Online Learning News - October 2, 2019

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

Now on teachonline.ca:

Ontario Needs to Tackle Five Major Social and Pedagogical Challenges in Online Learning

To support faculty and instructors delivering online programs and courses, Contact North | Contact Nord identified five major social and pedagogical challenges and offers resources and suggestions to effectively tackle the challenges.

The five challenges include:

Improving Completion Rates for Indigenous Learners
Creating Highly Engaging Online Learning Experiences
Thinking Differently About How Learning Is Assessed
Developing and Deploying More e-Apprenticeship Resources
Improving Literacy for Those Entering Colleges and Universities and Beyond

Read Ontario Needs to Tackle Five Major Social and Pedagogical Challenges in Online Learning

Teaching and Supporting Basic Math Online at the University of Manitoba, Canada

Explore how an online course at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada is designed to respond to needs of students taking mathematics as a required course for graduation in all programs. Using a question and answer format, students learn, are tested using the textbook’s online assignments, and receive immediate feedback. Online resources are also available for those students who need to refresh their math knowledge and skills.

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Toronto, Canada from October 8-10, 2019

Browse the 100+ sessions on current and emerging developments, issues and opportunities by faculty, researchers, administrators, and world experts on teaching and learning in the digital age at ONLINE LEARNING 2019, October 8–10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.

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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:

Chapter 8.7.d Emerging technologies: conclusion and summary

Preliminary Results of
2019 National Survey on Online Learning in Canada to be Released at ONLINE LEARNING 2019

This Special Briefing unveils the latest stats and trends in online learning in Canada, projections for the future, main benefits and main barriers to online learning as reported by Canadian universities and colleges. It includes a discussion about the implications for institutional and government policies.

This Special Briefing is part of ONLINE LEARNING 2019 from October 8-10, 2019 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Click here to register to attend this Special Briefing as well as 100+ sessions on current and emerging developments, issues and opportunities by faculty, researchers, administrators, and world experts on teaching and learning in the digital age at ONLINE LEARNING 2019.

Must-Read Books on Online Learning

Peer Learning and Assessment Edition!

Must-Read Books on Online Learning features books and articles of interest to those involved in the expansion and improvement of online learning.

For Faculty Members

Digital Learning: The Key Concepts. (2nd Edition)

Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age: Principles and Practice of Design. [3rd Edition, July 2019]

For Instructional Designers

Designing Learning – From Module Outline to Effective Teaching (2nd Edition)

For Policy-Makers and Administrators

Managing Online Learning – The Life-Cycle of Successful Programs

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