Open Education Lab
Ontario Tech is proud to host the Open Education (OE) Lab - a student-run, staff-managed group that brings content and technological expertise to the timely creation of high quality Open Educational Resources (OER) that will be used directly in Ontario Tech courses by Ontario Tech students.
The OE Lab provides support for faculty, staff, and students in developing OER and using open education practices to support technology enhanced teaching and learning. Since 2018, our work has helped to save Ontario Tech students over $900,000 in textbook costs!
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Open Education Events
Open Education Events
Open Resource Repository
Open Resource Repository
Ontario Tech Open Voices
Ontario Tech Open Voices
Students working with the OE Lab gain valuable project management, content development, and communication skills which they can then apply to both their coursework and future careers.
Browse through these tabs to meet the current OE Lab team!
Pranjal Saloni
OE Lab Supervisor
I manage the Open Education Lab at Ontario Tech University. I’m an Ontario Tech alum, holding a BEng in Software Engineering and Management with a specialization in the Internet of Things, and I’ve been in this role since 2022. I oversee new and ongoing projects, collaborate closely with faculty to support OER adoption, and supervise the Lab’s student team in the creation, curation, and publication of open educational resources. I also design and run workshops on Open Pedagogy, helping educators integrate open practices into their teaching. My areas of expertise include project management, open educational research, and open 3D printing initiatives.
Aalina Shahid
OER Content Creator
I am in my third year of Medical Laboratory Science as a student under the Faculty of Health Science and I’ve been a part of the OE Lab as of May 2023. With the multiple projects that OE Lab has to offer, I look forward to branching off projects under my faculty and providing resources that upcoming students would appreciate. Apart from being a full time student and working, I usually spend the rest of my time baking, taking long walks, and playing video games.
Abdurehman Ahmad
OER Content Creator and Social Media Coordinator
I am going into my second year of Business administration specifically HR and I hope to pursue that as my pre-med program. I look forward to working with the OE lab to help contribute in making educational resources more accessible to a wide variety of students with different financial backgrounds. My hobbies include cooking, thrifting, gardening (specifically hydroponic), and spending money on my cat.
Maria tifanny vera Martinez
OER Content Creator
I am a fourth-year Electrical Engineering student with a strong interest in technology, innovation, and problem-solving. I previously worked as an intern at Ontario Power Generation, where I gained hands-on experience in technical projects, problem solving and collaboration. Alongside my studies, I curate my creativity through projects such as Open Educational Resources (OER) and other digital initiatives. I enjoy exploring ways to combine engineering, creativity, and accessible learning, and I am particularly interested in initiatives that support innovation, collaboration, and inclusive practices.
Maha Siddiqi
OER Content Creator
I'm currently in my third year of Biological Science specializing in Biomedical Science. I have been a part of the OE lab since May 2024. Working in the OE team has been an incredible experience, providing me with opportunities to contribute to exciting projects such as the Matlab and Maple guides as well as my personal favorite project Pharmacology for Nurses. My hobbies include painting, learning about history, and going on hikes.