After a semester full of reflection, design, feedback, and a few late-night Canvas meltdowns… it only felt right to wrap up EC&I 834 in the most me way possible—a podcast! In this 7-minute episode, I share my learning journey through the course: from wondering whether HyFlex was a yoga move to designing an asynchronous Workplace 20 course that’s flexible, interactive, and student-centred. You’ll hear about my favourite tools (looking at you, Lucid Spark and Canvas), my most “aha!” moments, a few fails, and everything in between. Spoiler: I may have gone from level 50 to 1000 as an educator. 🎧 Listen here : Stick around to the end of the…

As the semester draws to a close, I find myself reflecting deeply on the journey of creating my “Flexible Learning for Student Athletes – Workplace 20” prototype. This project has been far more than just an academic exercise; it’s been a personal exploration into the intersection of education, technology, and the unique needs of a remarkable group of students: student-athletes. Course Prototype Overview: A Holistic Approach to Workplace Math Readiness The Online Workplace 20 course was conceived with the understanding that student-athletes juggle an immense array of responsibilities. They are not just students; they are athletes, often training and competing at high levels, which leaves them with limited time in…