Author Archives: Laurie Harrison
Exploring Ethical and Equitable Educational Tech Procurement
Thursday, November 23 3:00 – 4:00 pm Registration and Information Join the IT@UofT community at this upcoming online event. To broaden our understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our daily work, along with considerations such as indigenization, decolonization, and … Continue reading
Spotlight on the Future of Digital Learning
A collaborative initiative exploring opportunities for digital learning in a post-COVID world was recently undertaken by four divisions of the University of Toronto. A new report on this year-long LEAF-funded project draws on input from the community and will serve … Continue reading
eCampusOntario TESS Conference 2023: Call for Proposals
This year the eCampusOntario Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase (TESS) Conference will be taking place on November 1 and 2, 2023. The call for presentation proposals on the theme of Supporting the Digitally Empowered Learner has just been released with a deadline of … Continue reading
Ontario Exchange (OEX) support for virtual learning projects
Application Deadline: May 19, 2023 eCampusOntario’s Ontario Exchange (OEX) matches postsecondary institutions with service providers with expertise in virtual learning and content creation services, such as instructional designers, multimedia developers, graphic artists, video specialists, accessibility consultants, etc. Recently an application window was … Continue reading
Flexible Learning Initiative (FLI) – New Cohort for 2023
The Flexible Learning Initiative (FLI) program will continue in 2023. Through this program the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education provides funding to support instructors in the development of fully online or hybrid undergraduate courses. The program aims to increase the range of online learning opportunities at … Continue reading
EdTech Sandbox Platforms from eCampusOntario
As part of their new Virtual Learning Strategy, eCampusOntario is facilitating access to new platforms and tools for use in post-secondary courses through a “Sandbox” program. The University of Toronto successfully applied for licences for three tools that have been … Continue reading
Experiential Project-Based learning: Riipen for Fall 2021
The Riipen platform is an on-ramp to facilitating work integrated learning experiences. Riipen helps UofT instructors set up experiential project-based learning with community organizations and businesses by finding matches and streamlining ongoing coordination and communication between the faculty, students and partners. This … Continue reading
Innovation in Digital Learning at University of Toronto
The University of Toronto has received approximately $1.8M through a new Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) funding program, targeting improved access and innovation to digital resources for Ontario students. The initiative represents a $50 million investment by the Ontario Ministry of … Continue reading
Visual and Interactive Media for Undergraduate Life Sciences
A new open resource was recently launched, providing links to visual and interactive media, associated publications and background information related to a range of online learning materials for undergraduate Life Sciences. Congratulations to the project team behind this collection of Visual … Continue reading
Coursera for Campus: More options for student learning
The Coursera for University of Toronto initiative continues to offer the UofT learners full access to a large catalogue of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). First introduced in support of partner institutions impacted by COVID-19, the program has been extended … Continue reading