Contact
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, subject-specific reviews, tutoring, and more!
Visit the TLC
To ensure that our supports best meet your needs, we recommend you book an appointment with us.
- Students: Browse our support availability on QuadC.
- Faculty, Instructors, and Teaching Assistants: Book appointments in advance via support request form or email.
Instructional Support - North
Instructional Support - North Campus
LIB 026A, Campus Library (lower level)
Student Learning Support - North
Student Learning Centre - North Campus
SHA 223, 227, 228, 229, Shawenjigewining Hall, second level.
All Support - Downtown
Downtown Campus
Learning Lab Downtown, CHA 237, Charles Hall (second level)
Meet the TLC Team

Dr. Lidya Salim
Manager, Instructional Support
lidya.salim@ontariotechu.ca

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

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.

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.

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

Hannah Atkinson
Educational Technology Analyst
hannah.atkinson@ontariotechu.ca
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 Coordinator
pranjal.saloni@ontariotechu.ca
Operations

Dr. Susan L. Forbes
Director, Teaching and Learning
susan.forbes@ontariotechu.ca

Rebecca Maynard
Faculty Development Coordinator
rebecca.maynard@ontariotechu.ca