Online Learning News - March 20, 2019 | Welcome to TeachOnline

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

Now on teachonline.ca:

Check Contact North | Contact Nord's Picks of 122 Must-Read Books on Online Learning!

Must-Read Books on Online Learning features 122 reviews and links to a selection of books and articles about teaching and learning, blended learning, open education and technology enabled learning in the digital age.

These books can be explored under three headings:

Of interest to faculty members and instructors;
Of interest to instructional designers; and
Of interest to policy-makers and administrators.

Browse all Must-Read Books here

Explore Designs for Synchronous Learning at Brandon University, Canada

See how instructors at Brandon University in Manitoba structure interactive synchronous sessions, balancing presentations, break-out group discussions and activities. These strategies lead to enhanced student engagement, participation and learning.

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Ten Facts You Need to Know About Open Digital Badges

Read how colleges, universities, training providers, professional associations, non-profits and private companies are creating, issuing and awarding open badges to students, members, staff, clients and partners to recognize learning achievements.

Ten Key Facts About Open Digital Badges is the sixth in a series by Contact North I Contact Nord on current and emerging tools influencing and shaping online learning, including Blended Learning, OER, Learning Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchains.

Read Ten Key Facts About Open Digital Badges

Learn More about Canada's Only Directory of Online Learning Researchers!

Search the profiles of 115+ researchers who share a common commitment to improving online learning experiences for students. Their research explores topics such as strategies for student engagement, design principles, learning motivation, success and support. Each profile features the researcher’s interests, key collaborators, institutional information and top 3 cited publications in the past 5 years.

Access the Contact North | Contact Nord Searchable Directory

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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.

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