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Grant Writing Bootcamp is off to an amazing start with over 1,300 students and counting! This MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) appears to be the first at Dalhousie but part of a worldwide phenomenon in higher education. MOOCs promote a learner-defined educational experience, development of learning networks, and sharing of resources among participants. Barriers to entry have been virtually eliminated allowing for ‘massive’ enrollment numbers. MOOCs connect information, people, places and resources.

Grant Writing Bootcamp is being taught by HAHP instructor Blaise Landry and housed on Canvas Network, an online course management platform. The course was designed by Aaron Panych at our Centre for Learning and Teaching.

Participants in Grant Writing Bootcamp immediately began engaging in discussion and sharing resources, embarking upon the dynamic learning experience of a MOOC. Learners, teachers, and institutions are embracing the global force of the MOOC. Get on and ride the wave!