Online Learning News - February 7, 2018

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

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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 are now available on teachonline.ca. In this edition, find out more about Rethinking Learning & Teaching in the Digital Age and discover the 10 key developments changing the dynamics of universities and colleges!

From competency-based and outcome-based learning to e-portfolios, Rethinking Learning & Teaching in the Digital Age provides an overview of the top 10 key developments in technology-enabled learning. It challenges us to rethink what we are doing, how to accomplish what needs to be done and who we are able to serve.

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From Idea to Application: Technology Enhanced Learning Design at The Open University, United Kingdom

Technology Enhanced Learning in the Learning and Teaching Innovation portfolio at United Kingdom’s Open University (OU) works as part of a team effort on the design of all new modules developed at the OU. Recent projects in adaptive and collaborative learning highlight the design process, with its focus on student success, the use of learning analytics and the importance of a continuous improvement process.

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

Three of the applications highlight approaches from the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.

Investments in OER development and training for faculty, staff and students at Notre Dame University in Lebanon aim to deepen student engagement and capacity as self-directed learners.

Open Educational Resources at Notre Dame University, Louaize, Lebanon

Development of three OER courses at Wawasan University in Malaysia resulted in both student satisfaction and cost efficiencies.

Open Educational Resources: The Experience of the Wawasan Open University, Penang, Malaysia

Creating a culture that supports the development and utilization of OER is central to the success of the initiative at the Federal University Paraná in Brazil.

OER Implementation in the Federal University Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil

New! Searchable Directory of 65+ Open Universities Worldwide

Search Location, Contact Information, Delivery Modes, Enrolment and more!

Throughout the world, more than 65 open universities provide open and equal access to education. Open universities do not require any formal education or credentials to be admitted.

The world’s 10 largest open universities have a combined enrolment exceeding 16.5 million students, with the largest numbers in Asia followed by Africa and Europe.

Open universities currently use a range of pedagogical approaches and delivery modes ranging from print, to radio and television, online, blended learning or combinations of these delivery forms.

They have a common commitment to open access to quality learning and student success.

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2017 Top Ten Books on Online Learning

2017 was a strong year for books and publications on teaching and learning in the digital age, whether through online, blended, open, or technology-enhanced learning. We selected top ten books which capture the best ideas and practices in 2017.

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Register now for the Francophone Open Education Resources (OER) Seminar

Join Francophone educators and leaders from across Canada on February 21, 2018, for the first Francophone Open Education Resources Seminar. The event, sponsored by eCampusOntario and La Cité collégiale, provides Francophone educators, administrators and students with an opportunity to connect and discuss the potential impact of open practice in the Francophone community. The event gathers experts, enthusiasts and other interested parties from across Ontario and French-speaking Canada to share in the event.

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