Stay Up to Date with Algonquin College’s R3 Project
Posted on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023
As our summer has quickly come to an end, we are heading into a very busy Fall semester. The R3 Project team has been working on providing you with exciting updates, live demos, events, and training opportunities that will take place over the next couple of months. With the Go-Live date announced last May 2023, you are probably asking yourself where we are at with the project.
So, let’s break that down for you.
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A Day in the Life of R3 Instructional Designer Sarah Lickley
Posted on Thursday, April 6th, 2023
In “A Day in the Life” series, we interview different employees on the R3 Project to take a peek at what is going on behind the scenes and get to know our hard-working colleagues that are rethinking how we do things at the college.
Today we sat down with R3 Instructional Designer, Sarah Lickley, to learn more about her work on the project and what her typical day looks like in the office
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Recap: March 29 Business Process Walkthrough Event
Posted on Thursday, April 6th, 2023
On March 29, the R3 Project Functional Team hosted the first Business Process Walkthrough event of 2023.
On the R3 Project, Working Groups review what the new Student Information System, Thesis SM, can do when it comes to its processes. The Working Groups then look at how it connects it to our current AC processes. Together, they identify a proposed future way of completing specific processes based on the built-in functionality of Thesis SM. Whether it’s a process tied to curriculum, admissions, registration or another area, it’s important for our College community to see the proposed changes and provide input.
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What is a simulation and how will it be used for learning the new Student Information System?
Posted on Monday, March 20th, 2023
During the December 8 Showcase event, a software simulation was run to highlight it as a part of the eLearning approach for SIS training.
So, what is a simulation?
A Simulation is the technique of providing an interactive environment that represents the Student Information System (SIS), where users can practice tasks and workflows at any time. Users are able to access the demonstration at any time and exercise practical knowledge, without the need to maintain a training environment.
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Human-Centred Design Lab Interview
Posted on Thursday, March 16th, 2023
When it comes to student support for the implementation of the ACSIS replacement, the R3 Project is collaborating with Algonquin College’s Human-Centred Design Lab (HCDL).
The Lab serves as a bridge in collecting insights via qualitative research and it helps make sense of users’ behaviour.
HCDL is working to find out, on behalf of the R3 Project, how the Project can implement a beneficial strategic plan when it comes to providing training and support that will best meet students’ needs.
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