Author Archives: Lauren Bradshaw

It’s finally here, our summaries of learning…..I spent far too much time debating about which app and format I would use.  I experimented with quite a few, but ultimately decided on Powtoon (thanks to Matthew Fehr for mentioning this to … Continue reading →

Final course prototype (but not FINAL final…..) It’s so hard to believe that we are finally here, posting the final course prototypes. What a ride it has been…. (Haha, just kidding – I’m not really dead inside, but very, very … Continue reading →

While my opinions about generative AI have evolved over time, especially in the past week, it’s fair to say that this adequately sums up my current attitude: When I mention the use of generative AI to my Engineering colleagues, the … Continue reading →

Hi everyone!  My post about incorporating feedback into my compressed gas safety course, and improving equity and accessibility, got a bit long (as usual).  You can find the entire blog post here.  Thanks again to all of you for the … Continue reading →

Developing interactive instructional materials with Lumi was an interesting – and often challenging – experience.  BUT, Lumi eventually won me over, despite a few glitches and frustrations.  I’m quite happy with the interactive videos and games created so far, and … Continue reading →

Before reviewing the Week 5 readings and videos, my first-instinct answer to “what forms of student/student-instructor interactions do you plan to implement” would have honestly been NONE!  The course itself is online, asynchronous, with on-demand enrollment all year, and very … Continue reading →

ANALYSIS Course Justification The University of Regina currently has an excellent Chemical & Laboratory Safety (CLS) non-credit course, which includes WHMIS.  (This is the “Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System”, which high school instructors may be familiar with).  The course is … Continue reading →

Question of the week:  What are my experiences and perceptions related to blended learning and or technology integration in my professional context? History When I began my career in occupational health and safety, safety training was strictly a synchronous, in-person … Continue reading →