Supporting remote teaching with open resources 27.11.2020

By Lillian Hogendoorn Acting Manager, Digital Access & OER As we move into another semester of remote learning, students across Ontario continue to face challenges accessing the required resources they

eCampusOntario, City of Toronto, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada support new partnership model with Toronto’s higher education institutions 09.11.2020

TORONTO – November 9, 2020 – Today, Dr. Robert Luke, CEO of eCampusOntario joined the Governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Toronto to announce the launch of a

eCampusOntario to collaborate with partners on Ontario’s Micro-credential Strategy 05.11.2020

eCampusOntario joins colleagues from across the Ontario post-secondary education sector in congratulating the Government of Ontario on the release of Budget 2020: Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect – Support–Recover.   In addition to signalling strong investments across

Digital by Design: Building eCampusOntario’s new strategic plan 30.10.2020

eCampusOntario plays a critical role in the Ontario postsecondary education system, from supporting the student experience and faculty innovation in pedagogy and the use of educational technology, to broader strategic

eCampusOntario co-hosts Open Education Global Conference 2020 28.10.2020

By Lillian HogendoornActing Manager, Digital Access and OER Ontario has a thriving community of open educators writing openly-licensed textbooks, experimenting with open pedagogy, and supporting their colleagues in their pursuit of more

eCampusOntario announces Micro-credential Forum 2021 22.10.2020

Save the Date: Friday February 26, 2021 Don’t miss eCampusOntario’s fourth annual Micro-credential Forum! This cross-sectoral event brings together leaders and practitioners from education, community, industry and government to imagine new pathways for flexible, portable

15.10.2020

On Wednesday, October 14, eCampusOntario was made aware by Verificient Technologies that their remote proctoring platform, Proctortrack, is experiencing a system-wide disruption. These challenges were communicated to to member colleges

Free online resources to help teachers learn about teaching online 09.10.2020

Since 2015, eCampusOntario has worked with Ontario’s colleges and universities to promote excellence in online teaching and learning. During the recent pivot to large-scale remote teaching, this work has proved

Ontario Extend program receives diversity and inclusion update 29.09.2020

By Lindsay Woodside Digital Learning Associate As the Ontario postsecondary sector navigates new transformations in education and digital pedagogy, it is vital that teaching and learning materials support an environment that represents the full range of human diversity. That’s why,

Educators explore social annotation in eCampusOntario pilot to boost student engagement 29.09.2020

In eCampusOntario’s latest educational technology pilot, educators are exploring social annotation, the use of a digital tool to enable students to collaboratively engage in otherwise static course readings. As part

Message from our Interim Co-Executive Directors 03.09.2020

By Lena Patterson and Jamee RobinsonInterim Co-Executive Directors, Welcome, all, to the Fall 2020 semester. It promises to be a term like no other, one that will live deep in

New micro-certification in patient care teaches valuable skills amidst pandemic 03.09.2020

When a team from Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) and Durham Region’s Lakeridge Health developed a micro-certification for patient care, they had no idea how invaluable it would be when

Ready to take the next step in open educational resource creation with Pressbooks Growth? 03.09.2020

By Lillian HogendoornActing Manager, Digital Access and OER And Rama Kaba-DemaninOpen Library Coordinator What’s new with eCampusOntario’s publishing infrastructure?This September, 12 Ontario postsecondary institutions are starting the school year with

OECM and eCampusOntario collaborate to deliver new audio video captioning and transcription services available for Ontario Colleges and Universities 27.07.2020

Quality Services Compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for More Inclusive and Accessible Service Delivery TORONTO, ON – July 27, 2020 – OECM and eCampusOntario are pleased to announce the

Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan appointed Co-Chair of eCampusOntario 10.07.2020

eCampusOntario is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan to the position of Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, President and CEO of

Boosting digital teaching skills, one cohort at a time 26.06.2020

Looking for strategies to boost remote teaching before the Fall semester starts? One of eCampusOntario’s signature programs could be coming to an institution near you. Ontario Extend is a free,

eCampusOntario Board of Directors appoints new CEO 15.06.2020

The Board of Directors of eCampusOntario has announced that it has appointed Robert Luke, Ph.D., as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Unlimited Access continues through eCampusOntario’s Pressbooks Growth Plan 05.06.2020

After a year of remote delivery, open, adaptable, and digital resources are still in high demand. eCampusOntario continues to work with Pressbooks to provide its Growth Plan, which provides unlimited

Pivot online: How educators used technology to build community and support learners during COVID-19 27.05.2020

When colleges and universities across Ontario closed their physical campuses, the pivot to 100 per cent remote teaching was abrupt. Unique challenges with physical space, accessing resources and learning new

Want to demo and review some of the latest educational technology? 26.05.2020

eCampusOntario is seeking postsecondary educators to be part of its EdTech Review Group, which tests and reviews different types of educational technologies. Educators who sign up will receive ongoing opportunities

Students and educators join forces to brainstorm technology-enabled solutions for Ontario higher education 24.04.2020

By Emily Carlisle-JohnstonDigital Program Lead and Chris FernlundLead, Student Supports You might recall eCampusOntario’s Educational Technologies Sandbox for the opportunities it has presented to explore emerging technologies in the classroom.

TESS 2020 01.04.2020

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eCampusOntario and provincial government enable digital academic continuity 31.03.2020

AI-assisted exam proctoring allows postsecondary students to complete school year TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 31, 2020 / eCampusOntario and the provincial government have announced a partnership to support the province’s

New Ontario Extend updates support digital teaching skills 24.03.2020

Looking for a free professional learning opportunity to boost your technology-enabled teaching skills as colleges and universities ramp up their online learning strategies? Now is a perfect time to consider

Wilfrid Laurier University partners on eCampusOntario H5P Studio to help share, create interactive content 24.03.2020

Ontario post-secondary professionals who want to create and share H5P as part of a community have a new opportunity, thanks to a partnership between eCampusOntario and Wilfrid Laurier University. The