Symposium Lightning Talks are 15-minute, rapid-fire, presentations that highlight specific projects, initiatives, and eLearning stories.

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Past Lightning Talks (formerly "Showcases")

2021

eLearning Showcase I 

Showcase I Recording, Dec. 8 2021 (YouTube)

1. Are you still watching?: Developing an On-Demand Library Workshop Service. Kaitlyn Merriman & Michael Myers, Unity Health

2. Lessons from the Edge of COVID-19: Academic Librarians Online Learning Roles pre-2020. Heather McTavish, Ontario Tech University

3. Rare Books and eLearning. Andreea Marin, Massey College

4. Finding Evidence-based Information for Health Sciences Students: A series of open-licensed information literacy modules for colleges and other institutions across Ontario. Graham Lavender, Michener Institute

eLearning Showcase II 

Showcase II Recording, Dec 9 2021 (YouTube)

1. Actualizing the digital library with interactive student learning and engagement projects. James Murphy & Marc Stoeckle, Alexandra Alisauskas, University Calgary

2. Screen readers: Learning an essential technology for eLearning. Mark Weiler, Wilfrid Laurier University

3. Moving a Library Class Online in a Pinch? Easy H5Peasy. Lydia Thorne, Ontario Tech University (presentation 3 on eCampusOntario H5P Studio)

eLearning Showcase III

Showcase III Recording, Dec 9 2021 (YouTube)

1. Accessibility and UDL in Action: Assessing Articulate Rise 360. Savannah Li, Kaushar Mahetaji & Amanda Yang, University of Toronto

2. Transitioning Digital Literacy Support to a Virtual Model. Julio Palacios, Seneca College

3. Collaboratively creating Endnote tutorial videos: successes and challenges. Glyneva Bradley-Ridout &  Kaushar Mahetaji, University Toronto

2020

2020 #1 Showcase Recording (YouTube)

1. Throwing the 'abundance of caution' to the wind: Reflections on moving a 140-session workshop series online - Daisy Dowdall (University of Toronto)

2. Reference Training - From training binder to Canvas course - Kaelan Caspary, Kate Gibbings, Fiona Munroe (Ontario Tech)

3. ASAP asynchronous instruction: creating quick tutorials in Iorad - Nora Mulvaney (Ryerson University)

2020 #2 Showcase Recording (YouTube)

1. Stepping up: Supporting a virtual summer undergraduate research program - Zahra Premji, K Alix Hayden (University of Calgary) 

2. Virtual Practicums: Unique Challenges and Opportunities - Monica Ji Yoon Mun, Teodor Dobre (University of Alberta) 

3. Learning from Zoom Bombing: Lessons on Security and Outreach - Nadine Hoffman (University of Calgary),  Danya Leebaw (University of Minnesota) 

4. Jammin’ at the Library: Using a Collaborative Digital Whiteboard for Online Learning - Lydia Thorne (Ontario Tech) 

2020 #3 Showcase Recording (YouTube)

1. APA in Minutes: The Data-Driven Remix - Ewan Gibson, Aliya Dalfen, Amy Weir (Humber College)

2. Mix & Match Library Tutorial Videos - Melissa Cheung (University of Ottawa) 

3. Micro-credentials in academic libraries: Is there room for us on the Digital Badgewagon? - Liana Giovando (Pertinence.ca)

2020 #4 Showcase Recording (YouTube) 

1. Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Using Online Tools to Facilitate Collaboration and Social Engagement - Aneta Kwak, Jeff Newman (University of Toronto) 

2. Zoom Rooms are your friend - Nicole Eva (University of Lethbridge) 

3. Promoting the Library & Learning Centres as a Waypoint in Students’ Journey through Online Learning - Sasha Chernomurova, Cindy Lum (Centennial College) 

4. Articulate Rise 360 to Design Self-Paced Online Modules in the Health Sciences - Mikaela Gray, Glyneva Bradley-Ridout, Kaitlin Fuller (University of Toronto) 

1. DOOD, Where’s My Information Literacy? – Angela Henshilwood & Tracy Zahradnik

   1. • Slides-2018 #1

2. Part of Something Bigger: Library Community, Online and Part-Time – Meredith Fischer 

   1. • Slides-2018 #2

3. Promoting and Supporting Academic Integrity at Sheridan College – Angela Clark

   1. • Slides-2018 #3

4. Metamorphosis: Transforming eLearning Objects Through Reflection & Feedback – Allie Fallis & Anne He

   1. • Slides-2018 #4

5. Interactive Wayfinder: Discovering the Library at Your Own Pace – James Mason 

   1. • Slides-2018 #5

2017

1. Migration Frustration: The Unexpected Surprises of Transitioning to a New LMS – Mélanie Brunet & Michelle Brown

   1. • Slides-2017 #1

2. Sprinting to the OER Finish Line – Kelly Dermody

   1. • Slides-2017 #2

3. A Toolkit to Get Your Open Textbook Off the Ground - Mariya Maistrovskaya & Stephanie Orfano

   1. • Slides-2017 #3

4. Let's Get Digital (Training): Creating a Responsive Staff Training Program – Lindsey Robinson

   1. • Slides-2017 #4

5. You May Never See Us, But We’re Everywhere:  Embedding Services and Resources Without In-Person Instruction – Chris Woodley

   1. • Slides-2017 #5 

2016

1. Introducing the Learning Portal – Tanis Fink

   1. • Slides-2016 #1

2. Library Resources and Services Seamlessly Integrated into the Learning Management System - Marg Sloan, Roxanne Isard, & Jim Seale

   1. • Slides-2016 #2

3. How Accessible are Online Vendor Tutorials? – Joanne Oud

   1. • Slides-2016 #3

4. First Steps in eLearning at the Toronto Public Library - Mary-Beth Armina

   1. • Slides-2016 #4

5. BRYT: An Online Business Research Toolkit - Stephanie Quail

   1. • Slides-2016 #5

6. Library Quest: An Interactive Mobile Orientation - Aliya Dalfen

   1. • Slides-2016 #6

2015

1. Free and Easy Ways to Make Your Videos Accessible – Kelly Dermody

   1. • Slides-2015 #1 

2. Making a Mark with SoftChalk! – Claire Wollen

   1. • Slides-2015 #2  

3. Virtually There: How to Transform a Face-to-Face Workshop into an Online Experience - Lucia Costanzo

   1. • Slides-2015 #3 

4. LibGuides and the Flipped Workshop - Sandy Iverson

   1. • Slides-2015 #4 

5. Fostering a Culture of e-Learning at McMaster’s Health Sciences Library – Jack Young & Denise Smith

   1. • Slides-2015 #5

6. eLearning for Engineers - Alexie Brown & Angela Henshilwood

   1. • Slides-2015 #6

2014

1. AODA Learning Program at Hamilton Public Library – Erika Pavkovic

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #1 

2. Staff eLearning with Mobile Things – Emily Burns

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #2 

3. Scenario-Based eLearning for Staff – Agnieszka Gorgon

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #3 

4. APA in Minutes: Redux – Caleb Domsy

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #3 

5. Importing Tutorials and Quizzes into the LMS in One Easy Step: Library Cartridges! – Jennifer Peters & Adele Magowan

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #5 

6. Mobile Learning Innovation in Information Literacy – Tony Tin

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #6

7. RULA – The Internet is Our New Bookshelf – Kelly Dermody

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #7

8. Let’s Collaborate! Working with Distance Education Faculty within a DE Course – Jennifer Easter

   1. • Recording (YouTube) 2014 #8