Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham
Faculty of Science, Thompson Rivers University

Ann’s inspiring approach combines experiential learning in a STEM discipline with art that enables upper-year students to enrich their own learning in science while educating the community. With the intent of developing each student’s unique potential and encouraging diversity in teaching-learning with real-world relevance, Ann engages her students in their understanding of her upper level Fermentation course in developing a menu of microbially fermented foods to launch an unconventional student-oriented and community-engaged assignment for a fundraising dinner called “TRU Ferments (Come Dine With Microbes)”. She has also collaboratively designed a case study exercise based on actual court-cases entitled “Murder by[...]

Ann’s inspiring approach combines experiential learning in a STEM discipline with art that enables upper-year students to enrich their own learning in science while educating the community. With the intent of developing each student’s unique potential and encouraging diversity in teaching-learning with real-world relevance, Ann engages her students in their understanding of her upper level Fermentation course in developing a menu of microbially fermented foods to launch an unconventional student-oriented and community-engaged assignment for a fundraising dinner called “TRU Ferments (Come Dine With Microbes)”. She has also collaboratively designed a case study exercise based on actual court-cases entitled “Murder by HIV” in her Molecular Evolution course. Her work brings students into the heart of community, engaging all in dialogue and holistic learning about science and art ininspiring ways.

Denyse Lafrance Horning
Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, Nipissing University

Denyse’s unique experiential learning assignment in a Sport Marketing course engagesstudents in a real-world impact of fundraising to serve community needs. Over a 12-week term, students work through strategic organizing committees to plan, promote,and execute a charity-linked varsity sporting event. Students develop valuable skills through collaborating with multiple partners to maximize event attendance and reach fundraising targets. Over five years of iterative refinement, this project has evolved toeffectively deliver unique learning and development outcomes,and it has raised almost $40,000 for important community causes. A key aspect of this field-based learning is the interaction among multiple stakeholders and the focus on[...]

Denyse’s unique experiential learning assignment in a Sport Marketing course engagesstudents in a real-world impact of fundraising to serve community needs. Over a 12-week term, students work through strategic organizing committees to plan, promote,and execute a charity-linked varsity sporting event. Students develop valuable skills through collaborating with multiple partners to maximize event attendance and reach fundraising targets. Over five years of iterative refinement, this project has evolved toeffectively deliver unique learning and development outcomes,and it has raised almost $40,000 for important community causes. A key aspect of this field-based learning is the interaction among multiple stakeholders and the focus on reciprocal exchange and tangible gains for all involved parties.

Judy Larsen
Department of Upgrading and University Preparation, University of Fraser Valley

Judy’s unique pedagogical approach weaves together teaching practices that enhance post-secondary students’ experiences with learning mathematics. By fostering a connected community, engendering creative engagement, and providing ongoing feedback, her approach challenges the status quo of post-secondary mathematics courses. With a focus on using active and collaborative learning activities that keep students engaged and interested, First Peoples’ Principles of Learning that nurture a holistic and community-oriented learning space with conversation and collaboration, and assessment structures that support student learning and value their persistence, creativity, and growth over time, she fosters reflective, creative, and connected learners who become more confident and resilient[...]

Judy’s unique pedagogical approach weaves together teaching practices that enhance post-secondary students’ experiences with learning mathematics. By fostering a connected community, engendering creative engagement, and providing ongoing feedback, her approach challenges the status quo of post-secondary mathematics courses. With a focus on using active and collaborative learning activities that keep students engaged and interested, First Peoples’ Principles of Learning that nurture a holistic and community-oriented learning space with conversation and collaboration, and assessment structures that support student learning and value their persistence, creativity, and growth over time, she fosters reflective, creative, and connected learners who become more confident and resilient at learning mathematics.

Melody Neumann
Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto

Melody’s extraordinary pedagogical innovation, Team Up!, is a secure, browser-based group assessment tool that can be used to encourage group work, peer teaching, student engagement, and active learningin online, hybrid or traditional classes in any discipline. Team Up! enables highly interactive teaching and learning even in extremely large classes by providing instant feedback and requiring that students work collaboratively to reach a consensus before choosing their answer. Multiple choice questions using text, LaTeX, symbols, and embedded pictures/graphs/images or YouTube videos are accessed using any mobile device. Since the tool employs the Learning Tool Integration (LTI) standard, it is integrated into[...]

Melody’s extraordinary pedagogical innovation, Team Up!, is a secure, browser-based group assessment tool that can be used to encourage group work, peer teaching, student engagement, and active learningin online, hybrid or traditional classes in any discipline. Team Up! enables highly interactive teaching and learning even in extremely large classes by providing instant feedback and requiring that students work collaboratively to reach a consensus before choosing their answer. Multiple choice questions using text, LaTeX, symbols, and embedded pictures/graphs/images or YouTube videos are accessed using any mobile device. Since the tool employs the Learning Tool Integration (LTI) standard, it is integrated into the learning management system, thus ensuring that student marks are securely recorded.

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