Expanding the universe of Ontario-made open educational resources (OER)
eCampusOntario invites you to the Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) Collection Open House from May 1 – 3, 2023. This three-day virtual event will bring project creators together to share their lessons learned, their journey into open, and showcase selections from the expanded VLS Collection of Ontario-made, Ontario-first open educational resources (OER).
Join us in exploring the outputs of the historic VLS investment from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities. This event is an opportunity to connect with peers across the sector and to learn more about the amazing work that the VLS project teams have produced.
The event will be recorded, and the recordings will be available on the eCampusOntario YouTube channel after the events. Need live French translation? Connect with communications@ecampusontario.ca by April 10, 2023.
Below is the event schedule, register now to secure your spot!
Monday May 1, 2023: The VLS Journey
Morning Session
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Welcome & OER Creation Panel
Join us for a panel discussion about OER creation with project teams from the first and second round of VLS funding. The panelists are Robert McKeown of York University, Sumon Majumdar of Queens University, Gary Danner of Fanshawe College, and Joanna Kurowski of Fanshawe College.
Watch NowAfternoon Session
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
Adoption & Adaptation Panel
Join us for a panel discussion with Ontario educators on their experiences with finding, adopting, and even adapting OER to their teaching work. The panelists are Kyle Belozerov of York University, Derek A. Jackson of York University, and Dr. Shraddha Wilfred, professor at Canadore College (Entrepreneurship Academy) and sessional lecturer at University of Toronto.
Watch NowTuesday May 2, 2023: VLS Highlights
Morning Session
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Equipping and empowering graduate students with professional and lifelong learning skills: an online course – Alison Flynn, University of Ottawa; Connor Bourgonje, University of Ottawa; Isabelle Barrette-Ng, University of Windsor.
OER Link: [1]
Workplace Ideation, Planning, and Innovation Skills for Employment Success – Carrie Proctor M.Ed., University of Toronto; Leneque Wilson MSW, RSW, PMP, University of Toronto; Jessica Wurster PhD, University of Toronto
Watch NowAfternoon Session
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
Interprofessional simulations about active offer of services in French: satisfaction and development of the active offer competency (Bilingual Session) – Isabelle Giroux, University of Ottawa
OER Link: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]
Teaching and Learning Law in the Metaverse – Stephanie Ben-Ishai, York University; David Sandomierksi, York University
OER Link: [1]
Watch NowWednesday May 3, 2023: VLS Highlights
Morning Session
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Inclusive Science 4 All: A tool for embedding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Biomedical Sciences – Olivia Ghosh-Swaby BSc., Western University; Jaskarn Dhaliwal MSc., Western University; Shams Al-Badri MSc., Western University; Dr. Nicole Campbell PhD, Western University
OER Link: [1]
Making a SCIOER resource – Judi McCuaig, University of Guelph; Marshall Asch, University of Guelph
Watch NowAfternoon Session
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
An Immersive Virtual Reality Experience for Self-Management of Stress and Anxiety – Maddie Venables, University of Ottawa; Jeffrey Puncher, University of Ottawa; Douglas Archibald, Bruyère
OER Link: [1]
Haudenosaunee Territory Tree Identifier App – Nathan Rowbottom, Six Nations Polytechnic; Nancy Gallo, Six Nations Polytechnic.
OER Link: [1]
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