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...
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...
Examples from Ontario colleges of faculty development in online learning
This is the third in a series of guest blogs on innovative developments in online learning in Ontario post-secondary institutions. (The first was examples...
Concevoir l’enseignment en ligne pour répondre aux besoins des apprenants du 21e siècle
Il est l'heure quand beaucoup des universités et des collèges Canadiennes offrent la formation aux professeurs. Ainsi j'avais été bien occupé pendant les dernières...
Designing online learning for the 21st century
This being the time of year when many Canadian post-secondary institutions offer faculty development opportunities, I have been busy the last two or three...
Why learning management systems are not going away
Contact North has just published online a series of six short papers (10-12 pages) under the title of Learning Management Systems: Disruptive Developments, Alternative Options...
New resources for online educators from Contact North
Over the last few months, Contact North has been gradually adding an impressive range of online resources to its Educator Portal. As well as the numerous articles...
LinkedIn as a community of practice for online learning?
LinkedIn is beginning to develop as an interesting area for discussions on online learning. I've been 'lurking' in the discussions below, and I'm sure...
Developing key competencies for online teachers
Academic Impressions (2012) A Key competency for online instructors, February 10
In the above article, Academic Impressions has approached some very experienced online educators from...
Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 25, No. 3
And to complete a heavy week of reading, the Journal of Distance Education, Vol, 25, No. 3 is now available at with four articles...