Praxar Blog
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Episode 10 – Using controversy as a teaching tool
Summary This episode explores the importance of experiential learning in business education, featuring insights from Mathieu Bouchard of the University of Ottawa. We discuss techniques for engaging large classes, the role of controversy…
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Transforming Accounting Education through Engagement
In the realm of business education, accounting holds a reputation for being structured and detail-oriented. However, as the landscape of learning evolves, so do the methods required to engage today’s students. In a…
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Episode 9 – Accounting in Action: Making Precision Practical, Playful, and Real
Summary This episode explores innovative experiential learning techniques in accounting education, highlighting how games like Monopoly and real-world simulations can enhance student engagement, soft skills, and practical understanding. Guest Bobby Jo Duffy shares…
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Revolutionizing Education Through Board Game Design
In today’s fast-paced educational environment, innovative teaching methods are essential for engaging students and enhancing their learning experience. One such method gaining traction is the incorporation of board game design into the curriculum.…
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Transforming Campus Resources into Hands-On Learning
In the realm of higher education, we often hear about the incredible resources available on campus, innovation labs, makerspaces, and entrepreneurship centres. However, these resources frequently remain untapped, used only within their specific…
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Boosting Domestic Student Recruitment
In the competitive landscape of higher education, attracting domestic students is more crucial than ever. With shifting international enrollment patterns and a growing demand for quality education, institutions must rethink their recruitment strategies.…
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Episode 8 – From TikTok to Strategy
Summary This episode explores how experiential learning can enhance student engagement and real-world readiness in higher education. Jean Beauchemin shares practical classroom techniques, the importance of local industry connections, and adapting to the…
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Episode 7 – Designing Games for Deeper Learning
Summary Unlock the power of board game design to revolutionize your teaching. Discover how students building their own simulations can deepen understanding of complex systems, decision-making, and social issues beyond traditional methods. If…
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Navigating AI in Experiential Learning: Key Insights for Educators
As educators, the rapid rise of AI technology can feel both exhilarating and daunting. How can we leverage AI to enhance experiential learning without compromising the essence of the educational experience? In this…
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How to Enhance Learning with VR
Insights from an Innovative Educator As educators, we constantly seek ways to enhance learning and engagement in our classrooms. One innovative approach that has gained traction is the use of Virtual Reality (VR)…
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Episode 6 – Hidden in Plain Sight
Summary Unlock the hidden potential of campus resources to revolutionize student learning. This episode reveals how instructors can turn existing spaces and tools into transformative experiential learning opportunities—and why collaboration is the secret…
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Transforming Student Engagement
The Power of Iterative Learning in Higher Education In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, many educators grapple with how to make learning more effective and engaging for their students. A critical question arises: how…
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Episode 5 – Using Experiential Learning for Domestic Recruitment
Summary In this episode of The Experiential Edge, host Trevor Finch discusses the critical topic of domestic student recruitment with professors Barb Bringleson and Ben Oliver. They explore the importance of experiential learning…
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Time-Saving Hacks for Educators
“Fugit irreparabile tempus ” – Virgile Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding profession, and many educators struggle with time management. In this post, we’ll explore effective time-saving hacks shared by Kim Donaldson, a…
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Episode 4 – AI and Experiential Learning
Summary In this episode, Trevor Finch and Matthew Schonewille discuss the integration of AI in higher education, particularly in experiential learning. They explore the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for instructors and…
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Episode 3 – Building Critical Skills Through Virtual Reality
Summary In this episode of the Experiential Edge Podcast, host Trevor Finch speaks with Jennifer Hainsworth, a business instructor at Olds College, about her innovative use of virtual reality (VR) in the classroom.…
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Episode 2 – Intense Iteration – With Svan Lembke
Summary In this episode of the Experiential Edge podcast, host Trevor Finch engages with Dr. Svan Lembke, a professor at Okanagan College, to discuss the transformative power of experiential and iterative learning in…
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Supporting Experiential Learning in Winnipeg
Praxar Sponsors the Inaugural RRC Polytech / University of Winnipeg Marketing Case Competition On March 12, Praxar was proud to sponsor the inaugural Marketing Case Competition hosted by RRC Polytech and the University…
