Owston ranks among Google Scholar’s most cited blended learning researchers globally.

The founding Director of the Institute for Research in Learning Technologies he is a former Dean of the Faculty of Education and University Professor Emeritus at York University.

Dr. Owston's webinars on effective use of Zoom for teaching as part of the Contact North I Contact Nord Webinar Series are lauded by educators around the world:

“I've really learned a lot the last 6 or so months watching your Zoom webinars. My students have noticed and I share with you their kudos. I look forward to upping my Breakout Zoom Room game!”

“I really appreciate Ron’s effort and I need to watch this all over again to try the different possibilities.”

“Thank you very much Ron! This was a very informative session! I am excited to try to put together a class for my learners.”

“I wanted to comment on how useful these sessions have been – I have learned a lot from attending and/or watching them afterward. And, I include them in all my PD announcements to encourage faculty to attend.”

“Thank you, thank you, thank you—really wonderful!”

His website is http://RonOwston.ca