The Edith Lando VLC Digital Pedagogy Lab Grant provides funding for initiatives that align with the mission and intended audience of the Edith Lando VLC. Projects should address the Edith Lando VLC’s thematic priorities while aligning with UBC’s broader strategic objectives, and /or the Faculty of Education’s strategic plan.
The Outsideplay speaker series is a companion tool for educators interested in dialogue around known benefits and the importance of outdoor play and learning (OPAL) in Canadian elementary schools. OPAL promotes resilience, self-confidence, social connectedness, physical activity, risk management and overall wellbeing in children. Extensive research has been conducted in preparation for this project. Specifically, […]
Lungs of the Earth is an immersive sound installation that strings together voices from the Brazilian diaspora responding to the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest through spoken poetry, field recordings, original music, and tactile, visual, and haptic displays. These collective works encourage audiences to develop a personal relationship to the […]
Needs Based Mentoring (NBM), an innovative and evidence-based approach, is poised to change the landscape of youth mentoring in schools. By embedding evidence-based strategies into adult-youth mentoring, we’re bridging the gap between research and practice to support students at risk for school disengagement, mental health challenges, and more. The possible […]
In order to support their communication needs children with speech delays and disabilities often turn to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. These devices can help them better express their needs, participate in classrooms, and interact with their peers. Until now there hasn’t been anything readily available for those needing to communicate with AAC users […]
Using strengths-based Indigenous research methodologies to plan for current and future pandemics and health emergencies Unpacking the complexity within Indigenous communities responding to displaced climate change refugees in central British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated restrictions have exacerbated the impacts of climate change issues on the health and well-being […]
Edith Lando VLC is proud to be awarding grants for the development of two virtual makerspaces:
The first grant is being awarded to Dr. Keri Ewart's Inclusive Virtual Immersive Makerspace Experience. The second is going to Dr. Melanie Wong for her project Virtual Reality Makerspace.
Learn about the outcomes of Dr. Ewart's grant here:
Dr. Keri Ewart Report - Virtual Inclusive Makerspace Project
We are thrilled to announce this new project being led by Dr. Bonita Squires and Dr. Joanna Cannon. Their project will focus on updating and extending the Comprehension of Written Grammar (CWG) test used primarily by teachers of learners who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Many students [...]
The objectives of this project include: (1) American Sign Language (ASL) translation of all English materials for the first point of learning for students, our ECPS Special Education program website that outlines the coursework and provides program information [...]
We are excited to develop a mini-course on menstrual health for youth on our free digital platform CHARMS. We hope that this course will support youth as well as educators and service providers who work with youth to access evidence-based menstrual health [...]
Building ocean literacy with in-service and pre-service teachers and the wider education community through an education which shares stories of both the human and non-human world's live experience with the Ocean. This project features a web series and open educational resources shared through a learning hub.
Building bridges between home and school for high-needs learners, filling significant gaps in the provision of their special educational requirements for online resources and innovative learning materials to supplement and promote Special Needs Education.
Through a series of workshops, this project will address climate anxiety or grief – also referred to as ecological grief – in both teens and their parents. Led by grant recipients Kshamta Hunter, Meghan Wise, and Peyvand Fralick.
Peyvand Fralick receives a grant for a five-part virtual book club, concentrating on the five areas of focus for the Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre as themes. A wide range of reading materials may be selected including novels, works of non-fiction, or portions of textbooks and poetry.
Dr. Eva Oberle receives a DPL grant for a data-sharing virtual dashboard to be used to effectively enhance child development, wellbeing and resilience.
Dr. Janet Jamieson is awarded the first DPL grant to improve the accessibility of the ECE Basic Certificate program to adult learners who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH).
