Students at St Clair College and the University of Windsor will have more learning options, thanks to some provincial funding.
Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls says 20 virtual learning projects at the two schools will provide students with greater access to high-quality postsecondary education and retraining opportunities.
“These projects will help ensure our postsecondary institutions have the tools they need to create great curriculum online,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “By increasing virtual course offerings, we’re helping the next generation of workers, innovators, researchers, and leaders develop the skills and training they need to succeed in their careers, when and where they need it most.”
The funding, first announced back in December, includes hiring additional staff at St Clair College for instructional design, media design and development, and online education support.
U of W will be using its share of the money to create a new online education resource in emerging technologies and professional adaptability.
“The Virtual Learning Strategy funding allows us to continue building on the incredible work our faculty have been doing to provide high quality, accessible, and flexible learning experiences,” said Nick Baker, a professor, and Director of Open Learning at the University of Windsor. “This funding supports the development of innovative online programming that helps us prepare our students for a post-pandemic world where digital fluency and resilience will be more critical than ever.”
