Tools and Trends

One convenient location for comprehensive, up-to-date information on technology providers, Canadian researchers, journals, associations and more!

Books and articles for those interested in the expansion and improvement of online learning.

This series shares thoughtful conversations with the people doing the thinking and writing and invites our readers into the dialogue.

Trending Articles

The Western Governors University, U. S.

Twelve key features of the Western Governors University (WGU) system which, taken together, are game...

Navigating the Challenges of Micro-Credentials

Micro-credentials: A timeline of rapid rise In 2017, Ontario began introducing micro-credentials, focusing on short...

Cheating by Student or Faculty: What Can Be Done?

Cheating, plagiarism and academic misconduct are not new challenges for colleges and universities.

Resources and strategies on pedagogy, student support, engagement and retention

New models, frameworks and approaches having a long-term impact on teaching and learning online

All things “open” from innovations at open universities, MOOCs, OERs to open textbooks

New and innovative designs to enhance teaching and learning online

Integrating online, open and distance education into government policy and institutional plans

Game changing developments in tools and resources for learning and strategies to apply them

Strategies to ensure the quality of courses, programs and assessments