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Design and evaluation of a hybrid multi-task learning model for optimizing deep reinforcement learning agents
(2021-04-01)
Driven by recent technological advancements within the artificial intelligence domain, deep learning has emerged as a promising representation learning technique. This in turn has given rise to the evolution of deep ...
Investigation of selective optical properties of Si/SiO2 nanostructures generated by pulsed laser ablation as-deposited and post-treated
(2020-05-01)
Silicon and its derivatives like SiO2 are essential materials for industrial applications such as semiconductors, optoelectronics, and telecommunication. Optical properties of a large group of silicon/silica nanofibrous ...
Compact integrated designs of microwave filters and antennas with dual-polarization
(2021-02-01)
Microwave antenna and filter circuits are key components in all types of communication systems. In order to achieve high compactness and high performance for next generation wireless networks, this thesis investigates the ...
ChangeMakers: exploring social consciousness through making and the Internet of Things
(2021-12-01)
Since the advent of the computer, digital technologies have transformed our engagement with society. Not only are technological competencies required for economic participation, they also facilitate creativity, self-expression, ...
Using asynchronous video interviews to enhance self-awareness of video communication skills in a community college setting
(2020-08-01)
Asynchronous video interviews are an emerging trend in the hiring process for assessing communication skills crucial in interviews. Industry leaders perceive a gap between communication skills and work-readiness of college ...
An analysis of the freedom of expression policy in higher education
(2020-05-01)
This study examines free speech policy in general and specifically the free speech policy at one institution of higher education in Ontario, Canada, in order to better understand the complex interconnectedness between human ...
Academic success courses at Ontario colleges: a qualitative analysis of syllabi
(2020-07-01)
Ontario Colleges expanded enrolment and reached into populations that traditionally did not attend post-secondary (Rae, 2005). The challenge has been to support students who were not prepared for college-level academic ...
Children’s perceptions of mindfulness apps for enhanced learning
(2021-03-01)
Mindfulness, a practice that focuses on controlling breathing and the flight or fight response, has been used in schools to support students. This study explored student and teacher perceptions of a mindfulness app, Smiling ...
Ready, Teacher One
(2021-08-01)
This study examines how French First-language teachers responded to virtual reality (VR) professional development in 2021 in the province of Ontario. The teachers used higher-end VR Oculus Quest 2 systems in a digital, ...
An exploration of SDT need fulfillment in a synchronous online learning environment
(2021-04-01)
In this paper, I report results from a qualitative case study that explores SDT need fulfillment within a synchronous online learning environment. SDT addresses how the sociocultural conditions an individual experiences ...