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
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
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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Digital Media Projects
MERIT consultants provide support with media-based course assignments. Digital media tools include:
- Podcasts
- Video projects
- Digital storytelling
- Poster design
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
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