Open Educational Resources in FSL: Collaborate, Create, and Save Time

Integrate Open Educational Resources into Your FSL Classroom.

Our Open Educational Resources in FSL micro-credential is a flexible, self-paced program designed to help educators confidently create, use, and share OER. Developed in partnership with Camerise K-12 Studio, the course connects theory and practice by guiding you through the principles of Creative Commons licensing and copyright. Participants will design and share their own Open Educational Resource, tailored to their teaching context and aligned with the Ontario curriculum.

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Highlights

Flexible, self-paced micro-credential (approximately 8 hours)
Research-informed content developed in partnership with Camerise K-12 Studio
Practical application through the design and sharing of an Open Educational Resource
Focus on Creative Commons licensing and copyright compliance
Facilitator support to guide learning and verify competencies

Why Take the Open Educational Resources in FSL Micro-Credential at Glendon?

This course invites educators to rethink how teaching materials are created and shared through an open and collaborative lens. Grounded in research and shaped by classroom realities, it helps participants move beyond traditional resources to fully leverage the potential of Open Educational Resources while respecting copyright and licensing requirements.

At Glendon, we believe knowledge should be accessible and shareable. Through guided, practical application of OER principles and Creative Commons licensing, participants gain the confidence to create and adapt resources aligned with the Ontario curriculum and responsive to diverse learners. OER become a powerful tool for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable teaching practice.

Who is this course for?

FSL teachers who want to create, adapt, and share Open Educational Resources
Elementary and secondary educators looking to integrate OER into their teaching practice
Instructional coaches and program leaders supporting innovation and collaboration in education
Education professionals committed to promoting equitable access to high-quality learning resources

Register for the Micro-Credential

DATE & TIME
At you own pace,
asynchronous

FORMAT & LANGUAGE
Online,
in French

DURATION
8 hours

FEES
$160 CAD
OSAP eligible

About the Course

This flexible, self-paced micro-credential is designed for FSL teachers who want to integrate Open Educational Resources into their teaching practice. Developed by experts in FSL and open resource design, the course combines theory and practice to support innovation, collaboration, and equitable access to high-quality instructional materials.

Participants will:

Deepen their understanding of Open Educational Resources and their benefits for teaching
Explore different types of Creative Commons licenses and their application in educational contexts
Learn how to create, adapt, and share Open Educational Resources while respecting copyright
Design and publish their own Open Educational Resource tailored to their teaching context

Mirela Cherciov, Associate Researcher, Pauline de Bot, Instructional Designer, and Muriel Péguret, Associate Professor, bring extensive experience in FSL teaching and research on bilingual competency development. They are part of the team leading Camerise K-12 Studio, an innovative collaborative platform that enables FSL teachers to discover, create, and share Open Educational Resources for the classroom.

By providing access to a wide range of adaptable resources aligned with the Ontario curriculum and grounded in the realities of an increasingly diverse learner population, Camerise K-12 Studio contributes to national efforts to strengthen teacher retention in FSL education across Canada.

Important Notes

Please note that our language lessons are non-credit, meaning they do not count toward credit for a degree-granting program. These courses are designed for skill enhancement, whether for personal interest or professional development.

Glendon Continuing Education reserves the right to change or cancel course offerings in the event of mitigating circumstances. If we are no longer able to offer a course, or if you are unable to participate due to changes in the offerings, a full refund will be issued.

Participants who choose to withdraw after the course has started may be eligible for a partial refund, at the discretion of Glendon Continuing Education.

About Camerise

is a community-driven hub dedicated to supporting French as a Second Language (FSL/FLA) education across Canada. Inspired by the resilient and nourishing haskap berry, Camerise reflects a vision of collaboration, inclusion, and growth. Originally developed by a team at �첥��Ƶ’s Glendon Campus, our mission is to ensure that FSL learners, educators, researchers, and administrators have access to engaging, inclusive open educational resources and collaborative tools that help them reach their full potential as bilingual or plurilingual Canadians.

Camerise believes that quality education starts with accessibility and community. Their repository brings together thoughtfully curated and collaboratively created open educational resources (OERs) designed to support teaching and learning in meaningful ways. Through Camerise Studio, contributors across the FSL community can create, share, and explore interactive learning materials, fostering connections and innovation in language education.

Together, they're building an inclusive, engaging space where every voice has a place in shaping the future of FSL teaching and learning in Canada

Contact

Mirela Cherciov, mirelach@glendon.yorku.ca

(647)-468-2588