Early in 2021 several projects at Trent received a total of $900,000 through the province's Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) to develop and improve digital content and capacity. The results?
Hybrid courses combine face-to-face instruction with online learning in order to take advantage of the strengths of both in-person and digital spaces; students attend some in-person class meetings and also engage with a significant amount of content asynchronously online.
These resources on remote teaching should give you a good understanding of some of the common issues, general guidelines, and practical tips that will help you develop and deliver courses that are meaningful, vital, and engaging.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an innovative framework that supports all learners – regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, gender, language, cognitive, physical, and emotional background.
"We foster an environment where Indigenous knowledges are respected and recognized as a valid means by which to understand the world."
While remote learning led to significant challenges around assessment, it also offered opportunities to rethink approaches to assignments and exams.
