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eCampusOntario’s OER Adoption Guide
Read more : eCampusOntario’s OER Adoption GuideAre you a faculty member, instructor, or graduate student who wants to learn how to engage with Open Educational Resources (OER)? Then eCampusOntario’s new OER Adoption Guide is for you. Read on to discover the three simple principles for adopting an OER from the Open Library. Adoption Principles 1: Review The Materials You’re visiting the […]
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Affordable Learning, Lasting Impact: How OER and Partnerships Save Students Money
Read more : Affordable Learning, Lasting Impact: How OER and Partnerships Save Students MoneyeCampusOntario has released Affordable Learning, Lasting Impact: How OER and Partnerships Save Students Money, a new report detailing how Open Educational Resources (OER) are emerging as a critical tool in addressing education affordability, promoting equity, and fostering innovation across Ontario’s higher education sector. eCampusOntario and Brock University’s Inclusive Research Lab have also released On a Path […]
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Indigenous educational institutes in Ontario play a crucial role in supporting cultural resilience and sovereignty in higher education
Read more : Indigenous educational institutes in Ontario play a crucial role in supporting cultural resilience and sovereignty in higher educationIndigenous educational institutes in Ontario are playing a pivotal role in preserving Indigenous cultures while utilising appropriate digital technologies to overcome historical barriers to education. These institutes prioritize Indigenous perspectives, teachings and languages in their curriculum, fostering an environment where students can connect with their cultural heritage and develop a strong sense of identity. As […]
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An Open Journey through Decolonization and Indigenization
Read more : An Open Journey through Decolonization and IndigenizationTo encourage and empower educators across the sector to Indigenize and decolonialize their pedagogy, and to amplify Indigenous voices and stories, the eCampusOntario Open Library has curated helpful resources to support you in the classroom and beyond. Whether you are pursuing personal development and advancement through your journey into reconciliation and decolonization, incorporating indigenous materials […]
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OER Accessibility Resources for the Open Library
Read more : OER Accessibility Resources for the Open LibraryIf you are an OER creator who would like to know how to assess OER for accessibility, then eCampusOntario’s new webinar series on accessible OER is for you. This helpful and insightful program – the Open Library Accessibility Webinar Series – is available now as a set of seven webinars focused on various aspects of […]
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From Large Language Models to Learners and Labour Markets: The Role of LLM and Artificial Intelligence in Supporting Upskilling and Career Navigation
Read more : From Large Language Models to Learners and Labour Markets: The Role of LLM and Artificial Intelligence in Supporting Upskilling and Career NavigationRobert Luke, CEO, eCampusOntario eCampusOntario launches skillsfinder.ai: helping get people into programs and into jobs At this year’s Micro-credential Forum, eCampusOntario convened over 1,200 experts – online and in person – from postsecondary institutions, industry, and government for a discussion focused on Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce. Thought-leaders showcased how institutions, employers, and eCampusOntario are working together […]
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Reflecting on “Citoyenneté 3.0 : L’aventure technopédagogique en milieu franco-ontarien”
Read more : Reflecting on “Citoyenneté 3.0 : L’aventure technopédagogique en milieu franco-ontarien”On Friday, February 2nd, 2024, eCampusOntario organized the first French-language conference for the Franco-Ontarian community and academic faculty, titled “Citoyenneté 3.0 : L’aventure technopédagogique en milieu franco-ontarien .” Gathered at the Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto, over 250 participants, both in-person and online, attended this conference aimed at exploring the challenges and opportunities associated […]
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Exploring the Open Library
Read more : Exploring the Open LibraryThere’s an old saying – that a great way to learn about people is to get to know their bookshelves. For many faculty in higher education, our bookshelves are transforming into a hybrid collection. We’ve sat down with eCampusOntario’s Open Librarians to discover some of the most impactful Open Educational Resources available and take a sneak […]
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Open educational resources create impactful new materials while lowering costs and barriers to access
Read more : Open educational resources create impactful new materials while lowering costs and barriers to accessThe staid old world of textbook publishing has long been subject to disruption. New technologies have diversified how traditionally formatted textbooks are distributed, adding a range of digital mechanisms to existing hard-copy options. Far more impactfully, though, digital technologies have brought about exciting new ways in which educational resources can be created, enhanced and supplemented […]