Thursday, June 13
IN PERSON at Campus de Longueuil of Université de Sherbrooke
Current Eastern Daylight Time (click for more info)
8:30 - 9:30 | Unconferencing Breakfast (Continental Breakfast Provided)
La Source
Internet Radio Feeds Available: Audio Stream 1 Audio Stream 2 Audio Stream 3 Audio Stream 4
9:30 - 9:45 | OTESSA Future, Announcements, & Land Acknowledgement
Please note the new time of 9:45 am!
La Source
9:45 - 2:00 | National Digital Inclusion Round Table
Hosted by Computers for Success Canada in Partnership with Government of Canada Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development & OTESSA.
(Co-Located in Ottawa & Montreal)
La Jonction A+B (3630 and 3635)
Audio Stream 1 unless otherwise noted.
9:30 | Nutrition Break
Please move to La Jonction so we can begin promptly at 9:45 am.
9:45 | Welcome and Greetings
10:00 | Opening Session | Michel Langelier
10:05 | Opening Session | Valerie Irvine
10:10 | Welcome and Greetings | Amber Mousseau
10:20 | International Best Practices: Where Does Canada Stand? | Antonio Roque
10:30 | Scientific Committee Study – Key Results (7 mins)
Normand Roy (udeM)
10:40 | National Inclusion Network Survey – Key Findings (5 min)
Emmanuella Michel (Analyst with CFSC)
10:58 | Transition
11:00 - 12:00 | Breakout Sessions
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- 3 parallel groups with 6 facilitators (from CFSC Scientific Committee)
- 3 key questions (Issues, Best Practices, and Solutions)
- 3 key dimensions (Accessibility, Connectivity, and Digital Literacy)
12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch Provided and Networking
1:00 - 1:50 | Plenary Session
- Reporting (3 min each) | 6 facilitators
- Conclusions, Key Concepts, and Convergences (7 mins)
- Michael Langelier (Computers for Success Canada, CFSC) & Valerie Irvine (OTESSA)
- Next Steps (5 mins) | Michael Langelier (CFSC)
- National Digital Inclusion Network Launch
1:50 Closing
2:00 - 2:30 | Break and Networking
2:30-3:30 | Concurrent Session 5
Session 5.1 | Sustaining Positive Change
Room 3675 (Session A)
An e-Book of One’s Own: Empowering Student Learning Journeys
Practice
Terry Greene & Christian Metaxas | Trent University
Join our interactive session to explore the transformative initiative, “An e-Book of One’s Own,” designed to reshape the student experience in higher education. In a dynamic environment, participants will engage with Pressbooks, a powerful tool enabling students to craft personalized e-books showcasing their academic journey. The session emphasizes hands-on exploration, collaborative problem-solving, and interactive structures to work towards successful implementation. Reflective exercises simulate the student experience, fostering a deep understanding of the program’s impact. This session is not a passive presentation; it’s a collective effort to redefine educational experiences. Attendees will leave with practical insights, strategies for implementation, and a renewed vision for empowering students through digital innovation.
Session 5.2 | Transitions of Online Learning and Teaching
Room 3665 (Session B)
Sustaining Community: Insights from Collaborative Approaches in Blended Course Design
Practice
Brian Lorraine | Simon Fraser University
This session presents findings from a comprehensive evaluation of a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) model implemented by the Centre for Educational Excellence (CEE) at Simon Fraser University (SFU), aimed at fostering blended learning practices. Building upon preliminary observations shared at OTESSA ’23, the session delves into the nuanced challenges and insights gleaned from 5 semester-based cohorts over a 3-year period. Through focus group discussions and qualitative analysis of transcripts, the results uncover diverse perspectives on logistical, operational, and pedagogical considerations surrounding blended learning adoption. These insights are particularly timely given the growing trend towards blended/hybrid learning in Canadian post-secondary education, juxtaposed with faculty concerns over workload and burnout (Johnson, 2023). By exploring the implications of sustaining shared futures in higher education, this session invites participants to engage in a critical dialogue on navigating organizational practices centered on intentionality, community, and well-being.