They’re back: OTF Connects webinars
OTF is pleased to announce their newest series of excellent OTF Connects webinars. Over the coming weeks and months, OTF’s newest series of webinars will feature tips and tools to support you on your teaching and learning journey, across divisions and subject areas.
Their easy-to-use webinar platform provides you with free, effective professional learning accessible–from a distance–across multiple types of devices. You will leave each session with strategies and tools you can transfer to your own learning context. Registration for each webinar is limited, so sign up early to avoid disappointment.
November
Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution in Action for Teachers
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Since the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), and in particular ChatGPT, the world of education has been profoundly disrupted, prompting us to adapt. Many of us are still seeking to understand how Gen AI works and how we can use these powerful tools to support our educational practices.
This session will provide an overview of Gen AI, how it functions, and the challenges it poses in our society and within our educational system. It will also present practical applications of Gen AI for teachers.
Meet your Presenter
Originally from Smooth Rock Falls in northeastern Ontario,
Daniel Dubé is an experienced educator and trainer based at École secondaire catholique Algonquin in North Bay. With over 20 years in secondary education and 18 years in distance learning, Daniel specializes in supporting educators with technical and pedagogical resources, including managing the Brightspace Virtual Learning Environment and Google for Education suite.
A father of three, Daniel is also an avid sports fan and outdoor enthusiast. His journey in education, philosophy, and family life is highlighted in episode 39 of the Inspire Leadership podcast and the TV show À fond de train on Unis TV. For Daniel, “To accept being good is to refuse to be excellent.
December
Enhancing Classroom Practices with Generative AI – Part 2*
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
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Join expert Teacher-Librarian Deidre Harrington, as she shares her hands-on experience in enhancing classroom practices in the age of generative AI. This webinar will focus on:
- Academic integrity and ethics. Teaching critical understanding, including detecting AI generated content and recognizing “AI slop”.
- Reimagining assessment questions to discourage reliance on generative AI and promote intellectual autonomy.
- Moving beyond traditional written responses by incorporating graphic organizers and visual thinking tools into assessments.
*Participation in the previous session of this webinar is not required, but if you would like to watch Part 1, you can find it here.
Meet your Presenter
This is Deidre Harrington‘s 21st year in education. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University. Over the years, she has served in various roles, including classroom teacher, eLearning instructor, summer school teacher, department head, Learning Technologies Coordinator, and Ministry course writer. Deidre’s goal is to empower educators to integrate technology effectively to enhance student engagement while also recognizing that mistakes are inevitable, and learning can be messy. She has shared her digital misadventures in professional development presentations both locally and at provincial conferences such as BOLTT and OTKR12.
