Peruse stories on the development of systems, software, and apps for more engaging and effective online learning.
University of Windsor
The University of Windsor has been expanding its online and blended learning offerings over the past few years, now offering close to 100 online courses with about 10,000 registrations and 50-100 blended courses. The number of online registrations in the Faculty of Science alone has grown by almost... Learn more about Testing New Tools to Support Enhanced Online and Blended Learning at the University of WindsorUniversity of Toronto
Dr. James Colliander, a Professor at the University of Toronto has been teaching first-year Calculus for 20 years, working with teaching assistants (TAs) for marking. He has also been involved with the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) which organizes the annual Canadian Open Mathematics... Learn more about Developing Crowdmark, an Online Collaborative Marking Platform at the University of TorontoOntario College of Art and Design University
In 2011, the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) assessed the capacities of various learning management systems (LMS) to support the particular needs of their students and their goal of expanding online learning opportunities. The process of, and reasons for, choosing Canvas, an... Learn more about Maximizing Student Learning at the Ontario College of Art and Design UniversityLoyalist College
In September 2012, Loyalist College launched its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), hosting all of its simulations for learning in an environment custom built using Unity 3D authoring system. The first steps in this process were outlined in a previous Pocket of Innovation entitled Simulations for... Learn more about Virtual Learning EnvironmentNipissing University
The discussion of virtual reality software at Nipissing University in North Bay began with a consideration of its possibilities for research. Discussions between Tom Church, Instructional Designer in the Centre for Flexible Teaching and Learning, and senior management quickly established the... Learn more about Making Virtual a RealityAlgonquin College
The initial steps Algonquin College in Ottawa took to become a Digital College are outlined in Digital College – Organizational change for enhanced student learning and engagement in Contact North | Contact Nord’s Pockets of Innovation Series. Among the initiatives is the Mobile Learning... Learn more about e-Textbooks at Algonquin College