ADVANCING LEARNING

Ontario's Leading Conference on Educational Technology

About the Conference

Presented by the Educational Technology Committee (ETC), Advancing Learning is Ontario's leading educational technology conference for practicing post-secondary educators. Each year, one of Ontario's 24 public colleges hosts the event, providing an opportunity for faculty, instructional designers, multimedia specialists, education developers, and academic leadership to collaborate, share, and learn about topics related to innovative educational technology and its use in the classroom to advance higher education.

About the Educational Technology Committee (ETC)

As a subcommittee of the Coordinating Committee of Vice-Presidents, Academic (CCVPA), the ETC is a network of representatives from each of Ontario's 24 public colleges who are directly involved in the practice, support and applied research of technology enhanced teaching and learning. They share of ideas, best practices, and teaching and learning strategies related to the use of technologies inside and outside of the classroom.

2024 Conference

The 23rd Advancing Learning Conference
Hosted by the Educational Technology Committee (ETC)

The Educational Technology Committee (ETC) with support from various post-secondary institutions in Ontario (including Algonquin College, Conestoga College, Fleming College, Loyalist College, Northern College, Seneca Polytechnic, and 202 ALC host, Durham College), virtually hosted the 23rd Advancing Learning Conference, Envisioning Tomorrow: Generating the Future Together to over 200+ attendees from across the country. The 2024 theme provided a platform for practicing educators to explore how educational technology has become a catalyst for transformative learning experiences in the classroom, turning students into leaders who are forward thinking, industry ready, and community oriented.

During Envisioning Technology: Generating the Future Together, educators from across the province engaged in meaningful conversations, shared best practices, and explored cutting-edge tools that enhance face-to-face, online and HyFlex teaching and learning experiences in post-secondary institutions across Ontario.

Visit the 2024 Advancing Learning Conference website to learn more:

Session Recordings

Previously registered attendees of Envisioning Tomororow: Generating the Future Together can watch sessions on demand by logging into the Pheedloop event platform. Sessions will be available for a limited time:

If you have any questions, please contact advancinglearning@durhamcollege.ca.

Why should you attend the Advancing Learning Conference?

Spark new ideas

Find new ways to bring educational technology into the classroom! Gain the opportunity to network with engaged academics and experts from all over the province, exploring innovative teaching strategies to elevate your students' success.

Join exciting learning sessions

Learn from some of the top minds in the academic industry to explore and reimagine higher education post-pandemic, as well as navigating existing challenges with like-minded peers. Participate in live discussions, Q&As, and workshops.

Build a sense of community

Make some new friends and connect with people you never knew you needed to be successful in your career! Brainstorm, share, create, and mingle with like-minded academics who appreciate the value of a connected and education-focused community.

Discover new EdTech

At the heart of the Advancing Learning Conference is the utilization of educational technology in the classroom. Explore what’s new, what is available, or maybe discover new ways of using existing edtech that you never thought of before. This is your time to play!

Who is the Advancing Learning Conference for?

The Advancing Learning Conference is for practicing educators in higher education looking to enhance technology-enabled teaching and learning at their institution. This includes:

  • faculty and educators
  • instructional designers
  • multimedia specialists
  • education technology specialists, and
  • academic management and leadership

I'm in! When is the next Advancing Learning Conference?

Details will be shared by next year's host institution during the 2024-25 academic year.