Online Learning News - April 4, 2018

This Contact North I Contact Nord series, Open Education Resources (OER) Applications from Around the World, explores thirteen examples of how OER are developed, integrated and used for teaching, learning and organizational change.

Applications from universities in Alberta, Canada offer 2 examples:

OER: An Implementation in Maskwacis Cultural College, an Indigenous College in Alberta, Canada

A Flexible OER Implementation Using a Commercial Application at Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada

Major Developments, Challenges, Opportunities in Online and Distance Education

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. 

In this Insight Report, Adnan Qayyam and Olaf Zawacki-Richter highlight the themes that emerge from two recent books they edited on current and future directions in online learning in 12 countries from all parts of the globe. Their snapshot outlines key developments, challenges, and numerous innovations and opportunities, some in individual institutions and others with national scope.

Read the full report here

Updated!
Searchable Directory of 2,400+ Online Learning Companies from Around the World

To help colleges, universities, training providers, and faculty and instructors find the latest products and services to help improve the learning experience for their students, Contact North | Contact Nord Research Associate Dr. Don McIntosh compiled a comprehensive directory of 2,400+ vendors of online learning products and services. 

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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 

For Instructional Designers 

For Policy Makers and Administrators 

Explore All Must-Read selections 

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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

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Advancing Learning Conference

May 23-25, 2018 - London, Ontario

Fanshawe College invites you to what will be an engaging and inspirational conference designed to promote and present the best in technology-enabled teaching and learning in the Ontario college system. Join us from May 23 to 25, 2018 at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario and learn first-hand from practicing educators about a host of topics related to educational technology, digital tools, digital learning environments, and student engagement.

Visit www.AdvancingLearning.ca/2018 for more information and to register

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Transforming Education Through Open Approaches

April 24-26, 2018 - Delft, The Netherlands

The Open Education Global Conference is where the world meets to discuss how open education helps us achieve universal access, equity, innovation and opportunity in education. The OE Global conference is the most internationally diverse conference devoted exclusively to open education, attracting researchers, practitioners, policy makers, educators and students from more than 35 countries to discuss and explore how open education advances educational practices around the world.

Visit https://conference.oeconsortium.org/2018/for more information and to register