A free, in-depth
interactive online
institute led by
Dr. Ron Owston
Focusing on two groundbreaking FREE AI-powered apps
ENROL NOW!
TAKEAWAYS
Hands-On AI Experience – Work directly with Contact North | Contact Nord’s free apps – AI Tutor Pro and AI Teaching Assistant Pro – developed by its AI Innovation & Development Lab and guided by their creator in this interactive session.
Practical AI Teaching Tools – Learn how these widely adopted apps, with over 2.75 million learning interactions worldwide, enhance student engagement, simplify content creation, and uphold academic integrity.
Use AI Tutor Pro and AI Teaching Assistant Pro for Tutoring & Course Support
Provide tutoring on any topic, support students in multiple languages, and create a course syllabus and assessments and more.
Ensure Privacy & Intellectual Property Protection
Understand how AI Tutor Pro and AI Teaching Assistant Pro secure student data and your course materials.
Enhance Student Engagement
Create confidential, course-specific tutoring links that offer personalized learning experiences.
Generate AI-powered Learning Videos
Create AI-generated video content to introduce key topics and reinforce student learning.
Leverage Trusted Content
Use high-quality academic resources, including custom materials and OpenStax textbooks, for effective instruction.
Seamlessly Integrate with Your LMS
Provide students with AI-powered learning support directly within your LMS.
LEARN ABOUT NEW
AND SOON TO BE
RELEASED
FEATURES
- Interactive Voice Tutor – Ideal for mobile learning and students who prefer spoken interaction.
- AI Learning Agent – Provides personalized feedback students can act on.
- AI Study Guides – Automatically generate custom course study guides.
- Verified Answers – Reduces inaccuracies, reinforcing academic trust in AI-assisted learning.
INVITE YOUR
COLLEAGUES!
Participants are encouraged to invite their colleagues to register, as there will be opportunities for institutional team collaboration.
WHO
SHOULD
ATTEND
This Institute is ideal for:
- Faculty – Integrate AI into teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Instructional Designers – Build AI-enhanced learning materials and assessments.
- Teaching & Learning Centre Staff – Support faculty in AI adoption and implementation.
- Online & Hybrid Educators – Improve student participation using AI-powered tools.
- Academic Administrators – Understand AI’s role in enhancing student learning and ensuring academic integrity at all levels.
- Past Institute Participants and Experienced Users – Learn about new features and ask questions you’ve always wanted answered.
NO PRIOR AI
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
This session is designed for participants at all levels.
MEET
YOUR EXPERT
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Ron Owston is Research Associate, AI in Higher Education, Contact North | Contact Nord and a leading researcher in teaching and learning with technology.
He has led the development of Contact North | Contact Nord’s AI-powered personal digital assistants, including AI Tutor Pro and AI Teaching Assistant Pro, and brings decades of expertise in online learning, blended education, and instructional technology as a:
- University Professor Emeritus at York University, Ontario, Canada
- Former Dean of the Faculty of Education at York University
- Founding Director of the Institute for Research in Learning Technologies at York University
EXCLUSIVE
PARTICIPANT
BONUS
- Earn a Contact North | Contact Nord participation badge.
- Eight free learning short credits: Start creating AI-powered videos
- Priority support: Get prompt assistance to ensure smooth implementation of these tools in your courses.
SCHEDULE
10:00 A.M.
Introduction to AI Tutor Pro, Q&A, hands-on activities, new features
11:00 A.M.
Introduction to AI Teaching Assistant Pro, Q&A, hands-on activities, new features
NOON
Break and hands-on activity
1:00 P.M.
Panel of experienced student and faculty users share their insights
2:00 P.M.
Suggestions for using AI Teaching Assistant Pro in online and F2F classes, wrap up