About ABEL 

The award-winning Advanced Broadband Enabled Learning (ABEL) Program transforms learning by connecting people, virtually and face-to-face.

Founded in 2002, ABEL is led and funded by Office of the Vice President, Research & Innovation at York University and the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). Since its inception, ABEL has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise across Canada, and has established national and international credibility as a leading authority on new modes of teaching, training, learning and collaboration.

Mandate

ABEL strives to improve results through its networks for knowledge sharing and collaboration and its professional learning programs. Through both public and private sector partnerships and a research-based approach, ABEL integrates new and existing technologies in teaching and learning. This combination of networks, partnerships, and a focus on research drives innovative models for teaching, training and learning and creates opportunities for transformation.

ABEL connects researchers, educators, public and private sector organizations and other affiliated partners through the program’s services:  

Delivering professional learning  

Providing access to technological tools and support 

Delivering and providing learning resources 

Building effective partnerships  

Driving innovation and mobilization through research 

Offering technical and pedagogical consulting services 

Values

Collaboration: Harnessing the power of collective knowledge by connecting people effectively and efficiently.

Innovation: Building potential through new ways of learning.

Transformation: Creating value and new opportunities for people and organizations.