Learning Futures Community of Interest
We meet monthly via Zoom to showcase learning and teaching practiceThe Learning Futures Community of Interest welcomes all University staff to share their experiences, expertise, and ideas about learning design and the opportunities (and challenges) brought about by the ever-changing educational landscape and developing technology.
All UoA staff members are welcome, so please subscribe to the mailing list and we will send the relevant details directly to you, including a link to add our meetings to your calendar.
When: 3rd Thursday of each month (February – November) 2 – 3.30pm
Where: online
The confirmed dates for 2025 are: 20 February, 20 March, 10 April (moved due to Easter weekend), 15 May, 19 June, 17 July, 21 August, 18 September, 16 October and 20 November.
Calendar invites to the sessions will be sent through a Microsoft Teams channel, which also provides a place for conversation.*
Subscribe to the Learning Futures CoI
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In July: Special session with Barbara Oakley
Thursday, 17 July, 2 – 3.30pm
Join international learning science expert Professor Barbara Oakley for an opportunity to revisit her masterclass sessions on Learning How to Learn and Learning with AI, and to explore the evolving role of AI in education. This is your chance to reflect on key principles from the workshops, hear how colleagues across disciplines are applying these insights in their own teaching, and engage directly with Barbara in a dynamic Q&A.
Whether you’re curious about integrating learning science into your teaching or want to explore practical strategies for using AI thoughtfully, this forum offers an open, collegial space to share, question, and inspire. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with fellow educators passionate about enhancing learning.
You can review Barbara’s masterclass recordings ahead of the session here: Learning in the age of AI: A teaching event that met the moment.
How to join and access the session
To attend this session, please make sure you’re a member of the Learning Futures CoI.
Not a member yet? Just sign up using the form on this page. Once subscribed, you’ll get calendar invites to this and all future sessions, plus access to the MS Teams space where session links and resources are shared.
Image credit: © Rīga Stradinš University
Our aim is to empower educators and learners through collaborative exploration and innovation in learning design, assessment strategies, and technology-enhanced education (including Generative AI) and to foster compelling, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences. Through building our learning community, we hope to advance university education through innovation, collaboration, and technology, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity in learning and teaching.
If you or a colleague would like to share your learning design and teaching practices (failures, wins, learnings or conundrums!), to contribute to the teaching culture across the University, please get in touch with us at raa@auckland.ac.nz