New issue of IRRODL focuses on learning designs
Sorry to be a little late in catching up with this, but the latest edition of the International Review of Research in Open and...
What can Ontario learn from BC in e-learning?
The central importance of Ontario in Canada
Ontario is, if not the centre of the universe, certainly the centre of Canada, geographically, economically and in...
Hard data on online learning in Ontario
Ontario's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is to be congratulated for undertaking a comprehensive survey of online offerings in its post-secondary institutions. The...
Plans for an Ontario Online Institute move forward
Last week, Ontario's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities set out key principles and functions for the new Ontario Online Institute that was announced...
New OER portal from the African Virtual University
Anonymous (2011) AVU Launches Online Open Education Resources Portal e-Learning Africa News Portal, February 15
The African Virtual University (AVU) launched the interactive Open Education...
China’s telecommunications activities in Africa
Marshall, A. (2011) China’s Mighty Telecom Footprint in Africa e-Learning Africa News Portal, February 15
For those interested in infrastructure for e-learning, this extensive article...
Growth of distance education in Québec
Saucier, R. (2011) Portrait des inscriptions en formation à distance (secondaire, collègial et universitaire) au Québec depuis 1995-1996 Québec: CLIFAD
I have commented several times...
Higher salaries and lower funds for universities in England
Morgan, J. (2011) HEFCE brings the pain: cuts this year and next Times Higher Education, February 3
Rowley, T. and Paton, G. Row over hile...
Texans shooting themselves in the head
Castro, A. (2011) Public education in Texas facing massive cuts Chron.com, January 19
This news report sets out the cuts coming to public education in...
e-Learning in Tanzania: the University of Dar es Salaam
Agunda, J. and Kyama, R. (2010) e-learning at the University of Dar es Salaam e-Learning Africa 2011, No. 2, December 15
A report of how...