Empowered Educator – Winter 2026

A program designed and offered by eCampusOntario


Do you want to improve your online teaching skills? Do you want to be able to create content, gather resources, support your students' learning or design effective assessment tools? This professional learning program could be just what you are looking for!

The program is designed to:

  • explore key skills and knowledge to extend and transform your teaching and learning
  • contribute to the digital fluency of educators like you
  • support digital tool selection using evidence-based research

The program's six modules are available asynchronously on the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS). Each module takes an average of 4 to 6 hours to complete, and is designed to be taken at your own pace.

Starting January 19, 2026, optional synchronous information and coaching sessions will be held during the Winter. These sessions are an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues and receive guidance from eCampusOntario specialists.

  • Monday, January 19, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Monday, January 26, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Monday, February 2, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Monday, February 9, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Monday, February 16, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Monday, February 23, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Monday, March 2, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Monday, March 9, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Register now with your uOttawa email address!

Participation in the program is entirely free!

For a complete program description in English.
For a complete program description in French.

This program is offered by eCampusOntario. For any technical assistance during the program, please contact eCampusOntario.

Event details

Start date Monday, January 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm
End date Friday, March 13, 2026 - 1:00 pm
Duration Offered over several weeks
Deadline Friday, February 27, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Registered 5
Seats available 95
Organizer eCampusOntario
Audience Professors, TAs, RAs
Language English event
Delivery mode Brightspace course with optional synchronous sessions
Location Fully online