Communities of Practice
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Virtual Showcases
Join us for one or more Virtual Showcases where you can connect with peers and see guest presenters share their approaches, strategies and tips.
Contact Monika or use the contact form to find out more.
If you are looking for new ideas on how digital technology can help you
- organize your work
- connect with learners, colleagues and partners
- enhance learning
Join us for one or more Virtual Showcases where you can connect with peers and see guest presenters share their approaches, strategies and tips.
Discover new ideas and connect with colleagues
Virtual Showcases are facilitated discussions featuring guests representing community-based, school board and college programs, who demonstrate how they use digital technology and blended learning to create interesting and innovative learning spaces, programs or offerings for learners. Showcases provide:
- a chance to meet online and connect with practitioners from across Ontario
- a place to learn about hot topics and to share perspectives
Bring your questions and leave the sessions inspired with practical tips and resources you can use at your own program.
How Virtual Showcases work
Showcases are:
- convenient to access from office or home
- well paced and organized with a chance to ask questions
There are four Showcases per year — in May, June, October and November. You can come to as many as you like. Each Virtual Showcase discussion is 1.5 hours. ASL interpretation will be provided. Recordings for each session will be made available.
Dates and Topics
FALL SESSIONS
To LMS or Not to LMS: That Is the Question – Bringing Lessons and Training Online
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many literacy programs to rapidly shift their lessons and training into online environments, sparking a surge in interest around Learning Management Systems (LMS). But where do we stand now?
Join us for a dynamic conversation with guests from the literacy community as we explore the current landscape of online learning. We’ll discuss the tools and platforms that have helped make content accessible to learners, tutors, and staff, share what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and offer practical tips and insights for programs considering—or reconsidering—their digital strategy.
AI in LBS – Still Just a Tool, or a Game Changer?
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved significantly since we first explored its potential in Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs a year ago. With new tools emerging and existing ones becoming more sophisticated, the ways we use AI have also transformed. So, what’s happening now?
Join us for an engaging conversation with guests from the literacy community who are actively integrating AI into their programs. From prompt engineering to creating graphics and videos, to developing training materials, we’ll dive into how AI is reshaping our work—and what that means for educators, staff, and learners alike.
PAST SESSIONS
Succession, Contingency and Onboarding Planning: Ensuring Continuity in your Program
Delivered on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Growing Your LBS Community: Innovative and Practical Ways to Enhance Your Engagement Strategies
Delivered on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Explore the The Virtual Showcase Collection to see what happened in past sessions.
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