MobilizeU
8-week knowledge mobilization course for beginner mobilizers.
Program Overview
MobilizeU is an 8-week online course for beginner mobilizers interested in learning knowledge mobilize theory and skills. The program includes:
- Pre-recorded videos
- Readings
- Topic summaries
- Learning activities
- Live Zoom sessions with guest experts
Offered in both English and French simultaneously (using interpretation and translation services).
Learn theory, build skills, discuss with peers and practice applying what you know!
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHEN IS IT OFFERED?
June – July, Annually
WHO CAN APPLY?
RIC-member institutions:
faculty, postdocs, staff, graduate students, recent alumni, and community partners from Research Impact Canada member institutions (limit 10-per institution)
External applicants:
anyone outside of the RIC network interested in learning more about knowledge mobilization (see external fee structure below)
HOW TO APPLY
RIC-member institutions each get 10 free spaces. Institutions may choose how they prioritize registrants and will have a reserved early registration period to select participants. After this period, registration for remaining spaces will open on a first-come-first-serve basis dependent on remaining spaces per institution.
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For more details click to learn more under ‘Upcoming Course Dates’.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
RIC-member institutions:
FREE for up to 10
External:
Individual: $800 ($400 for people working at non-profit)
Group – Individual certification (min. 5 people): $400 per person (individual Zoom links, Canvas invitations, and certificates)
Group certification: $2000 (1 Zoom link and Canvas invitation, 1 group certificate)
COURSE STRUCTURE:
CORE CONTENT:
The core content teaches the basics of the module topic. It includes:
- A pre-recorded video
- A reading or resource to watch/read/listen to
- A topic summary of the key learnings for the module
Think of the core content like your course lecture and reading. Watching, reading, reviewing these materials is mandatory. They will be shared on Canvas every Monday at 9am ET.
ACTIVITIES:
The activities are additional opportunities to activate your learning. This includes:
- Assignments: activate your learnings (soft deadline each Friday at 11:59pm, final deadline is one week after end of course)
- Live Zoom sessions: weekly sessions with expert guest speakers (date/time updated per cohort)
EARNING THE COURSE CERTIFICATE:
To earn the course certificate, you must:
- Watch/read/review all the core content for all 8 modules
- Complete a total of 6 activities–which 6 you complete is up to you! (For example, you could attend 6 live Zoom sessions, OR complete 6 assignments, OR mix and match!).
The course certificate can be completed entirely asynchronously if you opt out of/can’t attend the Zoom sessions. However, we highly recommend attending live for an opportunity to engage with your cohort and learn from knowledge mobilization experts across the country.
HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?
This course is fully online (Canvas and Zoom). It can be completed asynchronously (completing core content and submitting assignments) if you cannot attend the live Zoom sessions.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT EACH WEEK?
2-3 hours per week.
MODULE TOPICS
- Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization
- Knowledge Mobilization Theories and Frameworks
- Knowledge Mobilization Planning
- Building Partnerships;
- Inclusive Knowledge Mobilization
- Engaging Audiences Effectively
- Communications
- Research Impact and Evaluation
CONTACT
For more information, please contact Sophie Ashton, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator (SFU, York, Research Impact Canada) at sophie_ashton@sfu.ca.