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Updates from SPARK: The Sheridan Centre for Academic Excellence (Bongo Expiration & ISW)

Sheridan is preparing to transition away from Bongo by March 31, 2026, with Microsoft Teams and Kaltura becoming the supported tools for virtual classrooms and video assignments. Training, resources, and support are available through SPARK to help you prepare, teach, and innovate with confidence. Learn more about this on the SPARK webpage.

This October, Sheridan hosted its first Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW); a three-day, hands-on experience where faculty explored learner-centered teaching through practice, reflection, and peer feedback. The next ISW is tentatively scheduled for December 17-19, 2025. To learn more and register visit the SPARK webpage.

Exciting Training Opportunity: MS Teams, Copyleaks & Kaltura

We are pleased to offer support to Sheridan faculty in Winter 2025 with three powerful new educational tools - Microsoft Teams for Education, Copyleaks, and Kaltura - that have been recently launched and added to your teaching toolbox.

View the full training schedules:
Copyleaks Training Schedule - Winter 2026
MS Teams Training Schedule - Winter 2026 (PDF)
Kaltura Training Schedule - Fall 2025 (PDF)

Exciting Training Opportunity: MS Teams, Copyleaks & Kaltura

Teaching & Learning Academy

  
A comprehensive professional development initiative tailored for newly
      hired full-time faculty.

Through active engagement, collaborative learning, and evidence-based practices, the TLA fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, empowering faculty to deliver exceptional educational experiences.