A creative approach to engineering technology education pandemic challenges

Staff at Red Deer College are finding some creative ways of dealing with pandemic-related challenges. The COVID-19 public health measures making hands-on learning in labs difficult, the engineering technology programs have found innovative ways of providing the lab experience at home.
CTV Red Deer (starts at 00:52)

RDC engineering technology students learning from home with help of simulation technology

Engineering technology instructors at Red Deer College (RDC) are finding new ways to teach in the midst of pandemic. RDC’s three engineering technology programs have transitioned to a blended online delivery model with only a limited number of in-person labs being offered on campus. In an effort to keep students and faculty safe, many classes with lab components were moved from the fall term to the winter term.
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RDC engineering technology students learning from home with help of simulation technology

Engineering technology instructors at Red Deer College (RDC) are finding new ways to teach in the midst of pandemic. RDC’s three engineering technology programs have transitioned to a blended online delivery model with only a limited number of in-person labs being offered on campus. In an effort to keep students and faculty safe, many classes with lab components were moved from the fall term to the winter term.
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