Flanagan Foundation Initiative
A 3-year initiative dedicated to catalyzing high-quality blended and online learning opportunities at the University of Calgary.
Transforming blended and online learning
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic transformed how UCalgary delivered education. With six weeks left in the winter semester, the campus community transitioned 6,000 face-to-face courses into an online environment to ensure the safety of staff and students.
It is clearer than ever that UCalgary needs an integrated strategy for distance learning, one that is aligned with our vision, our principles and our foundational commitments. A $1 million gift from the Flanagan Foundation provided us with a unique opportunity to catalyze and set a bold new vision for blended and online learning on campus.
Flanagan Foundation Initiative Final Report 2024
This initiative expanded beyond its initial goals to influence high-quality educational opportunities for students in all disciplines. The generous gift has enabled the development, delivery, and evaluation of dedicated programming, resources, and campus engagement related to blended and online learning, greatly enhancing the university's ability to support educators and students.
3QTL
3QTL, Three Questions About Teaching and Learning, is a podcast series of short interviews designed to inspire creativity and innovation in post-secondary education. Through conversations with experts from across disciplines, each season of 3QTL tackles a different, timely topic related to teaching and learning in post-secondary.
Hosted by blended and online learning Educational Leader in Residence, Dr. Derritt Mason, PhD.
Innovator/Educator
Innovator/Educator is a series of videos featuring educators who embraced innovation and creativity in blended and online learning as a result of the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fundamental shift in the way educators teach continues to inform and modify post-secondary classrooms moving forward.
Created by blended and online learning Educational Leader in Residence Dr. Corey Flynn, PhD.
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Support and resources
Academic Staff Certificate - Blended and Online Learning course
Explore the foundations of blended and online learning pedagogy, engage with blended and online course design models and learning technologies, and expand your teaching practices.
Blended and Online Workshop Series
The Blended and Online Workshop Series (BOWS) are sets of interactive workshops that focus on pedagogy and practice of blended and online learning. Each workshop creates informal opportunities for focused blended and online teaching development and connections with academic staff from various disciplines.
Guiding Principles of Effective Blended and Online Course Design
The following principles are intended to spark conversation about blended and online learning and introduce practical strategies for consideration.
Research Snapshots
Explore our research through easy-to-access research snapshots in the resource library.
Learning modules
Explore open-access learning modules on designing online courses, developing online assessments, managing team projects, adaptable course design, and blended learning.
eLearn
Explore in-depth, how-to resources on D2L, YuJa, TopHat and Zoom developed by the Learning Technologies group at the Taylor Institute.
Awards and funding opportunities
Investigate the impacts of COVID-19 on teaching and learning in higher education
The University of Calgary Teaching and Learning Grants accept proposals from UCalgary scholars interested in enhancing student learning experiences through the integration of teaching, learning and research. Take a scholarly approach to investigate an emerging topic or trend in online, blended or remote teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic.