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In the media - As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital media literacy skills

Natalia Balyasnikova, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at York University, says common generalizations that adults 65 and older are hopeless with new technology or particularly gullible against online misinformation serve only to increase the digital divide between seniors and other demographics. Balyasnikova weighs in on the importance of age-appropriate training to help seniors do daily tasks and avoid misinformation.

In the media: Education Professor Discusses Higher Education's Grapple with Generative AI

Ron Owston, Professor Emeritus at York University’s Faculty of Education, discusses the integration of individual AI tutors for social learning in Bryan’s Substack article, citing his insights from EDUCAUSE Review. Owston emphasizes the importance of creating collaborative learning environments by leveraging AI tutors among students, with AITutorPro highlighted as a practical example. He challenges the […]

Doctoral graduate wins two national awards

Isaac Garcia-Sitton, a recent PhD graduate from the Faculty of Education, has been honoured with two prestigious national awards for his doctoral dissertation in the field of international higher education. Garcia-Sitton received the Michel Laferrière Research Award by the Comparative & International Education Society of Canada and the George Geiss Award by the Canadian Society […]

Education alumnus enhances French language skills through international exchange to France

In navigating the transformative path of international education, Liam Bekirsky's (BEd ’18) story is a testament to the enriching power of studying and working abroad.

Reeta Roy urges Faculty of Education graduands to ‘make a difference in the lives of learners’

Reeta Roy, president and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation – an international non-governmental organization focused on empowering young Africans with education – offered several calls-to-action to Faculty of Education graduands to help shape the future of education.

President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients honoured

Three York University faculty members will be recognized during the 2024 Spring Convocation ceremonies with President’s University-Wide Teaching Awards for enhancing quality of learning and demonstrating innovation and excellence in teaching.

New Look at Learning

By Deirdre Kelly AFTER MORE THAN FIVE DECADES of inspiring critical thinking and influencing the field of education, York University’s Faculty of Education  has undertaken a transformative renovation of its original 1960s-era building on the Keele Campus. The extensive project, which began in 2018 with a comprehensive space-needs analysis, has breathed new life into the facility, positioning it […]

Faculty presentations at 2024 CSSE Conference

A number of our faculty members will be presenting at CSSE’s 52nd Annual Conference taking place at McGill University in Montréal, Québec Wednesday, June 12 (pre-conference day) to Monday, June 17 (post-conference day) as part of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.  The theme for Congress 2024 is Sustaining shared futures. Name Session, Paper […]

Empowering Youth, Transforming Futures

In an evolving landscape of careers in education, York University’s Faculty of Education is committed to pioneering programs that equip graduates for the unpredictable twists and turns of their professional journeys.

In the media: Professor Carl James to receive Honorary Doctorate from McGill University

Luminaries in their fields, this year’s Hon Docs will be honoured during Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies, running from May 28 to June 5 Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from McGill as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents. […]