Innovation, creativity foster learning excellence during COVID-19
This semester, the Faculty of Science launched the new Ryerson Augmented Learning Experience (RALE), which uses AR to bring more engaging labs to students’ homes. In this screenshot of the platform, a hologram microscope sits on the coffee table of a user’s home, which students can interact with to complete experiments.
When the pandemic took hold in March of this year, like all other universities in Canada, Ryerson transitioned to a remote model. During the past several months, faculty and staff have worked hard to ensure that access and excellence in teaching and learning have prevailed.
From creative testing, such as Cineplex-style quizzes, to offering immersive laboratory experiences, see below for several ways Ryerson has continued to engage, educate and inspire during these challenging times.
How live actor simulations are going virtual in the pandemic
A team that augments classroom learning by engaging students in workplace scenarios, the Live Actor Simulation at Ryerson (LAS@R), quickly adapted to the university’s new reality of remote teaching thanks to a strong background in hosting virtual simulations.
Ryerson leverages Chang School's expertise
For two intense months, The Chang School of Continuing Education offered virtual workshops, courses and tech support to help Ryerson move to online course delivery.
FCAD students showcase resilience, creativity as year-end events go virtual
When events across the university were cancelled due to the pandemic, students quickly began reimagining what Maximum Exposure could be as a virtual exhibition. The way students came together, "really helps highlight that they have the skills and talent to quickly adapt and innovate’ said Robert Ott, chair of the School of Image Arts.
Keeping it simple when teaching classes remotely
Faculty and instructors received support and resources as the university moved to alternative modes of course and exam delivery
How a class of 800 was redesigned for virtual learning
For many departments, moving to distanced learning required some significant rethinking - and fast. Here’s how one chemistry professor adapted his 800-student class to the virtual world, and how a small in-person intensive course was recreated online.
How three Ryerson profs are changing the game of online learning
From Cineplex-style quizzes to hanging out in virtual lounges, here are some creative ways students are learning in the digital space
Faculty of Science delivers AR holograms in virtual labs
Remote platform will create an immersive learning experience in first-year chemistry and biology labs this fall
Ryerson Library finds novel ways to support students during COVID-19
Accessing academic resources and services during the pandemic made possible by the Library team
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