)shape how you think about ethics and values in the conduct of qualitative research?
September 30th, 2025 | Online (Free)
09:00 AM (UTC-06:00 – Calgary, Edmonton, Denver, Albuquerque, El Paso…)
11:00 AM (UTC-04:00 – New York, Washington, Miami, Toronto, Montreal…)
04:00 PM (UTC+01:00 – Lisbon, London, Dublin…)
05:00 PM (UTC+02:00 – Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Warsaw…)
11:00 PM (UTC+08:00 – Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Manila, Perth…)
NETWORKED LEARNING CONFERENCE CONSORTIUM The NLC2026
Call for Papers
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- Full Papers & Symposia: Deadline is 10 October 2025
- Workshops & Round Table Proposals: Deadline is 21 November 2025
We invite submissions that engage critically and creatively with the field of networked learning and address one or more of the following conference themes:
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- Equity, inclusion, and digital transformation in networked learning (e.g., accessibility, digital divide, inclusive technologies, equitable access to learning resources, transformative digital practices, teaching across borders)
- Policy and AI in networked learning (e.g., AI governance, policy frameworks for AI in education, ethical AI implementation, regulatory considerations, AI-driven educational reforms)
- Future of teaching and value-based AI supported networked learning (e.g., innovative pedagogies, Human-centered AI, values-driven AI applications, ethical AI integration in education)
- Ethical and responsible innovation and research (e.g., privacy, surveillance, inclusion, criticality, equity and social justice, relational pedagogies, eco pedagogies)
- Spaces, places and modalities for networked learning (e.g., online, blended, hybrid, boundless), design, implementation and evaluation of networked learning. Networked learning in formal, non-formal and informal contexts of learning and development across the lifespan (e.g., early childhood, school, higher education, professional development, community learning, large-scale and small-scale open courses)
- Theory and theorisation advancing the field of networked learning
Philosophies, theories, methodologies, and research designs for networked learning (e.g., postdigitality, posthumanism, phenomenography, phenomenology, social network analysis, socio-material approaches)
Conference site: www.networkedlearning.aau.dk/nlc-2026
Contact North: Online Learning News
The latest version of the newsletter is out:
From AI’s disruptive force in classrooms to fresh strategies, tools and global resources, this issue explores where higher education is headed. It captures the tension — and opportunity — between imagining futures and making them work today.
FREE webinar!
From Policy to Practice: How to Make AI Work for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- More information here: https://teachonline.ca/webinar/policy-practice-how-make-ai-work-teaching-and-learning-higher-education
Generative AI is reshaping higher education, creating both opportunities and challenges. This webinar, led by Dr. Sidney Shapiro (University of Lethbridge), explores how institutions can integrate AI responsibly while maintaining academic integrity and equity.
Key Topics:
- A governance model clarifying roles and responsibilities across institution, department, and course levels
- Policy and disclosure norms for AI use by students, instructors, and staff
- Assessment strategies that promote learning and reduce misuse without relying on AI detectors
- An equity and risk checklist to guide pilots and scale-ups
Career progression for academics focused on SoTL
Friday 3 October, 13:00 – 14:05, online
As SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) continues to grow in importance within higher education, understanding how it is evaluated and recognised in academic promotion pathways becomes increasingly crucial. This event will be an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the evolving expectations and potential challenges associated with career progression in the field.
This session will explore common questions and concerns around how teaching-focused academics are perceived by promotion panels, what evidence is considered impactful, and how to effectively document and present contributions to teaching and learning, scholarship research and academic leadership.
Register here: [Link]
Check out GO-GN
The Global OER Graduate Network (GO-GN) is a network of PhD candidates around the world whose research projects include a focus on open education (i.e. OER, OEP, MOOC). These doctoral researchers are at the core of the network; around them, over two hundred experts, supervisors, mentors and interested parties connect to form a community of practice.
The aims of the GO-GN are to:
- raise the profile of research into open education,
- offer support for those conducting PhD research in this area,
- promote equity and inclusion in the field of open education research, and
- develop openness as a process of research.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://go-gn.net/
The 21st International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS2025)
The 21st International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS2025) (https://iis-international.org/its2025-generative-systems) is a globally recognized venue for presenting cutting-edge academic and research advancements in intelligent educational technologies. The conference covers a broad range of topics, including intelligent and adaptive learning systems; the application of artificial intelligence (AI), data mining, and natural language processing in educational contexts; and the use of these technologies to enhance games, virtual reality environments and cognitive robots for education.
The conference offers free online participation! This means you can listen to cutting- edge research and discuss with top researchers in the areas of artificial intelligence and educational technologies for free.
Registration
Register now at: https://iis-international.org/registration-its2025/
Registration deadline: May 30, 2025
Please note that registration is mandatory for participation in the conference. We encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible!
Conference Details & Schedule
The conference will take place from June 3 – 6 in Greece and online.
The full schedule is available at: https://iis-international.org/registration-its2025/ Please note that all scheduled times are listed in local Greece time (GMT +3).
As an online participant, you are welcome to attend mixed sessions (including live-streamed onsite and online presentations) and fully online sessions. And of course, attendance is flexible –you can choose the sessions that are of interest for you and that work with your time zone.
Open Education Bootcamp 2025
University of Regina
May 13 to 16, 2025
Tuesday, May 13
Time: 11:00 a.m. (Sask/CST)
KEYNOTE: Open and the Oligarchs: Planting Seeds in a World on Fire
Speaker: Dr. Robin DeRosa
Wednesday, May 14 (Dr. John Archer Library Day)
Time: 11:00 a.m. (Sask/CST)
KEYNOTE: Racing Towards a Wasted Future: Generative AI and the Resurgence of Nuclear Energy
Speaker: Dr. Marco Seiferle-Valencia
Thursday, May 15
Time: 11:00 a.m. (Sask/CST)
KEYNOTE: Then. Now. The Future: Directions for Open Education in the Changing World of Higher Education
Speaker: Dr. Glenda Cox
And . . . much more . . .
https://ctl.uregina.ca/webinars-workshops/oebootcamp2025
Association for Learning Technology’s Annual Conference
The Association for Learning Technology’s Annual Conference, ALTC25, will be in the vibrant city of Glasgow in Scotland.
- When: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025
- Where: Glasgow Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8RR
Invitation:
Get ready for two incredible days of innovation, collaboration, and exploration in learning technology. From inspiring keynote sessions to engaging workshops and networking opportunities, ALTC25 is your chance to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of education.
ALT’s Annual Conference is recognised as one of the leading events in the UK for professionals working with learning technology. We know it is increasingly difficult to secure funding and time for professional development. This year, we have worked hard to make the conference as time and cost-effective as possible by reducing it to a two day event in a fantastic city centre location. Registration fees have also been frozen at 2024 rates.
Lead the Conference Committee: We are now seeking motivated people to work with us as chairs to lead and shape the event for 2025. Submit your expression of interest by 23:59 on Sunday 11 May 2025.
Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities available: If you are interested in connecting with professionals working with learning technologies from across the UK and beyond, please contact our Events Manager, Katie Johnson, at eventmanager@alt.ac.uk to explore sponsorship, partnership, or exhibition opportunities at the event
Details about joining the Committee, the Call for Proposals, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. Let’s come together to make this year’s conference truly unforgettable.
The ALT Team