The Centre for Teaching and Learning is committed to excellence, leadership, and transformation in curricular planning, teaching and learning practice, and scholarship. We collaborate with faculty, staff and students across the university, focusing on transformational teaching and learning practice by providing professional development, consulting services, educational technology support, extended learning opportunities and administration, and supporting educational leadership.
Our Mandate
Updated February 2026
Informed by Nipissing’s Academic Plan and Operational Plan, with its clear commitments to student experience, procedural integrity, Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA), the Centre for Teaching and Learning will
- Support faculty and teaching staff in identifying, creating, and sharing meaningful and inclusive learning experiences for Nipissing students and community members
- Foster a culture of accountable and innovative pedagogy that honours our collective responsibility to Truth and Reconciliation, nurturing a diverse learning community where Indigenous ways of knowing are centred and celebrated
- Investigate and advise on effective and innovative educational technologies in online and classroom settings
- Co-create and support strong processes for the development, facilitation, and recognition of teaching excellence and educational leadership at both individual and curricular levels
- Encourage pedagogical and program experimentation in a barrier-free, positive environment for faculty and teaching staff
- Develop revenue streams of mutual benefit to Nipissing, North Bay, and our extended community
LMS Support
If you require assistance related to our Learning Management System (BlackBoard Ultra). Please submit your request at helpdesk.nipissingu.ca, selecting "Blackboard (LMS)\Lockdown Browser" as the category, and then describe your problem.
Curricular Planning
including program creation and maintenance, program mapping, course design, delivery modalities and pedagogical approaches.
Teaching and Learning Practice
focusing on transformational teaching and learning approaches for faculty, students and staff.
Extended Learning
providing expertise in the creation, administration and marketing of micro-credentials, youth, adult and senior programming.
Upcoming Teaching Hub Events
Teaching and Learning with (or against) Generative AI (Hybrid)
GeneralMonday, August 17, 2026 , 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMJoin us, In person (A252-C) or online, to discuss some practical approaches to responsible and human-centred generative AI use in teaching and learning (including the responsibility to object to its use if necessary).Blackboard Tests, Assignments, Accommodations, Exceptions and Content Organization
GeneralWednesday, August 19, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026 , 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLearn how to create and manage assessments in Blackboard Ultra and organize content to support a positive learning experience.The Intermediate Blackboard Toolbox
GeneralThursday, August 20, 2026 , 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMThis intermediate-level workshop highlights Blackboard features that support three key areas of teaching: student engagement, collaboration, and assessment.H5P Jumpstart: Create Your First Interactive Learning Activity
GeneralWednesday, August 26, 2026 , 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMIn this hands-on session, you'll create a drag-and-drop activity from scratch while learning the basics of H5P and the Lumi editor.
In-person only. Please ensure Lumi can be installed on your work laptop before attending.Advanced Assessment Tools
GeneralWednesday, August 26, 2026 , 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLearn how to use advanced Blackboard assessment tools including question pools, question analysis and rubrics.