If you are an administrators, teaching and learning leader, or faculty member at a Canadian post-secondary institution, you are invited to participate in the 2023 Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Survey. The purpose of the survey is to explore critical issues in digital learning and to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on digital learning at publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Canada. The primary objective of the research is to provide institutional leaders and key interest groups in Canadian higher education with valuable information as they develop institutional strategies.

The link above will take you to the survey. The information letter with more details about the survey is below.

CDLRA RESEARCH STUDY
2023 Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Surveys

Principal Investigator: Dr. Nicole Johnson, Executive Director, Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA)

The Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA) conducts applied research to advance knowledge about digital learning strategies, policies, and practices in close collaboration with Canadian post-secondary institutions and affiliated organizations.

To view our past reports, please visit www.cdlra-acrfl.ca/publications

There are two Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Surveys:

  • The Spring survey will be open from May 1 – June 30, 2023
  • The Fall survey will be open from September 11 – October, 13, 2023Each survey has a unique set of questions on a variety of topics related to digital learning.*Important note: In the past we’ve sent one survey per institution; however, we now send the survey to multiple individuals in different roles from our roster to understand their unique, individual perspectives. We are not able to share information about other individuals at your institution who have completed the survey or who have been sent invitations to participate.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?

Administrators, teaching and learning leaders, and faculty at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH

The purpose of our research is to assess and improve different aspects of digital learning across the country. The CDLRA does this by exploring emerging and ongoing trends in digital learning as they change over time. The primary objective of the research is to provide institutional leaders and key interest groups in Canadian higher education with valuable information, as they develop digital learning strategies.

WHAT WILL I BE ASKED TO DO?

Your participation in this study will involve sharing your personal perspectives through the completion of a short online survey. Participation in this study is voluntary.

HOW WILL THE INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE STUDY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
All information that is shared with the research team will be kept strictly confidential. Only the research team has access to identifiable data. Identifiable data is stored using secure software on a password protected device. No identifying information will be shared with any other organization, including partners and sponsors.

HOW WILL RESULTS BE SHARED?

The research team intends to publish and publicly share the aggregate findings of the study in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, research reports, academic journal articles, webinars and conference presentations, and blog posts. The identity of participants and the identity of their institutions will not be disclosed in any reports, presentations, or publications.

You may also request a summary of the findings by contacting Dr. Nicole Johnson at nicole.johnson@cdlra-acrfl.ca.

WILL I BE COMPENSATED FOR MY PARTICIPATION?

No, compensation will not be provided for this study and your participation is completely voluntary.

ARE THERE POTENTIAL RISKS I SHOULD BE AWARE OF?

The research team does not anticipate any risks to participants.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING?

The findings of this study will be used to offer evidence-based suggestions for improving policies, programs, strategic plans, and digital resources for post-secondary institutions in Canada.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND WITHDRAWAL

Your participation in this study is voluntary and involves no foreseeable risk to you as person. You may refuse to participate or answer any questions without penalty or explanation. You are free to withdraw your consent in the study at any time; however, your data cannot be withdrawn once the analysis is complete.

Please feel free to contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Nicole Johnson, by phone at 604-825-0582 or by email at nicole.johnson@cdlra-acrfl.ca if you have any questions.