# BACKGROUND The mission, vision, values and strategic plan of Northern College will be the basis for the implementation and enforcement of this policy. We recognize that educational institutions worldwide are harnessing and leveraging the benefits provided by technology-enabled education to improve efficiency a | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 1282 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A28_Digital-Technology-Enhanced-Learning.pdf) Referenced from: [Policies & Procedures](/pages/academics/policies/) ## Document text SUBJECT ## BACKGROUND The mission, vision, values and strategic plan of Northern College will be the basis for the implementation and enforcement of this policy. We recognize that educational institutions worldwide are harnessing and leveraging the benefits provided by technology-enabled education to improve efficiency and effectiveness in teaching, learning and research activities. These technologies have the potential to enhance learner's experiences, stimulate discussion, and promote creativity by enabling users to pursue world-class education in flexible learning environments. Northern College embraces the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and is committed to providing an inclusive technology-enhanced learning experience for all learners. We will continue to support accommodations for users with accessibility requirements in all programming while adhering to academic standards. We have a history of, and obligation to, reach out and provide education for those individuals in remote communities who may not otherwise have access to such opportunities without the benefit of technology-enabled resources. Northern College's ability and willingness to do so puts forth the need to have a digital learning policy in place for all college community users. ## POLICY Northern College will provide staff and students with the required tools and training in order to succeed in technology-enhanced learning environments. Northern College supports the intentional use of technology-enhanced learning to: - Increase equity, enhance efficiency and improve the quality of teaching and learning. - Support and encourage the internal development of the digital strategy by promoting and providing guidelines for training and technical support. - Provide information, resources and support services for technology-enabled education. - Identify technology-enhanced teaching and learning needs. - Encourage and support the use of technology-enabled education. - Encourage the sharing of effective technology-enhanced teaching and learning practices. | ISSUE DATE | SUPERSEDES | MANDATORY REVIEW DATE | REFERENCE | SECTION | PAGE OF | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A28_Digital-Technology-Enhanced-Learning.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A28_Digital-Technology-Enhanced-Learning.pdf)