Riipen: Facilitating Experiential Learning (CTE791)
Part of Educational Technologies Week
Date: Wednesday,March 14, 12:30-1:30 pm
Location: EV1 241
Facilitators: Jane Chomyc (CEL) and Muhammad Umair Shah (Management Sciences)
Workshop description
Are you considering incorporating experiential learning into your face-to-face or online course? One solution for doing so is to use the services of Riipen. Riipen is a company that facilitates connections among students, educators, and employers, through meaningful project-based experiences. In Fall of 2017, Umair Shah (Management Sciences) and Jane Chomyc (CEL) worked as a team to pilot Riipen at the University of Waterloo. At this workshop, they will share their experiences implementing it in MSCI 211 Online. Specifically, they will discuss: the platform from various viewpoints, why and how it was used, challenges and benefits experienced, student feedback, and general administration. Note that you may wish to bring a laptop to follow along. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Learning outcomes:
After the session, participants will be able to:
- determine the suitability of Riipen for use in your course
Registration
- Open to faculty and staff.
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Accessibility
The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.