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The TLC team provides multi-faceted support for students, instructors, and staff at Ontario Tech.

Connect with us for support in instructional and educational technology, multimedia development (including videography, photography, and animation), teaching techniques, instructional design, training, and more!

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To ensure that our supports best meet your needs, we recommend that TLC clients book appointments in advance via support request form or email.

North Campus

LIB 026A, Campus Library (lower level)
Tuesday to Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Downtown Campus

CHA 237, Charles Hall (second level)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Meet the TLC Team

Educational Development

We support faculty to develop and deliver innovative and accessible learning experiences through the use of effective evidence-based pedagogical approaches, instructional delivery, and technology.

Lasandra Conliffe

Educational Developer
lasandra.conliffe@ontariotechu.ca
Currently Supporting: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Lasandra possesses a MEd focused on Online Learning and an Honours BA in Educational Studies and Digital Technology, specializing in Adult Education, earned from Ontario Tech. Her interests include applications of and emerging trends in educational technology, and the ethical integration of generative AI. Her dedication to enhancing education underscores a drive for innovation, inclusivity, and diversity, shaping a brighter educational future.

Kevin Johnson

Educational Developer
kevin.johnson@ontariotechu.ca
Currently Supporting: Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science

Kevin is an Educational Developer with the Teaching and Learning Centre. He is a graduate from the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at Ontario Tech and holds an MA in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Ottawa. Kevin is passionate about life-long learning and focused on empowering students and faculty to identify and develop their personal strengths.

Dr. Lidya Salim

Educational Developer
lidya.salim@ontariotechu.ca
Currently Supporting: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Lidya is a graduate from the Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech with a BSc in Biological Science and a PhD in Applied Bioscience. She has significant experience designing and implementing educational materials based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Lidya is also committed to promoting learner-centered pedagogy as well as accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Miranda Varricchio

Educational Developer
miranda.varricchio@ontariotechu.ca
Currently Supporting: Faculty of Health Sciences

Miranda is a graduate of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech with a MEd and BA (Hons) in Educational Studies. With 7 years of teaching experience, she is passionate about sound pedagogical design, alternative assessment and is currently exploring with great curiosity the intersection of generative artificial intelligence with academic integrity.

Dr. Kaitlyn Watson

Educational Developer
kaitlyn.watson@ontariotechu.ca
Currently Supporting: Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Kaitlyn Watson is an Educational Developer with the Teaching and Learning Centre. She holds a PhD in Education Studies – Critical Policy, Equity, and Leadership – from Western University, MA in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies from Trent University, and BEd and Honours BA from Lakehead University. Kaitlyn has taught face-to-face, online, and blended courses in the K-12 and post-secondary sectors in synchronous and asynchronous learning contexts. Kaitlyn’s curricular, pedagogical, and research interests focus on equity, decolonization, and reconciliation.

Educational Multimedia

We use media as a pedagogical tool to create a high quality student-centred learning experience by producing accessible custom course materials to drive engagement and knowledge transfer.

Shannon Brandejs

Educational Media Developer
shannon.brandejs@ontariotechu.ca

Shannon has worked at the TLC since she completed her BA. Prior to that, she worked at Western University as an instructional designer. She holds a Masters of Education from Ontario Tech, a Graduate Certificate in Adult Education from Royal Roads, and a BA in Media Theory and Production (specializing in Multimedia Design) from Western. She makes videos, interactive tools, and graphics to improve learning.

Alexander Pilon

Educational Media Developer
alexander.pilon@ontariotechu.ca

As a video 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, hospitality, and the arts. Alexander joins the Teaching and Learning Centre with years of post-secondary instruction experience in Film Production, and Public Relations. Alexander is completing his Master’s in Education at Queen’s University.

Educational Technology

We support the learner-centred experience by providing teaching staff with evidence-based, pedagogically-informed, and engaging technologies that are transformative and empowering.

Hannah Atkinson

Educational Technology Analyst
hannah.atkinson@ontariotechu.ca

Hannah is a two-time graduate of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education with a MEd and a BA (Hons) in Educational Studies and Digital Technology. She is also a Registered Early Childhood Educator passionate about the intentional and meaningful use of educational technology to support learners of all ages and stages. Hannah’s research interests include online and HyFlex learning, non-disposable and alternative assessment, digital play, and innovative learning solutions such as interactive digital learning objects.

Open Education

By creating and advocating for high quality Open Educational Resources and open pedagogical practices, we support learner accessibility while providing students with meaningful experiential learning opportunities.

Pranjal Saloni

Open Education Lab Assistant
pranjal.saloni@ontariotechu.ca

Pranjal is an Open Education Coordinator in the Teaching and Learning Centre, and is a graduate of Ontario Tech with a BEng in Software Engineering and Management (specialization in Internet of Things). She is responsible for managing new and ongoing projects, working with faculty members, and supervising a team of students in creating Open Educational Resources (OERs). Her areas of expertise include project management and open educational research.

Operations

Dr. Susan L. Forbes

Director, Teaching and Learning
susan.forbes@ontariotechu.ca

Susan L. Forbes (PhD University of Western Ontario; MA Wilfrid Laurier University, BA University of Calgary) is the Director 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.

Rebecca Maynard

Faculty Development Coordinator
rebecca.maynard@ontariotechu.ca

Rebecca is a graduate of Ontario Tech, with a BA (Hons) in Communication and Digital Media Studies. By supporting the TLC, they strive to promote accessibility in post-secondary education and a more equitable distribution of knowledge. They are currently pursuing graduate studies in Education and Digital Technologies and Associate in Project Management certification.