“Mindfulness in a rapidly changing technological world” – May 15, 2024, 2-4pm

There has been a noticeable increase in the use of educational technology, especially since the entire College went online in March 2020. Now, with the ubiquitous presence of Artificial Intelligence, and all the effects on education, work, and our lives, it is important to claim our humanity.    

A workshop with Mitra Manesh, senior mindfulness educator at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, with four decades of experience helping people of all ages and many different cultures live, love, and lead more consciously. Mitra has created self-coaching and professional coaching programs, and her clients range from individuals to institutions seeking balance. Some of her prior experience in Canada includes working as a Human Right Commissioner in Ontario and serving as a CBC commentator/panelist. Visit Mitra’s website for more information on her work.

The in-person workshop will be in the Indigenous Gathering Place (S4650) on Wednesday, May 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  

Please register via this link (Click on May 15 and then 2:00 and enter your relevant information).

Please add what you are hoping to get from this workshop and any questions you have regarding the topic to the registration form. 

What’s your take on AI? – Episode 01

What’s your Take on AI? is a Douglas Educational Support Community initiative spotlighting Douglas College instructors and their thoughts on Generative AI. The views of the instructors are their own and do not necessarily represent their department, faculty, or the institution as a whole.   

The goal of the series is to share perspectives and to put the conversation of generative ai, and both its real and perceived impacts, into the open. 

 WYTAI Episode 01: Jill Fellows, Philosophy Instructor at Douglas College 

Show Notes:  

Gender, Sex, and Tech! An Intersectional Feminist Guide Edited by Jennifer Jill Fellows and Lisa Smith 

JORGE ARANGO- Book Notes: “On Bullshit” 

A Harem of Computers: The History of the Feminized Machine by Jill Fellow