Is online learning really cracking open the public post-secondary system?
I suspect that I'm not the only one who has been 'disengaged' from the online world of online learning for the past few weeks,...
Nine steps to quality online learning: Step 9: Evaluate and innovate
In this post I discuss the importance of evaluating each offering of an online course, how best to do this, and then the importance...
Nine steps to quality online learning: Step 8: Communicate, communicate, communicate
© Care2, 2012In this post I stress the importance of ongoing, continuing communication between instructor and students in an online environment, and in particular...
Nine steps to quality online learning: Step 7: Design course structure and learning activities
In this post the importance of providing students with a structure for learning online and setting appropriate learning activities is discussed. Indeed, I will...
Virtual and real bone surgery: the power of animation
First, an apology. You may have noticed a reduction in the number of my posts the last few weeks. The reason: bone surgery. I...
Nine steps to quality online learning: Step 6: Set appropriate learning goals
In this post I argue that you need to think about what kinds of goals could best be achieved in an online course, rather...
The status of online learning in Canada in 2012
Contact North (2012) Online Learning in Canada: At a Tipping Point Sudbury ON: Contact North
Contact North's report
Contact North in Ontario has just published a...
Nine steps to quality online learning: Step 5: Master the technology
In this post I argue that taking the time to be properly trained in how to use standard learning technologies will in the long...
Online Learning and Personal Change: the Movie
Vancouver Community College organized a stimulating faculty development workshop in April called 'Technology Trends and the Courage to Adapt', about the challenge technology presents...
Nine Steps to Online Learning: Step 4: Build on existing resources
In this post I argue that using existing online resources rather than re-inventing the wheel will save a good deal of instructor time compared...