D2L Innovation Guild
Announcing 2020 Research Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following Lead Principal Investigators (PIs), their Co-PIs and research partners that have been awarded funding to complete projects in 2021.
We can’t wait to see the results of these projects!
Funding Award Category – Up to $15,000 CAD
Exploring Extended Reality (XR) Pedagogical Initiatives at Three Guild Member Universities: An Environmental Scan
Lead PI – Dr. Mark Morton, University of Waterloo
Co-PI – Gillian Dabrowski, University of Waterloo
Project Type:
Emerging Research
Guild Theme(s):
- Learning in 2030
- Leveraging Learning Spaces
- Unlocking Learner Potential
Research Partner(s):
- Dr. Brenda Stoesz, University of Manitoba
- Dr. Lena Kushnir, University of Guelph
Closing the Skills Gap: The Value of Micro-Credentials to Canadian Employers
Co-PI – Jennifer Grochocinski, University of Guelph
Project Type:
Emerging Research
Guild Theme(s):
- Learning in 2030
Research Partner(s):
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- D2L (User Experience Design and Product Management)
Funding Award Category – Up to $25,000 CAD
Leadership skills to support experiential learning for Canadian Engineering Grand Challenges
Co-PI – Dr. John Donald, University of Guelph
Co-PI – Dr. Nadine Ibrahim, University of Waterloo
Project Type:
Applied Research
Guild Theme(s):
- Learning in 2030
- Leveraging Learning Spaces
Research Partner(s):
- Dr. Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba
Understanding Trauma Informed Pedagogy in Online Education during Turbulent Times
Lead PI – Dr. Colleen McMillan, University of Waterloo
Co-PI – Dr. Alice Schmidt Hanbidge, University of Waterloo
Co-PI – Dr. Heather Boynton, University of Calgary
Co-PI – Dr. Beth Archer-Kuhn, University of Calgary
Co-PI – Dr. Judy Hughes, University of Manitoba
Project Type:
Emerging Research
Guild Theme(s):
- Improving Mental Health and Well-being
Research Partner(s):
- D2L (D2L Labs)
Developing an assessment design tool using a problem analysis framework
Lead PI – Dr. Karen Gordon, University of Guelph
Co-PI – Dr. Julie Vale, University of Guelph
Co-PI – Dr. Ryan Clemmer, University of Guelph
Project Type:
Applied Research
Guild Theme(s):
- Learning in 2030
Research Partner(s):
- D2L (D2L Labs)
About the Innovation Guild
Established in early 2018, four top research universities in Canada along with D2L agreed to create a new joint applied research body called the D2L Innovation Guild.
The Innovation Guild is an applied research partnership that is exploring innovations in teaching and learning.
The founding members of the Innovation Guild have been building a foundation for collaboration that extends beyond the boundaries of individual organizations and leverages the relative strengths of its members to seek solutions to the challenges that loom on the horizon.
The founding members of D2L Innovation Guild are University of Calgary, University of Guelph, University of Manitoba, University of Waterloo and D2L Corporation.
If your post-secondary institution is interested in teaching and learning research and you are interested in learning more about the benefits of D2L Innovation Guild membership, please contact DIG@D2L.com for more information.
About D2L
D2L is transforming the way the world learns – helping learners of all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with clients all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of people learning online and in person. Our more than 900 global employees are dedicated to making the best learning products to leave the world better than where we they found it. Learn more about D2L for K-12, higher education and businesses at www.D2L.com