Jennifer Dumoulin’s new online course will help students build the skills and competencies needed to succeed at university. A part-time professor in the Department of Communication, Professor Dumoulin witnessed the effects of the pandemic on first-year students. In response, she is creating a course to bridge the gap for incoming high school students, and prepare them to maximize their success during their undergraduate studies. Her course provides flexibility, allowing students to take the modules that best suit their needs. In a world ever-dominated by technology, it teaches students to use it as efficiently as possible while avoiding the traps. Students will gain writing and critical thinking skills and the confidence necessary to make their University experience exactly what they want it to be.
Faculty of Arts Learning Futures Fund Projects and Recipients
Preparing for University: Skills for Surviving and Thriving in University and Beyond - Jennifer Dumoulin
Real-Time Communication Skills for Remote Environments - David Pratt
More and more of our communication happens online. How can students communicate clearly, engage with audiences remotely, and handle challenges unique to virtual settings? This course, by David Pratt, Part-Time Professor at the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), will equip students with essential communication skills for remote work and virtual learning environments. It covers techniques for video presentations, online discussions, and managing virtual interactions effectively. Students will be equipped with practical skills for their studies now and their professional lives to come.
“Students have told me what they need and want in the face of technological change. I’m thrilled to be able to apply that information as I undertake my course.”