DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORK:
The intersection of networked, digital practices with institutional educational systems demands new conceptual tools and approaches, especially as educational technologies grow increasingly automated.
As a Director of Edactive Technologies, Inc., I’ve led more than a decade of workshops and conceptual sessions addressing the development and implementation of digital pedagogies, new media literacies, and digital strategy in education and professional learning, in alignment with key guiding principles from the fields of open education and educational leadership.
In my teaching roles and as a consultant, I’ve worked with educators, staff, senior administrators, and government, in Canada and abroad. I’ve helped people grapple effectively with the implications of open and networked communications for institutional structures and practices, and now also facilitate critical considerations of how to deal with Generative AI.
PROJECTS / WORKSHOPS / FACILITATED PD SESSIONS:
Smith, C., Stewart, B., Xu, S., Zhou, G. (2023). Grant writing, research, publication, and career development. Autumn teatime panel, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, October 2022, Windsor, ON
Cormier, D. & Stewart, B. (2023). Generative AI: An open forum on AI in the university classroom. Office of Open Learning professional development session, University of Windsor, October 2022, Windsor, ON
Miklas, E. Szcyrek, S. & Stewart, B. (2023). Digital tools & data practices: How institutions can break down barriers for educators (& students). Office of Open Learning professional development session, University of Windsor, March 2022, Windsor, ON (online)
Le, T., Szcyrek, S., & Stewart, B. (2022). Data in higher education: A conversation on critical change. Sharing Ideas session, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, October 2022, Windsor, ON
Stewart, B. (2022). Open scholarship: Working in public. #OEGlobal Open Education Week, Office of Open Learning, University of Windsor, March 2022, Windsor, ON (online)
Gannon, K. & Stewart, B. (2021). Hyflex or byeflex? Lessons from a year of hyflex teaching. WUFA Solidarity Speaker Series, University of Windsor, August 2021, Windsor, ON (online)
Stewart, B. (2020). Online Pedagogy series and Community of Practice sessions. Special Appointment, Workplace Learning Consultant for Digital Strategy & Online Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, June – November 2020, Windsor, ON (online)
Stewart, B. (2019). Datafication in education: How do we deal with our digital systems? Edul@b Reseach Group, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, December 2019, Barcelona, Spain
Cormier, D., Johnston, S., Paty, O., Pisciuneri, A., Stewart, B., & Tieu, A. (2019). The open page: Teacher-to-teacher open educational resources. PA Day professional development sessions, Vincent Massey Secondary School & Sandwich Secondary School, September 2019, Windsor, ON
Stewart, B. (2019). Digital Scholarship track. Digital Pedagogy Lab, July 2019, Fredericksburg, VA
Stewart, B. (2018). Experiential approaches to digital teaching and learning: Building participatory practices. TeachXperts, Northwestern University, November 2018, Evanston, IL
Stewart, B. (2018). Open digital presence: Professionalism & practices. Open Education Summit, May 2018, Windsor, ON
Stewart, B. (2018). Change leadership: Professionalism & presence. Manitoba Association for Distributed Learning and Training (MADLaT) 2018, May 2018, Winnipeg, MB
Corman, T. & Stewart, B. (2018). Digital badges at UPEI: A complement to classroom learning. UPEI Teaching Community Conference, May 2018, Charlottetown, PE
Stewart, B. (2018). Integrating effective adult learning practices: Hands-on literacies. Professional Development workshop series, Department of Education, Early Learning, and Culture, March-April 2018, Charlottetown, PE
Stewart, B. (2017). Teaching with social media: How do we assess public work? Professional Development workshop, Holland College, October 2017, Charlottetown, PE
Stewart, B. (2017). Social media & rapid innovation: How not to get fired. Atlantic Planners Institute 2017: Nimble Innovation, Rapid Responses. September 2017, Charlottetown, PE
Stewart, B. (2017). Digital Literacies track, Digital Pedagogies Lab Summer Institute, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, July 2017, Vancouver, BC
Stewart, B. (2017). Literacy in a time of changing knowledge: A digital strategy for educators. LinEdu Digital Literacies Track, BETT Show, January 2017, London, UK
Stewart, B. (2017). Media literacies, digital leadership: Networks in the classroom. Media Skane Professional Development Day, January 2017, London, UK
Stewart, B. (2017). Digital leadership (& citizenship): Literacies for educators. Professional development day, Department of Education, Early Learning, and Culture, January 2017, Summerside, PE
Stewart, B. (2016). Digital teaching & learning practices. Professional Development mini-course, Holland College, October-December 2016, Charlottetown, PE
Stewart, B. (2016). Digital literacies: Finding, sharing, connecting. Professional development sessions, August 2016, Alingsas, Tanum, & Bortkyrka, Sweden
Abrahamsson, M. & Stewart, B. (2016). Digital pedagogy: Design, engagement, assessment. Folksuniversitet design development day, August 2016, Gothenberg, Sweden
Morris, S.M. & Stewart, B. (2016). Digital Literacies track, Digital Pedagogies Lab Summer Institute, UPEI, July 2016, Charlottetown, PE
MacKenzie, M. & Stewart, B. (2016). Universal design for learning; A tool parade of possibilities for digital engagement. Professional development session, Faculty of Education Annual Retreat, UPEI, June 2016, Charlottetown, PE
Cormier, D. & Stewart, B. (2016). Beyond the LMS: Digital literacies & digital capacity. Professional development sessions, Holland College, June 2016, Charlottetown, PE
Cormier, D. & Stewart, B. (2016). Digital strategy: Campus vision & action plan. St. Norbert College, June 2016, DePere, WI
Stewart, B. & Stommel, J. (2016). Networks track, Digital Pedagogies Lab Institute, American University in Cairo, March 2016, Cairo, Egypt
Stewart, B. (2016). Network strategy: Leadership & decision-making. Digital strategy workshop for school districts, January 2016, London, UK
Stewart, B. (2016). Vision & innovation: Digital identities / digital publics. LinEdu Innovation Track, BETT Show, January 2016, London, UK
Stewart, B. (2015). Building networks for professional learning: Strategic and practical tools. Digital Strategy: Supporting Northern Professionals Working Group, NWT Department of Education, November 2015, Yellowknife, NT
Stewart, B. (2015). Networked teaching and learning: Digital literacies and conceptual tools. Professional Development sessions for college instructors, Aurora College, November 2015, Fort Smith, NT
Stewart, B. (2015). The new ethos: Teaching media and information literacies. Digital Inspiration Day session for teachers, October 2015, Boras, Sweden
Stewart, B. (2015). LinEdu Digital Strategy Day, September 2015, Malmö, Sweden
Stewart, B. (2015). Networked teaching: Identities and presence. Pedagog Malmö Live, September 2015, Malmö, Sweden
Stewart, B. (2015). Digital leadership: How not to &$%$# everything up (mostly). New Student Leader Orientation, UPEI, September 2015, Charlottetown, PE
Stewart, B. (2015). Networks track, Digital Pedagogies Lab Summer Institute, University of Wisconsin at Madison, August 2015, Madison, WI
Stewart, B. (2015). Being there: Building presence in an online class. Online Teaching Mini-Bootcamp, UPEI, May 2015, Charlottetown, PE
Stewart, B. (2015). Media literacies: In the belly of the beast. LinEdu Media Literacy, BETT Fair, January 2015, London, UK
Stewart, B. (2014). Network education: Some thinking tools. LinEdu 1:1 Professional Development workshops, August 2014, Angelholm/Gothenburg/Arvika Sweden.
Video:
Stewart, B. (2014). The new ethos: Media & information literacies and identities. LinEdu Media Literacy, BETT Show, January 2014, London, UK
Stewart, B. (2013). Learning in the open: Networked learner identities. Online Teaching Mini-Bootcamp, UPEI, February 2013, Charlottetown, PE
Cormier, D. & Stewart, B. (2012). Social media: How not to get fired. Professional development day, Prince Edward Island Department of Education, January 2012, Summerside, PE
Cormier, D. & Stewart, B. (2011). Emerging trends in digital identity and community. APACUE Spring Forum, May 2011, Charlottetown, PE
Cormier, D. & Stewart, B. (2011). In the open: Digital identities, connections, and communities. Holland College International Summit, May 2011, Charlottetown, PE
Cormier, D. & Stewart, B. (2011). Open and connected: Learning in the 21st century, Professional development day, Prince Edward Island Department of Education, January 2011, Summerside, PE