The LLM Educator Training course was developed by a collaborative team of educators and researchers dedicated to advancing the integration of artificial intelligence in educational contexts.
Benjamin D. Fedoruk
Benjamin D. Fedoruk is a Subject Specialist in Mathematics at the Student Learning Centre at Ontario Tech University. His research focuses on the confluence of large language models (LLMs) and education, particularly higher education in mathematics.
He is interested in applying prompt engineering ideas to the education context. He has published several articles since the advent of ChatGPT in 2022 on the use of large language models in education.
Affiliation: Student Learning Centre, Ontario Tech University
Research Focus: LLMs in Mathematics Education, Prompt Engineering
Lindsey Clapham
Lindsey Clapham is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) completing her Master of Education at Ontario Tech University. Her area of interest stems in mental health in the digital age, specifically looking at the effects of mental health on students' well-being.
Credentials: Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)
Current Studies: Master of Education, Ontario Tech University
Research Focus: Mental Health in the Digital Age, Student Well-being
Course Development
This comprehensive training program represents a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and practical educational implementation. The course combines expertise in mathematics education, prompt engineering research, and digital wellness to provide educators with both technical skills and ethical frameworks for LLM integration.