For French speakers: Réseau d’enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD) is offering six audioconferences on distance education over the winter covering the following topics:
1. Return on investment in distance education: research directions
2. The online learner in 2010
3. Evaluating distance education projects
4. Social networks: collaboration and persistence in distance education programs
5. Technology support for school students before, during, and after the school day
6. LA MÉTAPHORE DANS LE PARCOURS PÉDAGOGIQUE EN FAD: APPRENTISSAGE SITUÉ OU JEU ? (You’re on your own in translating this!).
For more information, contact: REFAD, Téléphone: (514) 284-9109, e-mail: refad@sympatico.ca
Speakers come from Ontario, Québec, and New Brunswick
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
