This project reflects Thompson Rivers University’s commitment to creating transformative learning experiences that allow students to showcase their innovative ideas and bring their lived experiences and expertise to the development of resources that enhance the student research experience.

Special Thanks

Roods Bensly Pierre, Student Media Developer

Special thanks to Roods Bensly Pierre (Bachelor of Science, Computing Science) for his leadership in designing and developing this website and its interactive learning modules. Bensly brought the project’s content to life as engaging online learning experiences, integrating H5P activities, animations, multimedia, and thoughtful visual design. He also shaped the site’s overall layout and user experience, helping to create an accessible and engaging resource.

Dr. Alana Hoare, Faculty Lead Course Developer

We also extend our sincere thanks to Alana Hoare (Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Education and Social Work) for her leadership and guidance as the faculty lead for this project.

Student Content Developers

This project was made possible through the contributions of our student content developers, whose lived experiences, perspectives, and expertise informed the development of the content throughout the site. Their contributions reflect the value of students as partners and co-creators in the development of meaningful resources for the TRU community.

  • Casey Hopper (Bachelor of Arts, Psychology)
  • Hannah O’Neil (Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Environmental Studies)
  • Jayse Heer-Matonovich (Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies)
  • Jeisil Aguilar Santos (Master of Education)
  • Manuel Centeno Duque (Bachelor of Science, Chemical Biology)
  • Olubukola Bosede Osuntade (Master of Education)
  • Roods Bensly Pierre (Bachelor of Science, Computing Science)
  • Rumana Patel (Master of Education)

Project Partners

  • TRU Open Learning — Media Development support and content integration
  • TRU Library — Expert content evaluation and resource input

We are grateful to all the students, faculty, staff, and partners who contributed their time, knowledge, and expertise to this project.

This is a Thompson Rivers University initiative led by the Office of the Vice-President Research.