eCampusOntario Announces the VLS Collection Open House 17.03.2022

Collaborative, learner-driven, high-quality, digital-by-design materials for all Ontario learners and educators, now and into the future.  eCampusOntario announced today its first VLS Collection Open House, a week-long event showcasing the

Introducing the Micro-credential Forum 2022: Keynote Speakers 08.03.2022

Micro-credential Forum 2022 is right around the corner! We are excited to announce that this year’s keynote speakers will be: Dr. Tara Laughlin Education Designer, Micro-credentialling, Education Design Lab March

Celebrate Open Education Week with eCampusOntario! 02.03.2022

March 7-11, 2022 Celebrate Open Education Week (OE Week) with us! Open Education Global launched OE Week back in 2012, and has since become an annual open forum for sharing and learning

Co-creating the Future 16.12.2021

The second virtual TESS conference brought to life the theme of co-creating the future. The conference discussed hybrid teaching and learning, diversity, equity, inclusion and decolonization, and suggested actionable steps

Ontario Providing New Rapid Training Programs 15.12.2021

Province helping more people gain the skills they need for in-demand jobs Originally posted on Ontario.ca TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting the development of up to 250 new

2020-21 Annual Report: Expanding Access to Learning 29.11.2021

eCampusOntario is pleased to announce the publication of our 2020-21 Annual Report: Expanding Access to Learning. The past year has been exceptional in many ways, including the dedication, innovation and

Announcing eCampusOntario’s 2021-24 Strategic Plan: Digital By Design 29.11.2021

The Ontario postsecondary sector is sitting at the forefront of a digital revolution; one that took a giant leap forward due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We discovered that within adversity,

Applications for Second Round Virtual Learning Strategy funding are now open 04.11.2021

Building on an initial investment of $50 million in virtual learning in January 2021, an additional $8 million will now be made available by eCampusOntario through this Second Round of

Ontario Expanding High-Quality, Accessible Virtual Learning 28.10.2021

Province’s call for proposals in partnership with eCampusOntario will help students increase their skills and create fulfilling careers Originally published on Ontario.ca TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $10.7

Join Us in “Co-Creating the Future” at TESS 2021 28.10.2021

Our annual TESS (Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase) conference is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you. You will have access to an incredible array

eCampusOntario continues to expand its virtual learning impact across Indigenous communities 17.08.2021

eCampusOntario is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its consortium of postsecondary institutions, bringing its growing membership to 50. They are Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI)

New Milestone: Open Library has saved students over $12 million!  28.06.2021

The eCampusOntario Open Library has hit an exciting milestone of saving Ontario students over $12 million in course material costs. The Open Library provides educators and learners with access to more than 600

eCampusOntario’s Extend Program now available in summer 2021 07.06.2021

Program offers Micro-credential learning that is free, flexible and facilitated for postsecondary educators. The Ontario Extend Program, a free professional micro-credentialed learning program designed for Ontario’s postsecondary educators who are

Conestoga College and eCampusOntario Launch Stackable Micro-credential Partnership to Support Expert Online Teacher Training 14.04.2021

Educators can now exchange eCampusOntario micro-credential for Conestoga credit April 14, 2021 TORONTO — eCampusOntario and Conestoga College are pleased to announce their partnership in the development of a micro-credential

Micro-credentials in the Applied Health Sciences: Quality is Key to Success 08.04.2021

April 7, 2021, Toronto: A new discussion paper for eCampusOntario by The Michener Institute of Education at UHN’s School of Applied Health Sciences argues for the importance of quality control

Congratulations to our nine new Empowered Educators  29.03.2021

Congratulations to our nine new Empowered Educators who completed the Ontario Extend program in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic and pivot to a virtual learning environment. Learn more about how this professional learning opportunity can enhance digital fluency for effective online and technology-enabled teaching and learning. 

Ontario’s investment in postsecondary education key for economic growth, recovery and resilience 24.03.2021

eCampusOntario is pleased to join our postsecondary sector partners across Ontario in congratulating the Government of Ontario on the release of Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy – 2021 Ontario Budget.  Budget 2021 affirms

Ontario Expands Financial Assistance to Include Micro-credentials 18.03.2021

Nearly 600 rapid training programs are now eligible for OSAP March 18, 2021 Originally published on Ontario.ca TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

New report analyzes Canada’s micro-credential trends and knowledge as online learning and demand for skills rise 10.03.2021

eCampusOntario, Ryerson’s Diversity Institute and Magnet partner to research, collaborate with stakeholders and provide framework for micro-credential ecosystem March 1, 2021: The global pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of

eCampusOntario expands virtual learning impact with two new members 11.02.2021

TORONTO, February 11, 2021 – eCampusOntario is pleased to announce two new members – Six Nations Polytechnic and Université de l’Ontario français. There are now 48 post-secondary institutions who have

The Virtual Learning Strategy Application Portal is now closed! 04.02.2021

We congratulate all who applied for funding to advance Ontario’s virtual learning and virtual teaching efforts. All successful applicants will be notified following evaluation. This historic $50 million investment by

VLS FAQ’S 27.01.2021

Get the answers to all your VLS funding process questions in our detailed FAQ. Can’t find the answer? Contact us at vls@ecampusontario.ca

eCampusOntario Releases $50M Virtual Learning Strategy call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) 06.01.2021

January 6, 2021 eCampusOntario released its call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) today in support of the Government of Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS). Announced on December 11, 2020, the

Ontario Invests in Virtual Learning Strategy 11.12.2020

Province strengthens its position as a global leader in postsecondary education December 11, 2020 Originally published on Ontario.ca  TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $50 million in virtual learning

Making the leap from classroom to biomanufacturing center: How one micro-credential is helping bridge the gap for science students 30.11.2020

For industries that produce products for human consumption, such as food, beverages or medication, adhering to a comprehensive set of regulations is crucial. That’s why a team from Algonquin College,