Online Learning News- March 7, 2018

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

Two universities in Africa provide examples of OER policy, communication and development. 

An Institutional Approach to OER Implementation at the University of South Africa (UNISA)

OER and MOOCs at the National Open University of Nigeria

How Communities of Inquiry Drive Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age

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.

In this Insight Report, Terry Anderson analyzes the evolution of Communities of Inquiry (COI) as advancing technologies expand the reach and structure of COIs, adding new elements to their potential for learning.

Read more here 

Contact North | Contact Nord’s Sortable Directory of Online, Open & Distance Learning Associations and Consortia Throughout the World

Contact North | Contact Nord created this non-exhaustive list of online, distance and open learning associations and consortia around the world, providing links to websites (if available) to widen access to the valuable information offered by each.

Explore the directory 

Now Open!
Call for Proposals for ONLINE LEARNING 2018: Global Summit & EdTech Expo, Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age
 

October 16 - 18, 2018 at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada

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 2018: Global Summit & EdTech Expo.

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CICan 2018 Conference
NA’TSA’MAHT

April 29 - May 1, 2018 | Victoria, British Columbia

Working Together as One

One community committed to excellence in education delivery, community building, innovation and leading change locally, nationally and globally. This conference will inspire and challenge, spark the desire for change and provide the space and time for networking and relationship building.

More information here

The Art and Science of Presentation by Design Workshop

Improve Your Presentation Skills!

March 20, 2018, McMaster University, Hamilton

McMaster learning and presentation experts, Joe Kim, Barb Fenesi and media specialist Paulina Rzeczkowska provide evidence-based strategies and insights for designing and delivering effective and engaging materials for presentations. Understanding how to enhance your message for focus, clarity, and engagement, helps your audience retain information for the long-term.

Register here