Chad Manning (Humber College)

Innovation Should Not End With the Pandemic. The pandemic has forced teachers to innovate much more than they may have before the pandemic. It is important to keep the momentum of change and not just revert back to our old teaching practices. What new practices can we bring to in-person learning? What practices can we adapt for in-person learning? This discussion will focus on the changes I have made to my teaching practices while adapting to the virtual teaching environment, and what changes I will be making as I return to an in-person teaching environment.

Bio:

Chad Manning is a Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Humber College. Throughout his 8+ years at Humber, Chad has taught a variety of mathematics and computer courses, and also coordinated the Dan Andreae Math & Writing Centre. He has a keen interest in using technology to enhance engagement, inclusiveness, and the overall learning experiences of his students.

Andie Burazin (University of Toronto Missisauga)

Andie will discuss what her colleagues and her have observed as they navigated through the turbulent waters of the 2021-2022 academic year. Yes, there were challenging moments and many uncertainties on the horizon, but in the end, the waters have calmed and . . . things turned out OK.

Bio:

Andie Burazin has a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and a M.Sc. in Mathematics from McMaster University. At the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), she has been teaching and providing mathematics support to undergraduate students at the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC) since 2016. As of July 2021, she is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream.