Online Learning News - April 18, 2018 | Welcome to TeachOnline

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A bi-weekly update from Contact North ǀ Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network

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Explore the Trends & Developments in Digital Learning Policy

As the adoption of online learning accelerates, so does the need for digital learning policies. Academic administrators, funders, and government policy makers need to develop appropriate policies to address issues such as access, quality, security, resource use and funding.

Let’s Engage in a Much-Needed Worldwide Discussion on the Need for and Best Use of Digital Learning Policy highlights existing policies, options, challenges and examples of implementation that offer a foundation for discussion, debate and development of policies reflecting the unique needs of online learning.
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A Collaboration Between Northern College in Haileybury, Canada and Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada Creates an Online Degree Program in Mining Engineering Technology

Northern College and Queen’s University have been educating people for the mining industry for more than 100 years. Together they designed a Bachelor of Mining Engineering Technology (BTech) Degree program enabling students to continue their education in a decidedly modern way.

Read about the collaboration here

Blended Learning Quick Fact Check!

Discover the ten key facts about blended learning in an easy to digest format. Each fact is supplemented with links to worldwide resources extending and deepening the core ideas.

Find out how blended learning helps facilitate student engagement and interaction.

Explore Ten Key Facts About Blended Learning here

On the Cusp of Change in Approaches to Teaching and Learning: Perspectives of Presidents of Ontario’s Colleges

Contact North | Contact Nord’s special series of 11 Insight Reports on the latest topics and trends in online and distance learning from leading experts around the world is now available on teachonline.ca.

Former Sir Sanford Fleming College
President Brian Desbiens explores the accomplishments, plans, and aspirations of 14 presidents of Ontario’s colleges, providing insight into how online learning has already and continues to change Ontario institutions, the role of presidents in facilitating this change, and their goals and visions for the next few years.

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2018 Searchable Directory of 1,700 Upcoming Education and Technology Conferences from Around the World

You can now search the 38th edition of the Educational Technology and Related Education Conferences by Contact North I Contact Nord Research Associate, Clayton R. Wright, using sort filters such as conference title, date, country, organizer, and venue as well as a keyword search.

The sort and search options are unique features offered by Contact North I Contact Nord to enhance your experience as you look through the more than 1,700 conferences from around the world listed in this directory.

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		New Additions! Must-Read Books on Online Learning features books and articles that may be of interest to all those involved in the expansion and improvement of online learning. For Faculty & Instructors Higher Education by Design - Best Practices for Curricular Planning and Instruction For Instructional Designers Open Education: from OERs to MOOCs For Policy Makers and Administrators Learning Analytics in Higher Education - Current Innovations, Future Potential, and Practical Applications Explore All Must-Read selections

		Register Now! Ryerson University ChangSchoolTalks2018 Serious Games May 3, 2018 Serious Games - ChangSchoolTalks 2018 is a professional development and networking event to be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. ChangSchoolTalks 2018 will bring together nine internationally renowned speakers to discuss game-based learning in the following three tracks: Higher Education, Healthcare and Corporate training. Learn how the design, development and application of serious games can meet your organization’s education and training needs. Visit https://changschooltalks.ryerson.ca/ for more information and to register

		Register Now! Lambton College The 5th Annual Mobile Summit May 16 & 17, 2018 at Centennial College Lambton College is hosting the 5th annual Mobile Summit in partnership with Centennial College. This summit is a learning and sharing platform for educators, administrators and support staff from college, university and the K-12 sectors to learn about the value of mobile learning, how to integrate it into the classroom and achieve maximum results with student engagement. Visit https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/mobilesummit/ for more information and to register

		Register Now! The Art and Science of Presentation by Design Workshop Improve Your Presentation Skills! April 24, 2018, McMaster University, Hamilton McMaster learning and presentation experts, Joe Kim, Barb Fenesi and media specialist Paulina Rzeczkowska, provide evidence-based strategies and insights for designing and delivering effective and engaging materials for presentations. Understanding how to enhance your message for focus, clarity, and engagement helps your audience retain information for the long-term. You can join in person or livestream through Zoom. Visit https://apsworkshop.eventbrite.ca/ for more information and to register

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