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Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning

Ten Western initiatives have been awarded a total of $1 million in funding as part of the eCampusOntario Virtual Learning Strategy.

The grants are part of a $50-million investment by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities to advance virtual learning across the province’s postsecondary institutions.

Funded Western University projects include:

• Developing a blended Indigenous languages revitalization program Lead: Christy R. Bressette (Indigenous Initiatives)
• Uncovering the hidden curriculum: Creating a suite of skills-based resources to support learners and promote equitable education Lead: Nicole Campbell (Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry)
• Creating and implementing high-quality, sustainable online programs Lead: Stephanie Horsley, Centre for Teaching and Learning
• Introductory communications course for new students in graduate programs Lead: Karan Siddiqui, Engineering
• Preceptor education program: Preparing students and preceptors for on-site practice experience Lead: Lisa McCorquodale, Health Sciences
• Signs, symptoms and investigations: A repository of medical education assets Lead: Danielle Dilkes, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
• Gamified simulation training for faculty development Lead: Michael Brock, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
• Framework and modules for courses in scientific computing Lead: Mikko Karttunen, Science
• Connecting for climate change action Lead: Katrina Moser, Social Science
• Creating a new online course on multiscale analysis and modeling in structural geology Lead: Jiang Dazhi, Science

Learn more about funded Western projects here.