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Online Learning News - January 22, 2020

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

Now on teachonline.ca:

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Read Contact North | Contact Nord’s List of Top Ten Books on Digitally-Supported Learning for 2019

2019 was a strong year for books on digitally-supported learning, whether through online, blended, open, or technology-enhanced learning. We selected ten books that capture the best ideas and practices from 2019.

Read Contact North | Contact Nord Lists of Top Ten Books on Digitally-Supported Learning for 2019

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Online Biology Tutorials Support Student Success at Memorial University, Canada

Discover the highly collaborative design and development process used at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada for creating online tutorials to address knowledge gaps of first-year biology students, resulting in low success rates and attrition. Research shows students who participate in at least one tutorial have higher grades than those who do not and find the course content easy to find, concepts made sense and tutorials easy to follow. 

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Read Contact North | Contact Nord’s 10 Predictions for Online Learning in 2020

Contact North I Contact Nord outlines ten patterns and trends likely to dominate online learning around the world in 2020 and capture them as predictions about the future in the following areas:

  1. Online Registrations
  2. Nano-Credentials
  3. Workplace Learning for Credentials
  4. 5G
  5. Open Educational Resources (OER)
  6. Artificial Intelligence
  7. Peer-to-Peer Learning
  8. Assessment
  9. Personalized Learning
  10. Content Curation Activities

Read Contact North I Contact Nord’s 10 Predictions for Online Learning in 2020

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2019 Top Ten Most Popular Resources on teachonline.ca

Read the most popular articles and search the most popular directories of 2019 on teachonline.ca.

  1. A New Pedagogy is Emerging... and Online Learning is a Key Contributing Factor
  2. teachonline.ca Home Page
  3. Searchable Directory of 1,700 Upcoming Education and Technology Conferences from Around the World
  4. Training Opportunities
  5. How Communities of Inquiry Drive Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age
  6. Searchable Directory of 110+ EdTech Start-Ups
  7. Tools and Trends
  8. Developing Practica for an Online Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, New Brunswick
  9. Adobe Connect Meeting Training Schedule
  10. The Pockets of Innovation Series

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Read Dr. Tony Bates’ Latest Blog Post

Read Contact North I Contact Nord Research Associate Dr. Tony Bates’ latest blog post:

Is there an international market for Canadian online learning?

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Explore the Largest Searchable Directory of Vendors of Online Learning Products and Services Worldwide!

With over 3,200 vendors of online learning products and services worldwide, this searchable directory provides colleges, universities, training providers, faculty and instructors with information on how to find the latest products and services to help improve the learning experience for their students.

These vendors offer products and services ranging from software to hosting and organizing learning content to adaptive learning systems that use intelligent algorithms to adjust learning to suit individual needs.

Explore Contact North I Contact Nord’s Searchable Directory 

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Registration is Open for the 2020 Micro-Certification Forum!

February 21, 2020
Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Ontario

The 2020 Micro-certification Forum, hosted by eCampusOntario, connects academia, industry and community to explore alternative recognition of learning for the workforce and post-secondary education.

Micro-certifications represent a new possibility in learning recognition: one that differs from traditional credentials, such as degrees, diplomas and certificates. Micro-certifications are short, verifiable and have immediate relevance to the job market. Come to this event to learn from leaders in academia, community and industry committed to the evolution of learning recognition.

Learn more and register for the event here: https://events.bizzabo.com/MicroCert2020/home

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