OVERVIEW
On this page, we explore strategies for design of authentic and motivating learning experiences through the Research Opportunity Program (ROP) and other research-intensive course contexts in a remote setting. The webinar shared below shares insights for ensuring effective research-intensive remote/online courses in STEM and humanities disciplines. The resources and webinar also highlight the importance of student support, fostering social presence, and building the scaffolding for successful outcomes.
SESSION FACILITATOR
- Dr. Laurie Harrison, Director, Online Learning Strategies
SESSION SPEAKERS
- Professor Dawn Kilkenny, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Institute for Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
- Professor Shafique Virani, Associate Professor, Department of Historical Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga
Recording of Webinar
Below is a video recording of the webinar session.
RESEARCH-INTENSIVE COURSES
Download Slides
You can download a .pdf version of the slides here.
Other Resources
Download and/or access other resources discussed in this session below:
RETHINKING HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULA
U of T white paper on increasing impact through experiential, work-integrated, and community-engaged learning.
FAS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Faculty of Arts and Science research opportunities including Research Opportunity Program (ROP)
UTM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
Homepage for University of Toronto Mississauga’s Research Opportunity Program
ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Twitter feed for University of Toronto Engineering Research Conference (UTERC) virtual postering session