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Finding our way back home: a vision of post-pandemic classrooms
One thing we are hopeful about is that as a result of the pandemic, our pedagogy will have to become more flexible and dynamic.
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It’s time to tackle climate change in all university disciplines
The entire university community should systematically incorporate issues of climate change and the collapse of biodiversity into introductory courses.
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Governments turn to University of Manitoba Indigenous health institute to administer COVID-19 vaccines to Indigenous and remote communities
“It’s reconciliation in action,” says executive director of Ongomiizwin.
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How lessons learned in delivering courses last year may affect the mode of course delivery this fall
As universities prepare a return to on-campus activities, many are hoping to keep advantages of remote teaching.
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Making art during a pandemic
Students at OCAD University found creative ways to complete final projects from home.
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Puzzling over the pandemic
OISE PhD candidate Stacy Costa explains the popularity of puzzles during the COVID-19 pandemic – and challenges you to solve a puzzle of her own design.
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Where were you when the pandemic hit?
Seven academics reflect on the moment they realized the world had changed.
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COVID-19 updates for June 2020
June 29, 2020 Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund deadline extended On May 15, the federal government created the Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF) as part of a suite of temporary financial aid programs to help employers and workers...
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Teaching and learning centres are the academic heroes of COVID-19
These centres have proven they are not mere “support” units but are crucial to the university’s mission.
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Virtual victory: inside the new normal of online doctoral dissertation defences
Most graduates seem satisfied with the experience but miss the celebratory aspect afterwards.
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Could the Montreal Neuro herald a paradigm shift in scientific research?
The Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital is pioneering an open-science model that could change the way medical research is conducted across the globe.
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Quarterly summary: the COVID-19 lockdown and the importance of scientists
Both David and Jonathan hope that many new and good things can come from this period of lockdown.
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A universal pass/fail grade is the best option for ‘pedagogically compromised’ courses
Use of letter grading in rapidly redesigned online courses further reinforces the many inequities already magnified during the current crisis.
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The analysis paralysis of online teaching
With a little lead time and institutional support, professors can make great online courses.
