Online Learning News - May 2, 2018 | 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:

Browse through more than 185 ground-breaking Pockets of Innovation in online learning from colleges and universities in Ontario, across Canada and around the world!

Explore nine themes reflecting the scope and focus of these innovations, and how they have made a difference to student learning, access and success:

Educational Design, Course and Resources
Diversity in Blended Learning
Student Access, Engagement and Flexibility
Supporting Student Success Online
OER and MOOCs
Options for Online Assessment
Faculty Development and Support
Models of Collaboration
Organizational Planning for Online Learning

Since 2011, Contact North | Contact Nord has interviewed over 200 innovators from colleges and universities and showcases these Pockets of Innovation on its teachonline.ca portal, which is visited by 275,000 faculty and instructors (and growing) each year.

Click here to browse the more than 185 ground-breaking Pockets of Innovation.

Using ICT to Support Thesis Completion, Highlighting the Example of a Thesis Project to Develop a Tool for Online Language Learning for Immigrants, at Stockholm University, Sweden

The Department of Computer and Systems Science at Stockholm University in Sweden created SciPro, a tool for students preparing a thesis offering support and advice on topic selection, research, thesis requirements, self and peer assessment, communication, and use of technology. Thesis quality showed considerable improvement. One thesis project on helping immigrants with online language learning is detailed.

Read about the project here

Explore the Trends & Developments in Digital Learning Policy

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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Open Educational Resources (OER): A Reality Check

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.

As the Open Educational Resources (OER) movement gains considerable attention and traction, we are left wondering what is the current state of OER? This Insight Report highlights what progress has been made and what challenges and barriers still remain.

Read the full report here

Searchable Directory of 65+ Open Universities Worldwide

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

Use the directory to search location, contact information, delivery modes, enrolment and more!

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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 Visual Design for Online Learning For Instructional Designers Designing Bots – Creating Conversational Experiences For Policy Makers and Administrators Public Policy and Higher Education: Reframing Strategies for Preparation, Access, and College Success Explore All Must-Read selections

		Register Now! CNIE-RCIÉ 2018 Diversities of Learning and Learners: What’s in our Natures May 15-17, 2018 Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario This three-day conference explores the rich diversities of learning and those of our learners, with themes such as identity and education, sustainable environment, technology, and humanizing the learning experience. Join education professionals and graduate students from K-12, post-secondary, private and government sectors, colleagues from across Canada and around the world. Visit https://www3.laurentian.ca/cnie-rcie/ for more information and to register

		Register Now! 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 with colleagues 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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