Discover best practices in combining classroom and online learning, as well as some of their educational benefits and challenges.
Lambton College
Anna Lucy Robinson, a Professor in the School of Liberal Studies at Lambton College in Sarnia, was dedicated to her overheads and reticent around computers for most of her teaching career. But as the overhead projectors deteriorated and the transparencies became hazier, she realized her choice of... Learn more about Converting to Hybrid Teaching – Realizing the benefits of blended courses for teaching and learning at Lambton CollegeLambton College
Lambton College in Sarnia introduced a hybrid learning strategic plan three years ago and now offers about 100 courses using this format. The motivation for the change to hybrid learning was multifaceted: offering more access and choices for students who are increasingly technologically adept;... Learn more about Adapting Hybrid Models for Better Learning – Professors develop and test new models for teaching and learning at Lambton CollegeNipissing University
Nipissing University in North Bay has responded to the need for more nurses in Ontario by creating two innovative learning programs. In one program, Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) can study for their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) online and in clinical settings on a part-time basis. The... Learn more about Providing Access and FlexibilityNipissing University
As one of 15 Faculties of Education in Ontario, the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University in North Bay chose to differentiate their program by integrating educational technology (ET) throughout their teacher preparation programs through their iTeach Laptop Learning Program.... Learn more about The iTeach Laptop Learning ProgramQueen's University
In the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University in Kingston, there are 2,600 first-year students. Popular courses like Psychology might have 1,600 student places and still not meet the demand. Classes have 450-700 students each. Professors, particularly in Psychology and Human Geography,... Learn more about Engaging First-Year StudentsMcMaster University
The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour at McMaster University in Hamilton faced a challenge that is shared by many post-secondary institutions – how to provide high-quality learning for the thousands of student enrolled in first-year psychology.
