PD Opportunities

ACE hosts virtual individualized support sessions at various times throughout the week. Have iLearn questions? Book a 15-minute session with an iLearn Support team member. A link to the bookings page is available on the iLearn Support Sessions page in NUT100: The iLearn Nutshell. 

New Faculty Orientation (NFO) and Intro to iLearn introduce new faculty to Canadore’s teaching and learning practices, EdTech tools, and resources. NFO and Intro to iLearn are offered at the beginning of each semester. Upon hire, new faculty receive registration information to attend NFO and Intro to iLearn.

View New Faculty page for additional resources 

ACE delivers multiple professional development (PD) opportunities throughout the academic year. PD opportunities support the application of best teaching practices. 

View upcoming ACE PD Opportunities

The Faculty Peer Group is a collaborative space for faculty to share teaching experiences, discuss challenges, and explore innovative methods. By connecting educators across disciplines, the group aims explore effective teaching methods, consider their relevance to one’s own practice, and foster a community of educators committed to continuous improvement.

If you are interested or have questions about the Faculty Peer Group, please contact ACE.

The Faculty Professional Development Certificate Program (also known as Facilitating Learning in Higher Education or FLH) is currently under redevelopment. It will be available for faculty to register and complete in the near future.  

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Fund supports faculty in developing SoTL projects at Canadore. It offers funding for up to four projects per academic year and intends to support expenses like course release, student research assistants, materials, and travel. This fund fosters evidence-based approaches to teaching to help our educators enhance student learning experiences.

For more information, visit:

• SoTL Fund Guidelines
• SoTL Fund Evaluation Form
• SoTL Fund Application Form 

Canadore is part of many teaching and learning networks. These networks host PD opportunities and events that Canadore faculty and staff can attend. Visit these sites for more information:

• eCampusOntario
  • Ontario Extend program
• Colleges Libraries Ontario Learning Portal
• ContactNorth
• Commonwealth of Learning
• Curriculum Developers Affinity Group
• D2L
• Echo360
• Education Technology Committee
• NISOD

One-on-One & Group Support

ACE staff provides one-on-one or group support for course design, EdTech use, or the investigation and application of new teaching strategies. Reach out to ACE to request support.

Recorded PD

Previously recorded PD opportunities sessions are available for review in ACE Recorded PD & Resources sections of FAC100, NUT100, or TEC100 in iLearn.