VLS Collection: Recent submissions

  • Engineering improvisation : New approach to design thinking mindset (Version 1.0 January 2024) 
    Ebrahimi, Shelir; Yazdanpanah, Reza; Diggins, Gary; Hemmerich, Andrea; Folk, Lauren (2023-02-28)
    As a professor of teaching, I felt so hopeless and heart-broken when I read a post from one of our graduating students, sharing their story of student’s life, which mentioned engineering education and all of its reports ...
  • Building energy analysis 
    Mather, David; Huang, Ned (2023)
    This course equips students and upskills professionals with the skill set in analyzing, diagnosing, and quantifying the energy use in buildings and its impacts. Topics are presented using a multidisciplinary perspective. ...
  • MarineXR : Ocean education in augmented reality 
    Mensink, Paul; Briona, Lisa; Decoito, Isha (2023-02-28)
    The development of science education within our post-secondary institutions, including broadly building scientific literacy and inquiry for the purposes of creating well-rounded citizens, is of critical importance for both ...
  • It’s an IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) : Learning to foster authentic inclusion for accessibility through VR simulations 
    Anzovino, Theresa; Connolly, Maureen; McEwen, Jim; Oresar, Jamie; Gignac, Gillianne; Sitler, Evan (Liberal Studies, Niagara College, 2023-02-28)
    Using XR simulations, learners have the opportunity to participate in simulated experiences that look at anti-ableism in living, learning, and working environments. Through application to real-life situations based on lived ...
  • A collection of ready-to-use virtual reality-based interactive tutorials for chemistry and biochemistry courses 
    Belozerov, Kyle; Jackson, Derek; Clapperton, Abigail (2023-02-28)
    The central theme of every (bio)chemistry course is how the three-dimensional (3D) structure of macromolecules determines their biological function. The traditional approach to learning these concepts relies on static or ...
  • Embedded systems design 5-feedback control system 
    Venegas Villanueva, Jesus (Fleming College, 2023)
    In this micro-credential, the student will learn control theory and the elements that conform to a feedback control system. Using various learning techniques, the student will implement each part of a feedback controller, ...
  • Increasing accessibility in healthcare service delivery for persons with vision loss 
    Foster, Julia; Lysaght, Rosemary (2023)
    “Increasing Accessibility in Healthcare Service Delivery for Persons with Vision Loss” is a series of modules and supplementary resources created for an audience of healthcare students, workers, and clinicians. However, ...
  • Hiring & engaging diverse student talent : Employer toolkit 
    Sullivan, Kelly; Stefanidis, Mary; Andrews, Amanda; Jairam, Cynthia; Jardim, Mariana; Kim-Newman, Tammy; Lappano, Steven; Maharaj, Sischa; McLeish-Diaz, Leesa; Ramirez, Charmaine; Stabenow, Annicka (University of Toronto, 2023)
    Recruiting and retaining diverse talent is key to developing and maintaining inclusive, successful and impactful workplaces and a responsive and thriving labour market. To support Indigenous and equity-deserving students ...
  • Enhanced introductory college chemistry (Version 1.0 January 2024) 
    Anderson, Gregory; MacDonald, Jackie; Richards, Adrienne; Sullivan Sauer, Samantha; van Haarlem, J.R.; Wegman, David (2023-02-28)
    Enhanced Introductory College Chemistry is a collaboratively created textbook with Georgian College, Loyalist College and Conestoga College supported by a VLS grant from eCampus Ontario. It is designed to address most ...
  • An introduction to anti-Black racism for the nursing professional : A focus on anti-Black racism 
    Prendergast, Nadia; Lapum, Jennifer; Bailey, Annette; Boakye, Priscilla; Myrie, Zeneth; Pingal, Karen; Adegbola, Adedayo; Andrew, Alexis; Savicevic, Nada; Cosgrove, Caitlin; Garmaise-Yee, Joy; Awal, Fabliha; Ranieri, Victoria; Barakati, Seyedeh-Samin; Callahan, Sheilagh; Onwudegwu, Ava; MacEachern, Diane (2023-02-15)
    An Introduction to Anti-Racism for the Nursing Professional: A Focus on Anti-Black Racism” is an open educational resource (OER) created for undergraduate nursing students at the introductory level. Educators co-curated ...
  • Didactitiel interactif sur la mobilisation des connaissances / Interactive module on knowledge mobilisation 
    Méthot, Nathalie; Béguet, Véronique (2023-02-27)
    Ce module s’adresse à toute personne qui s’intéresse à la mobilisation des connaissances, en particulier à la recherche collaborative et à l’approche de coconstruction des connaissances. Ce module va vous initier à cette ...
  • Immersive virtual reality for self-management of stress & anxiety : Pilot test and evaluation 
    Archibald, Douglas; Puncher, Jeffrey; Venables, Maddie; Duval, Marisa; Howes, Daniel; MacKay, Natalka; Waldron, Michael; Kilby, David; Beare, Richard (Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, 2023-02-23)
    The University of Ottawa, Department of Family Medicine (DFM) has created a prototype (version 1.0) virtual reality (VR) psychoeducational experience for learning about stress management, supported by eCampusOntario Project ...
  • Academic success strategies in a virtual environment 
    Chea, Visal; Maknyik, Amanda; Perras, Tyler; Wakelin, Tanya; Driscoll, Danelle (2023-02-27)
    Have you ever wanted to incorporate the science of learning into your courses? Do you wish there were more customizable interactive tools in your LMS? Academic Success Strategies in a Virtual Environment, part of Virtual ...
  • Business law and ethics Canadian Edition 
    Ervine, Craig (Centre of Leadership Learning and Academic Excellence, Loyalist College, 2023-02-28)
    This OER Canadian Business Law textbook has been developed to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the legal framework and the laws that govern businesses in Canada. It covers the fundamentals of Canadian ...
  • Encouraging faculty development through micro-credentialing 
    O'Neill, Lisa (eCampusOntario, 2023-03-01)
    The Encouraging Faculty Development Through Micro-Credentialing project, that this open text shares findings from, proposes to positively impact the support provided to university faculty, through a reward and recognition ...
  • Multi-course case studies in health sciences (v. 2) 
    Banks, Laura; Balogh, Robert; Cole, Adam; Lemonde, Manon; Nonoyama, Mika; Partosoedarso, Elita; Qadri, Syed; Sanchez, Otto; Kay, Robin; Stokes, Sarah; West, Sarah; Chiu, Mary; Zhu, Lynn (2023)
    In 2020, our team of six (6) faculty collaborators Ontario Tech University received a Teaching Innovation Fund (TIF) grant to develop a multi-course approach to case-based learning in the health sciences. In 2022, we were ...
  • L'emauche favorisant la décolonisation, la diversité et l'inclusion dans les secteurs de la création 
    Tunstall, Elizabeth (Dori) (School of Continuing Studies, OCAD University, 2023-02)
    This virtual educational resources was developed as a course reader for the micro-credential, Hiring for Decolonization, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Creative Industries offered by the School of Continuing Studies at ...
  • Hiring for decolonization, diversity, and inclusion in the creative industries open education resource 
    Tunstall, Elizabeth (Dori) (School of Continuing Studies, OCAD University, 2023)
    This virtual educational resources was developed as a course reader for the micro-credential, Hiring for Decolonization, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Creative Industries offered by the School of Continuing Studies at ...
  • Fostering undergraduate science communication skills 
    Dunn, Emma; Garbati, Jordana; Johnston, Nancy; Samuels, Boba; van Stam, Elisabeth; Vist, Elise (Writing and Communication Centre, University of Waterloo, 2022-03-01)
    Science Communication is the communication of technical information from an expert to non-expert audience. Although there is some debate on the exact purpose and format for Science Communication, most agree that its goal ...
  • Client safety escape room - Client with bariatric challenges 
    Scarfe-Brideau, Jennifer; Elliott, Janice; Ayres, Stephanie; Sumpter, Scott (School of Nursing, Fanshawe College, 2022-02)
    This virtual simulation experience supports client safety for clients with bariatric challenges in the form of an educational game, an Escape Room.

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