Educators across Ontario have dedicated their efforts to expanding the French-language services and resources at eCampusOntario. New open educational resources (OER) designed and adapted by educators to support your teaching practices in French and French as a Second Language (FSL) are now available. These resources have been tailor-made for Franco-Ontarian educators across the postsecondary sector.

Do you teach at a postsecondary institution in Ontario?

Adopt French OER among those presented below before February 29, 2024, and receive an honorarium of $1,200 for each, up to a maximum of five per person. Don’t delay, check to see if you are eligible and apply today.

Start your OER exploration today.

The new OER cover the following topics: teaching and learning support resources, teaching FSL, Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and the Trades!

Teaching French as a Second Language (FSL)

General

Support Resources

ChatGPT: Awareness Guide for University Teaching Staff Available Now
Ice Breaker Activity: Do you speak French? Available Now
Ice Breaker Activity: Francophonie Quiz Available Now
Ice Breaker Activity: Francophone Countries Available Now
Guide to Canadian French Language Benchmark Tests Available Now
Thinking Outside the Box: Benchmarking Alternative Assessment Methods Available Now
Understanding ChatGPT features and limitations – Questionnaire Available Now
French learner resources Available Now
The Journey to Open: A Practical Guide to OER Implementation Available Now
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Available Now
Rebus guides to OER Creation Available Now
Arrival Activities: Increasing Student Connection and Engagement at the Start of Classes Coming December 1
OATCJ: Open Access Teaching Case Journal Coming December 1
Technology in the Curriculum Coming December 1
Navigating a world of Generative AI: Suggestions for educators Coming December 19
Critical foundations in undergraduate research : A reading guide, 2nd edition Coming January 12
Beyond the Horizon: Broadening Our Understanding of OER Efficacy Coming January 12
Advanced Research Skills: Conducting Literature and Systematic Reviews (2nd Edition) Coming January 26
OATCJ (Open Access Teaching Case Journal): Instructor Guides Coming January 26
Tools and Resources for Capstone Coming February 9
Ethical Use of Technology in Digital Learning Environments : Graduate Student Perspectives Coming February 9
High Quality Online Courses: How to improve course design and delivery for your post-secondary learners Coming February 9

Health Sciences

Complete Subjective Health Assessment Available Now
Additional resources to come Coming November 28
Finding Evidence-based information for Health Sciences Students Coming December 1
Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students Coming December 19
Vaccine Practice for Health Professionals Coming December 19
2SLGBTQ+ Healthcare : Building your inclusive practice Coming December 19
An Introduction to Anti-Racism for the Nursing Professional: A Focus on Anti-Black Racism Coming January 12
Health Technology Management Practice Course Coming January 26
Creative Clinical Teaching Coming February 9
Health Case Studies Coming February 23
Leadership and Influencing Change in Nursing Coming February 23
Building a Medical Terminology Foundation Coming February 29

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Additional resources to come Coming December 8
Engineering and Information: Research Skills for Engineers Coming January 12
Chemical Biology & Biochemistry Laboratory Using Genetic Code Expansion Manual Coming January 12
Engaging STEM: A Guide to Interactive Resources Coming January 12
Critical Information & Digital Literacy Skills for Engineers Coming January 12
Additional resources to come Coming January 26
Health Professions Education Research Primer Coming January 26
The Guide to Mathematics of Business and Finance Coming January 26
Academic Integrity for STEM Students Coming February 9
Mathematics for Public and Occupational Health Professionals Coming February 9
Fostering Undergraduate Science Communication Skills Coming February 23
Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis Volume 2 Coming February 23
Calculus Based Physics I Coming February 23
Calculus Based Physics II Coming February 23
Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis Volume 1 Coming February 23
Introduction to Business Math Coming February 29

Trades

Math for Trades, Volume 1 Coming December 1
Multimeters 101: Basic Operation, Care and Maintenance and Advanced Troubleshooting for the Skilled Trades Coming December 19
OER Toolkit for Trades Instructors: Adopting an Open Education Resource & Integrating It into a Trades Course Coming December 19
Math for Trades, Volume 2 Coming January 26
Conversions: Decimal to Feet to Feet & Inches Coming January 26
Introduction to Decimals and Fractions for Trades Coming January 26
Introduction to Measurement for the Trades Coming January 26
Introduction to Trigonometry for Trades Mathematics Coming January 26
Trades Math Practice App Coming February 9

Optimize your teaching using OER designed exclusively for . Franco-Ontarian post-secondary educators. Don’t miss out! Unleash the power of OER in your courses. Apply today

If you have further questions, please email
fsl@ecampusontario.ca