Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of education—but with its rise comes a wave of misconceptions. From fears of cheating to assumptions about objectivity, educators and students alike are …
Shape the future of learning with AI. eCampusOntario has launched its new central hub for AI: ecampusontario.ai, a bilingual site designed to support Ontario’s postsecondary educators, learners, and institutional leaders …
Iris Elliott, Associate, Research and Foresight, eCampusOntario The dominant narrative around artificial intelligence (AI) today is one of inevitability: AI is coming fast, and there is no stopping it. But this framing, …
Graeme Cannon, Research and Foresight Associate Did you know that the first online course in Canada was pioneered at the University of Toronto in 1986 (Bates 2016)? Distance learning—learning in …
New partnership builds secure, accessible credentialling platform eCampusOntario is partnering with BCdiploma to deliver an upgraded Digital Credentials Wallet for Ontario’s publicly-supported postsecondary institutions. The development of a new digital …
eCampusOntario’s Micro-credentials Portal contains over 2,500 short-duration training programs designed to support skill development, job transition, and career advancement across in-demand industries. In this article, we profile micro-credentials that address …
Digital transformation is reshaping industries across the globe, ushering in a new era defined by technologies like artificial intelligence, renewable energy, robotics, automation and the internet of things (IoT). This …
Indigenous 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, …
To 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 …
If 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 …
Robert 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 …
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 …
There’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 …
The 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 …
What 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 …
eCampusOntario builds Ontario’s innovation capacity by supporting public-private partnerships centred on postsecondary institution research and development TORONTO, ON — In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at driving innovation and research in Ontario, …
November 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 …
By 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 …
The rapidly evolving requirements of most jobs today create challenges for both employers and employees, demanding a near-constant reskilling and upskilling of capabilities. Where once a career might have been …
Innovation is the lifeblood of every economy. Innovation creates new products and services. It improves processes, increases productivity and generates efficiencies. It responds to challenges such as climate change, pandemics, …
eCampusOntario continues its support of rich, equitable, and inclusive digital learning experiences eCampusOntario is proud to introduce Digital Literacy Fellows from ten member institutions across Ontario. This team of scholars …
Colleges and universities face many challenges in today’s evolving global landscape. They are expected to meet the needs of diverse learners across a range of teaching and learning modalities, prepare …
2023 has been a year of expansion, with digital tools becoming more popular in the education sector. We’ve got in touch with our resident virtual learning expert Don Eldridge to …
When today’s learners enter a postsecondary institution, whether they are coming straight from high school or are continuing a lifelong journey of learning, they are faced with challenges unique to …
Will [insert emerging technology here] mean the end of [insert education element here]? By: Rocío Chávez Tellería, Research and Foresight Associate, eCampusOntario Decade after decade, we have seen stories in …