Teaching Archives - Editors Canada Webinars

How To Pass an Editing Test

Presenter: Greg Ioannou

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Core Editing Skills , Teaching , Technical Skills

Level: Introductory

Some very talented editors fail routine editing tests. Their failure isn’t because of their lack of editing skill, but because they don’t know enough about how tests are constructed. Conversely, some people (former teachers come immediately to mind) do surprisingly well at editing tests because they know how to set tests and understand what to […]

Introduction to Cognitive Science For Editors and Writers

Presenter: Cheryl Stephens

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Self Care , Teaching

Level: Introductory

Bridge the gap between basic research and practical communication. Present strategies for applying findings from cognitive psychology, linguistics and neuroscience to real-world writing, editing and communication tasks—such as improving clarity, fostering inclusivity and enhancing reader engagement. Highlight interdisciplinary approaches and translational research that inform best practices. Presenter Cheryl Stephens is a leader in the field […]

Academic Research Grants: Understanding the Peer Reviewers’ Perspective

Presenter: Letitia Henville

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Academic editing , Grants , Teaching

Level: Introductory

Between November 2023 and July 2024, I interviewed over 150 former peer reviewers from the CIHR Project, NFRF Explorations, NSERC Discovery, and SSHRC Insight and Insight Development competitions. This webinar shares peer reviewers’ perspectives on reading, scoring, and discussing grant applications, and provides advice to grant editors based on peer reviewers’ unwritten rules. Letitia […]

Generative AI for editors: Friend, foe, or flunky?

Presenter: Catie Phares

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: AI , Teaching , Technical Skills

Level: Intermediate

It’s increasingly clear that generative AI can’t replace gifted human editors. But can it help us with our work? If so, how—and at what cost? Join academic editor Catie Phares as she endeavours to answer these questions. This webinar covers Catie’s experiences of trying out various generative AI tools in her own established editing business. […]

Confident Coaching: How to share your skills and help learners level up

Presenter: Suzanne (Sue) Bowness

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Education , Teaching

Level: Introductory

Want to become more comfortable coaching other editors or even non-editors in your workplace who are looking to improve their writing and editing? Maybe you’re even interested in developing coaching as a side hustle to your editing business. Trouble is, your specialty is editing, not teaching. This seminar will provide ideas on how to develop […]

Immersion Blending: Edits that Mix the Reader’s Mind into the Narrative

Presenter: Molly Topple

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Core Editing Skills , Developmental Editing , Fiction Editing , Freelancing , Teaching , Writing

Level: Introductory

When teaching authors how good fiction works, you can go through elements of writerly craft, and often that’s what they wanted and they’ll go away happy. Sometimes, though, they want more: how craft came to be and the secret mechanics underpinning it. Often, this ends with a recommendation to study psychology, in the hopes that […]

AI Editing Uncertainty: Navigating Ethics, Copyright and Privacy

Presenter: Perrin Lindelauf

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Business Skills , Software , Teaching , Web Editing

Level: Intermediate

AI tools have already proven themselves useful, yet to many they present a moral morass of ethical issues, privacy concerns and copyright violations. This presentation will first look at some ethical considerations regarding the use of AI tools. The perspectives provided don’t presume to provide moral guidance but will offer nuanced understanding of a complex […]

The Future of Editing: Leaning into What AI Can’t Do

Presenter: Catie Phares

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Editing Software , Software , Teaching , Web Editing

Level: Intermediate

Many editors report that they have experienced a marked decrease in work since the introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly ChatGPT. In this webinar, seasoned academic editor Catie Phares will cover seven key areas of limitation for generative AI—areas that represent promising opportunities for editors to thrive in the post-AI world. Additionally, Catie […]

AI Editing: Tools to Improve Every Workflow

Presenter: Perrin Lindelauf

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Editing Software , Software , Teaching , Technical Editing , Web Editing

Level: Introductory

The rapid spread of AI tools following the release of ChatGPT has sent shockwaves through industries, job markets, schools and the media, generating fear of job loss, doomsday predictions, confusion and, here and there, glimmers of hope and excitement. This webinar examines the current state of AI tools as they apply to editors. The first […]

Anti-Islamophobia Editing: Using Inclusive Language and Plain Language to Counter Hate Speech

Presenter: Amber Riaz

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing , Teaching

Level: Introductory

This webinar explores how radical editing can help mitigate the creation and perpetuation of harmful stereotypes. We begin by exploring one specific stereotype perpetuated by Canadian media and the resulting fear of the other. I define Islamophobia and explore how it is expressed in words and actions in Canada. I then provide the current legal […]

Editing with Chat GPT: A Practical Standpoint

Presenter: Perrin Lindelauf

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Teaching , Technical Skills

Level: Introductory

The rapid spread of AI tools following the release of ChatGPT has sent shockwaves through industries, job markets, schools, and the media, generating fear of job loss, doomsday predictions, confusion, and, here and there, glimmers of hope and excitement. This webinar introduces ChatGPT as it applies to editors, examining how we can put this tool […]

Writing and Editing Spoken Word

Presenter: Michelle Waitzman

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Topics: Academic editing , Teaching

Level: Intermediate

Tags: editing specializations

Speeches, presentations, podcasts, webinars, videos and other spoken materials need special consideration when you’re writing or editing them. The standard tone, style, punctuation and grammar rules don’t always apply. This session will help writers and editors create better spoken content by reviewing the differences between printed and spoken materials in detail. Writers and editors who work […]

Descriptive Transcripts for Accessibility and More

Presenter: Julie Kay-Wallace

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Accessibility , Teaching

Level: Introductory

Learn how, why, and where to use descriptive transcripts and make the most of your media!

Sharing Your Editing Knowledge: How to Teach and Train Students and Clients

Presenter: Suzanne Bowness

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Marketing , Teaching

Level: Intermediate

Sharing your editing skills with other adult learners can be rewarding and even a creative exercise as you plan how to organize and deliver your material. Yet it can also be intimidating, especially without a plan for how to convey your material in a way that's engaging and outcomes driven.