SALTISE

Supporting Active Learning and Technological Innovations in Studies of Education

SALTISE

SALTISE Conference 2026

Join us on June 1 & 2
@ École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)

Our theme
Co-creating change: collaboration, courage, and care in Education
Co-créer le changement : collaboration, courage et compassion en éducation

SALTISE Conference 2026

SALTISE Innovator Awards 2026

Congratulations to the SALTISE Awardees!

It is with great pleasure that we recognize the outstanding contributions of this year’s award recipients. These individuals represent the heart of the SALTISE community, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to pedagogical innovation and the advancement of learning sciences. Through their dedicated leadership and collaborative spirit, they have not only strengthened their respective institutions but have also paved the way for more inclusive and effective educational practices across the network.

Carol Hawthorne

Carol Hawthorne

Concordia University, Montreal

Tania Peres

Tania Peres

Faculty , John Abbott College, Montreal

Jasmin Chahal

Jasmin Chahal

Faculty, McGill University, Montreal

Patti Kingsmill

Patti Kingsmill

Pedagogical Counsellor , Vanier College, Montreal

Jasmine Parent

Jasmine Parent

Education Developer , McGill University, Montreal

Emily Foxman

Emily Foxman

Undergraduate Student , McGill University, Montreal

Emma Tomiuk

Emma Tomiuk

Graduate Student , McGill University, Montreal

Heather A. Pearson

Heather A. Pearson

PhD candiate , McGill University, Montreal

Community

Network & Connect

SALTISE has built a strong community of educators with the common interest of enhancing pedagogical practices through the sharing of expertise and resources with one another. We invite you to join the events and groups below and benefit from the community spirit that helps us pivot and adapt to distance education and blended forms of teaching and learning.

Network & Connect

Meet Our Community

SALTISE is a community of educational researchers, post-secondary instructors and faculty developers, across Montreal and the Province of Quebec who actively promote national and international collaborations and partnerships. Our common interests are the exploration and implementation of evidence-based innovations in pedagogy and educational technology.

Phoebe Jackson

Phoebe Jackson

SALTISE Co-Director, John Abbott College, Montreal

Beth Acton

Beth Acton

SALTISE Fellow, John Abbott College, Montreal

Kevin Casey

Kevin Casey

SALTISE Fellow, Vanier College, Montreal

Kurt Holfeld

Kurt Holfeld

SALTISE Fellow, Dawson College, Montreal

Liam Lachance

Liam Lachance

SALTISE Fellow , Dawson College, Montreal

Marianne Lynch

Marianne Lynch

SALTISE Fellow, Vanier College, Montreal

Discover Our Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

Biology Environmental science Geography

Earth History Walk

A self-guided walk exploring how – and why – Earth changed over its 4.6 billion year history.

Photo by Richard Horvath from Unsplash.
STEM Biology

Biologist Says: Mini-Game for Recalling Biology Terms

A familiar and easy to implement game to help students with recall of biological terms.

STEM Mathematics

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Digital Tool

Courseflow - A New Way to Design Learning

CourseFlow is a free application that supports educators in the design of instructionally and pedagogically coherent and aligned courses, curricula units, and academic programs.

Courseflow - A New Way to Design Learning

Explore Our Recorded Webinars

Browse through our curated collection of recorded webinars, where industry leaders, experts, and innovators share valuable insights on a wide range of topics. Whether you’re looking to stay updated on the latest trends, enhance your skills, or gain a deeper understanding of specific subjects, our library of recorded webinars is here to empower and inspire you.