Empowered Educator Micro-Credential

Free for individuals from eCampusOntario member institutions which include Ontario postsecondary publicly funded colleges, universities and Indigenous institutes.

The Empowered Educator Micro-Credential offers a unique opportunity for Ontario’s postsecondary educators to refine their teaching methods and better integrate technology into their practice. Enhance your skills in creating more engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences through the thoughtful use of digital tools. 

This program is designed to:

• Increase your confidence in using digital tools, supported by the latest in educational research;
• Enhance your ability to design and deliver education that leverages technology to meet the needs of all learners;
• Enable you to develop learning experiences that are both impactful and engaging, focusing on the needs and success of your students;
• Connect you with a community of peers, fostering a shared learning environment where you can exchange ideas and best practices;

Each module directly enhances your teaching toolkit, focusing on practical, applicable strategies. Modules include:

• Teacher for Learning: Learn to create learning activities that engage students deeply, drawing on research-based strategies.
• Experimenter: Embrace innovation in your teaching by experimenting with new tools and approaches that enhance student learning.
• Technologist: Confidently choose and apply technology solutions that tackle learning challenges and enhance educational experiences.
• Curator: Master the art of content curation to build rich, engaging and openly licensed course materials.
• Collaborator: Expand your professional learning network through collaboration tools.
• Scholar: Investigate and apply teaching strategies that improve learning outcomes, using your own courses as a research lab.

We understand that as a professional, you may be juggling many priorities. This program offers flexibility to fit with your busy schedule. Start any time with independent study and take advantage of the facilitated sessions as you can. Sessions are not mandatory and are offered for each module in each season so you can start in the middle and pick up sessions in the next cohort.