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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 […]
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A Guide to Open Education Resources in Ontario
Read more : A Guide to Open Education Resources in OntarioWhat exactly is an OER and what is their importance in education today? Open educational resources (#OER) describe any copyrightable that is either in the public domain, or licensed in a manner that provides everyone with free and perpetual permission to engage in the 5R activities: retain, revise, remix, reuse, and redistribute (David Wiley’s definition). […]
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Generation AI and Humans in the Loop of Learning
Read more : Generation AI and Humans in the Loop of LearningNovember 4, 2023Robert Luke, CEO eCampusOntario This year’s edition of the eCampusOntario Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase – #TESS2023 – was another huge success. It is at TESS that we convene the postsecondary education sector and all its stakeholders to focus on the co-creation of the province’s digital learning ecosystem. We were grateful to […]
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Preserving the Participatory with Dr. Bonnie Stewart
Read more : Preserving the Participatory with Dr. Bonnie StewartBy Stephen Hurley, Chief Catalyst voicEd Radio Canada Dr. Stewart will be giving a keynote address at eCampus Ontario’s Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase (TESS) being held in Toronto on November 1st and 2nd, 2023. In this conversation, we explore some of the ideas that Dr. Stewart will be exploring in her presentation, “Preserving […]