Online Learning News - February 6, 2019

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

Now on teachonline.ca:

Read the 2018 Annual Survey of Online, Digital and Distance Learning in Canadian Post-Secondary Education!

1.36 million online credit course registrations in 2016-2017 in Canadian colleges and universities

The Highlights

1 in 5 students in Canada takes at least 1 online course a year, many taking 3 to 10 courses.
82% of Canadian post-secondary institutions offer online courses for credit, including 91% of universities.
More than two-thirds of Canadian post-secondary institutions consider the learning outcomes of online courses to be equivalent to those of face-to-face courses, with some rating them as superior.

Learn more about the increasing role online learning plays in Canadian post-secondary education in Tracking Online and Digital Learning in Canada, just released by the Canadian Digital Learning and Research Association.

See How Red River College Uses a Games-Based Approach to Teach Web Design

Read how a game-based approach to teaching computer skills at Red River College in Winnipeg, Canada incorporates individual student projects, with marks earned on a cumulative basis. Many students continue to work on their projects even after earning the maximum of 100 points, as they enjoy the competitive game-based learning experience.

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The Call for Proposals for ONLINE LEARNING 2019: Global Summit & EdTech Expo - Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age is now open.

October 8 - 10, 2019 at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada

Inspire and Learn from Your Peers, Exchange Best Practices Internationally and Expand Your Skills and Connections

Contact North | Contact Nord invites you to submit a proposal to share your knowledge, insights, experience and understanding about online, blended and technology-enhanced learning in higher education with colleagues, practitioners, online learning experts, government policy-makers, and private sector providers from around the world in Toronto, Canada at ONLINE LEARNING 2019: Global Summit & EdTech Expo.

Click here for more information and to submit your proposal.

Online registration is now available. Click here to take advantage of the Early Bird registration fee.

Searchable Directory of 65+ Open Universities Worldwide

Throughout the world, more than 65 open universities provide open access to education. Open universities do not require any formal education or credentials to be admitted. They have a common commitment to open access to quality learning and student success.

You can search the directory by location, contact information, delivery modes, enrolment and more!

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Must-Read Books on Online Learning

Mentoring, Tutoring and Coaching Edition!

Books to inspire and guide those committed to the development, expansion and improvement of online learning using mentoring, tutoring and coaching.

For Faculty and Instructors

E-Moderating: The Key to Online Teaching and Learning [3rd Edition]

For Instructional Designers

The Power of Role-Based e-Learning: Designing and Moderating Online Role-Play

For Policy-Makers and Administrators

Improving Opportunities to Engage in Learning: A Study of the Access to Higher Education Diploma

Explore All Must-Read Selections

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