Contact
General Inquiries
For general inquiries related to the Teaching and Learning Centre, including teaching dossiers, awards and funding, program requests, or general support, please use the TLC inbox at teachingandlearning@ontariotechu.ca or our support request form.
We encourage all other inquiries be directed to specific members of our team.
Our Team
The Teaching and Learning Centre team provides multi-faceted support for students, instructors, and teaching assistants at Ontario Tech University. We offer support for instructional and educational technology, multimedia development (including videography, photography, and animation), teaching techniques, instructional design, training, and more. Faculty development is offered by Faculty - please contact your specific Faculty Development Officer below.
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Dr. Susan ForbesManager, Teaching and Learning
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Susan L. Forbes (PhD University of Western Ontario; MA Wilfrid Laurier University, BA University of Calgary) is the Manager of the Teaching and Learning Centre, as well as a Sessional Instructor and Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. Dr. Forbes has over 25 years of teaching experience in both face-to-face and blended environments, as well as being a highly published researcher. |
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Bridgette AtkinsFaculty Development Officer bridgette.atkins@ontariotechu.ca
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Bridgette Atkins is a Faculty Development Officer at the Teaching and Learning Centre. Bridgette engages with faculty and other members of the teaching community at Ontario Tech on topics including learning technology training, and educational development. Bridgette joined the Teaching and Learning Centre in 2012 as a Learning Management Systems Training Specialist, and holds a Master of Arts in Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Education. Bridgette has also worked as a Research Assistant within the Digital Culture and Media (Decimal) Lab, and as a Sessional Lecturer in the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology program at Ontario Tech. |
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Dr. Caroline FergusonFaculty Development Officer caroline.ferguson@ontariotechu.ca
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Caroline Ferguson is a Faculty Development Officer at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. She offers educational support to the teaching community in areas of course development, technological teaching tools, and educational training and support. She is also a Sessional Instructor with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science, where she teaches undergraduate physics and math-based courses. Caroline’s previous roles included working as a Physics and Engineering Specialist and a senior math and chemistry teacher. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Toronto as well as a Bachelor of Education from Ontario Tech University. |
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Jeanette OliveiraFaculty Development Coordinator jeanette.oliveira@ontariotechu.ca
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Jeanette Oliveira is the Faculty Development Coordinator for Ontario Tech University and has over 10 years of experience working in the Teaching and Learning Centre. In her role she operationalizes and facilitates the educational development workshop offerings, the Certificate in University Teaching programs and the New to Ontario Tech University orientation. She also supports faculty with a variety of educational technologies. Jeanette holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and a Master of Education at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. |
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Alexander PilonMultimedia Developer alexander.pilon@ontariotechu.ca
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Alexander Pilon is a Multimedia Developer with the Teaching and Learning Centre at Ontario Tech University. As a video and graphic design specialist, and communications strategist, Alexander has worked on Emmy, Grammy, and Juno winning productions. He has created content, and communication plans in the fields of healthcare, education, and the arts. Alexander joins the Teaching and Learning Centre with over five years of post-secondary instruction experience in Film and Television Production, and Public Relations and Event Management. |
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Dr. Anna RodriguesFaculty Development Officer anna.rodrigues@ontariotechu.ca
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Anna Rodrigues is a Faculty Development Officer with the Teaching and Learning Centre. She has a PhD in Education - Language, Culture and Teaching, from York University, and a Master of Education from Ontario Tech University. She is an interdisciplinary educator and researcher with a background in culturally responsive teaching, media and the visual arts. For the past 15 years, Dr. Rodrigues has developed, designed and facilitated face-to-face and online courses for several college and university programs. She is currently a sessional instructor with the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University. |
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Sarah StokesFaculty Development Officer
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Sarah is a graduate of the Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech, and also holds Bachelor of Education (Ontario Tech) and Master of Education Technology (UBC) degrees. An Advanced Google Certified Educator, Sarah enthusiastically promotes innovative teaching techniques and technology for science education. With a background in educational publishing and e-learning, she supports the university’s open education movement and OER Lab. |
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Michael GuyEducational Technology Analyst (Seconded to IT Services) |
Michael is currently seconded to Information Technology Services. |
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Shannon BrandjesMultimedia Developer (Maternity Leave) |
Shannon is currently on maternity leave. |
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