Instruction

The School of Education is proud to support the entire life cycle of teaching and learning initiatives.

MERIT (Media, Education Resources, & Information Technology) consultants partner with instructors to design and facilitate inclusive, rigorous, and research-based teaching and learning experiences.

Instructional Support

Computer lab

Instructional Technologies

MERIT consultants support School of Education instructors with instructional technologies and digital learning environments.

Find support with:

  • Canvas
  • Kaltura Mediaspace
  • Google Apps
  • Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
  • Tools for collaborative learning

Course Design and Facilitation

MERIT consultants help instructors to align course activities and assessments with teaching and learning goals.

Learn new strategies for:

  • Collaborative learning
  • Interactive lecturing
  • Student engagement
  • Problem – and project-based course activities
  • Authentic assessment
  • Inclusive teaching practices

Podcast studio

Online and Blended Education

MERIT consultants are partners in the design, development, teaching, and evaluation of online and blended courses.

Find support with:

  • Course design and development
  • Online teaching strategies
  • Grants for course development
  • Tailored referrals to faculty development resources

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Library pamphlet and laptop

Digital Media Projects

MERIT consultants provide support with media-based course assignments. Digital media tools include:

  • Podcasts
  • Video projects
  • Digital storytelling
  • Poster design

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Library Research

MERIT consultants provide hands-on instruction for students. Topics include:

  • Finding books, articles, and other library resources
  • Using citation managers
  • Writing literature reviews
  • Concept mapping

Classroom

Custom Classroom Visits

MERIT consultants can tailor instruction sessions for your class, meeting, or group. Topics include:

  • Privacy & digital citizenship
  • First Nations resources
  • Open Educational Resources