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Contact North | Contact Nord is funded by
the Government of Ontario
Contact North | Contact Nord is funded by
the Government of Ontario
Contact North | Contact Nord EdTech Services helps Ontario education and training providers put technology to work with their learners. Start with what you want your learners to be able to learn, practise or experience.
We can help identify technology that fits, get it set up and ready to use, prepare instructors and facilitators, and provide ongoing technical support.
Services are available at no cost to eligible Ontario education and training providers, with a particular focus on those serving learners in small, rural, remote, fly-in, Indigenous and Northern communities.
Create and deliver online courses, live classes and training.
AI-powered interpersonal skills practice that helps learners build communication, empathy and decision-making skills in realistic conversations before facing real situations. Educators can create customizable, roleplay simulations specific to their learners’ needs.
VR simulations for soft skills and workplace conversations that help learners practice interviews and communication skills in a safe environment. For graduate readiness and job readiness.
Examples, not limits.
Offerings evolve as technologies change and new learning and training needs are identified.
Depending on the technology and your needs, Contact North | Contact Nord EdTech Services can help you:
Identify technology that fits the learning need.
Configure and implement the environment application or equipment.
Prepare instructors, trainers and facilitators.
Provide ongoing technical support for instructors and learners.
when environments and services were needed
Contact North | Contact Nord EdTech Services helps education and training providers bring online and technology-enabled learning to learners where they are. We provide the technology, implementation support, training and ongoing technical assistance needed to help put it into practical use.
This is particularly important for learners in small, rural, remote, fly-in, Indigenous and Northern communities, where geography and distance can otherwise limit access to learning and training opportunities.
Contact North | Contact Nord EdTech Services is available at no cost to eligible Ontario colleges, universities, Indigenous Institutes, school boards, literacy and basic skills providers, training organizations, community organizations and other education and training providers.
Priority is given to those serving learners in small, rural, remote, fly-in, Indigenous and Northern communities.
Tell us what you want your learners to be able to learn, practise or experience. We’ll work with you to explore which technologies and support can help make it happen.
Joni Sharkey, MET
Director, Contact North | Contact Nord EdTech Services
807-346-3119
[email protected]