CAMERISE is an initiative originally driven by a team at York University’s Glendon Campus.
Camerise, or haskap in English, is a small and super nutritious berry with a subtle and complex flavour. They grow in clusters and can be eaten fresh or made into a variety of desserts. The plant is very hardy and flourishes in North American climates.
This delicious small fruit represents the vision of our hub project for French as a second language in Canada: to offer students, educators, researchers, and administrators a space to collaborate for the sustainability of FSL/FLA-teaching programs in Canada.
Our objective is to ensure all FSL/FLA stakeholders in Canada have access to inclusive and engaging open educational resources and collaborative tools as well as the support they need to reach their full potential as bilingual or plurilingual Canadians.
Come to our hub and enjoy the contributions from FSL/FLA stakeholders’, help nourish the transformation of the field with your energy, and be part of an ever blossoming community of practice.
Creating Together, Learning Together: Camerise’s Vision
At Camerise, we firmly believe that quality education is rooted in access to well-designed, inclusive, and pedagogically relevant open educational resources (OERs). Our repository reflects this vision by featuring two distinct yet complementary types of OERs, both aimed at a shared goal: supporting the teaching and learning of French as a second language (FSL) across Canada.
1. Guided Collaborations for Assured Quality
OERs developed through formal collaborations—with school boards or during creation workshops hosted by Camerise—go through a thorough process of drafting, review, and evaluation prior to publication.
This process involves the expertise of professionals from the field of education, including:
- Pedagogical specialists
- Classroom educators
- Educational researchers
- Open education experts
Together, they ensure that each resource aligns with learning objectives, is clearly structured, inclusive, and adapted to real classroom contexts.
2. Independent Contributions, Thoughtfully Supported
OERs submitted independently by members of the Camerise community—without direct support from our team—are equally valued. These open contributions expand the diversity of teaching approaches available in our repository.
To support creators in this process, Camerise Studio offers a range of practical tools and resources, such as:
- Checklists
- Design guides
- Evaluation rubrics
- And our Cheat Sheet, designed to help creators submit OERs to open repositories or LMS platforms.
We believe that every voice has a place in the OER ecosystem, and we are committed to equipping, inspiring, and connecting the creators and users who contribute to the openness and vitality of the FSL field.
Our Values
Canada
Accessibility
Mobilization
Education
Research
Inclusion
Service
Equity
Resources curated by the Camerise Community
Camerise Initiatives realized and in progress
Stakeholders who are creating change
Grow and Create Change
Discover ways to learn more and get involved in initiatives supporting leadership, growth and change in FSL/FLA.
Connect and Co-Create
Camerise provides all FSL/FLA stakeholders with the ability to connect, discuss and develop professional and personal networks that foster an inclusive community of contributors, evaluators and reflexive practitioners, together engaged in improving FSL/FLA education.
Explore the Repository
There are several ways you can find teaching and learning resources on Camerise:
● Search from the search bar on the home page, using the dropdown menus to further refine your results by subject, program, or education level.
● Browse resources by scrolling through the collection on the home page, then perform a keyword search or use the dropdown menus to narrow your results.
● Share a collection of your favourite resources with others by selecting Save to board then sharing a link to your board.
How to Use Camerise
Camerise is an initiative run by a group of teachers and professors from across Canada who are looking to encourage French language learners and teachers.
