How to Create a New Project
29 steps
Ecampusontario
1
Navigate to <https://exchange.ecampusontario.ca/>
2
After logging into your account, you will land on the Dashboard page where you can create and manage projects. Click the **“New Project +” button** to create a new project.
3
Select a **project type** before proceeding.
Tip! Click on the **"?" icon** to learn about the difference between project types. Service Provider Support (SPS) projects are for applicants who will act as the project lead on the project, have their own funding and would like to be matched with a virtual learning service provider. Project Management and Service Provider Support (PMSPS) projects are for organizations that have their own funding and would like to collaborate with eCampusOntario to produce a virtual learning project. OEX will help you define your project scope and recruit a member institution to facilitate the creation of your virtual learning resource by acting as project lead for the project.
4
Click "**Continue**" **button**
Tip! You have the option to save a draft and return later to finish your project application.
Project Lead
5
Provide the **first and last name** of the project lead.
6
Provide **name, job title, and email of signing authority** (Individual with authority to bind your institution/organization).
7
Select project lead **institution/organization** from drop-down list.
8
Click "**Next**" **button**
Project Details
9
Provide "**Project title**" and "**Project description**."
Tip! View the 'Project Application Guidelines' section of the [User Guide for Project Leads page](https://www.ecampusontario.ca/ontarioexchange/user-guide-project-leads/) for help with project application best practices.
10
Select an **academic discipline** that best describes your project. If your project doesn't fall under any academic discipline, select “Support Resources”.
11
Select the **project subject** that best fits your project.
12
Select the **intended end-user(s)** of your project deliverable.
13
Optional: Provide additional **details about your end-user**, if applicable.
14
Provide **projected start and end dates.**
15
Click "**Next**" **button**.
Matching Information
16
Select the **services you are requesting from OEX service providers**.
17
**Briefly describe how the requested external service(s) will support the completion of your project.** Minimum word count 50.
18
**Outline your project milestones and their corresponding timeline.** Additionally, if the project is already in progress, provide a brief description of the completed activities to date. Minimum word count 100.
19
Provide an **approximate percentage** for the current progress of the project. If the project has not started, put 0%.
20
Briefly describe the **plan to meet AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliance standards** and, if applicable, plans to ensure greater access or accessibility to the open educational resource (OER) being developed.
21
Optional: Share any **additional information** that may help us match you with a service provider within our repository.
22
In the provided field, indicate the **expected number of Open Educational Resources (OER) this project will produce.**
23
Indicate whether you will be **uploading the produced OER to the eCampusOntario Open Library.** Please note that all OEX projects from eCampusOntario member institutions are required to submit an OER to the Open Library.
24
**If you will not be uploading OER** to the eCampusOntario Open Library. Please **tell us why**.
25
Enter the **project budget (HST not included)** in the relevant field.
26
Click "**Next**" **button**.
Requirements
27
Ensure you have **reviewed all requirements thoroughly** and mark each checkbox accordingly.
28
Click "**Submit" button** once this section is complete.
29
After submitting, you can review or edit certain parts of your project application on the project details page, or return to the dashboard.
How to Create a New Project
29 steps
Ecampusontario
1
Navigate to <https://exchange.ecampusontario.ca/>
2
After logging into your account, you will land on the Dashboard page where you can create and manage projects. Click the **“New Project +” button** to create a new project.
3
Select a **project type** before proceeding.
Tip! Click on the **"?" icon** to learn about the difference between project types. Service Provider Support (SPS) projects are for applicants who will act as the project lead on the project, have their own funding and would like to be matched with a virtual learning service provider. Project Management and Service Provider Support (PMSPS) projects are for organizations that have their own funding and would like to collaborate with eCampusOntario to produce a virtual learning project. OEX will help you define your project scope and recruit a member institution to facilitate the creation of your virtual learning resource by acting as project lead for the project.
4
Click "**Continue**" **button**
Tip! You have the option to save a draft and return later to finish your project application.
Project Lead
5
Provide the **first and last name** of the project lead.
6
Provide **name, job title, and email of signing authority** (Individual with authority to bind your institution/organization).
7
Select project lead **institution/organization** from drop-down list.
8
Click "**Next**" **button**
Project Details
9
Provide "**Project title**" and "**Project description**."
Tip! View the 'Project Application Guidelines' section of the [User Guide for Project Leads page](https://www.ecampusontario.ca/ontarioexchange/user-guide-project-leads/) for help with project application best practices.
10
Select an **academic discipline** that best describes your project. If your project doesn't fall under any academic discipline, select “Support Resources”.
11
Select the **project subject** that best fits your project.
12
Select the **intended end-user(s)** of your project deliverable.
13
Optional: Provide additional **details about your end-user**, if applicable.
14
Provide **projected start and end dates.**
15
Click "**Next**" **button**.
Matching Information
16
Select the **services you are requesting from OEX service providers**.
17
**Briefly describe how the requested external service(s) will support the completion of your project.** Minimum word count 50.
18
**Outline your project milestones and their corresponding timeline.** Additionally, if the project is already in progress, provide a brief description of the completed activities to date. Minimum word count 100.
19
Provide an **approximate percentage** for the current progress of the project. If the project has not started, put 0%.
20
Briefly describe the **plan to meet AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliance standards** and, if applicable, plans to ensure greater access or accessibility to the open educational resource (OER) being developed.
21
Optional: Share any **additional information** that may help us match you with a service provider within our repository.
22
In the provided field, indicate the **expected number of Open Educational Resources (OER) this project will produce.**
23
Indicate whether you will be **uploading the produced OER to the eCampusOntario Open Library.** Please note that all OEX projects from eCampusOntario member institutions are required to submit an OER to the Open Library.
24
**If you will not be uploading OER** to the eCampusOntario Open Library. Please **tell us why**.
25
Enter the **project budget (HST not included)** in the relevant field.
26
Click "**Next**" **button**.
Requirements
27
Ensure you have **reviewed all requirements thoroughly** and mark each checkbox accordingly.
28
Click "**Submit" button** once this section is complete.
29
After submitting, you can review or edit certain parts of your project application on the project details page, or return to the dashboard.
