FREE Educational Technology Committee (ETC) Virtual Lunch and Learn Webinars! | The Teaching & Learning Centre

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by Gina Catenazzo, Senior Instructional Designer in the Teaching & Learning Centre

Interested in learning how to use Padlet to boost participation? Or how to use Microsoft Copilot and Generative AI responsibly in teaching and assessments? Or more about Open Educational Resources (OERs)? Well, you are in luck!

The Educational Technology Committee (ETC) is hosting a series of FREE Virtual Lunch & Learn Webinars!

The ETC is a network of representatives from Ontario’s 24 colleges and polytechnics, focusing on fostering technology-enabled education through research, support, and the sharing of best practices for 21st-century teaching.

The ETC Virtual Lunch & Learn series is a free professional learning initiative designed to support faculty and support staff across Ontario’s post-secondary colleges and polytechnics. These sessions focus on practical, effective uses of digital technology in teaching, learning, and student support. Each webinar offers timely strategies, tools, and shared practices that participants can apply in their own contexts. All are welcome to attend.

The upcoming webinars are as follows:

• Beyond the Bulletin Board: How Faculty Can Use Padlet to Boost Participation
  Mon. Mar. 30, 2026, 12:30-1:30pm
• From Curiosity to Classroom Practice: Using Microsoft Copilot and Generative AI Responsibly in Teaching and Assessment
  Thurs. Apr. 16, 2026, 12-1pm
• An Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)
  Tues. May 19, 2026, 12-1pm

Visit our Upcoming Webinars page to register and learn more about each session.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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