The limits of online learning in a dystopian future: a discussion
Murgatroyd, S. (2021) The precarious futures for online learning Revista Paraguaya de Educación a Distancia, FACEN-UNA, Vol. 2, No. 2
Stephen Murgatroyd is a big...
Decision-making in uncertain times: what recent research into online learning indicates
CDLRA Conversations: Decision-Making in Uncertain Times, September 6, 2021
The CDLRA (Canadian Digital Learning Research Association) is in the process of analysing the results from...
Online learning in (k-12) schools: 7. Advice for decision-makers
This is the seventh and last in a series of posts on online learning in the (k-12) school sector.
The first is: What needs to be...
Online learning and (k-12) schools: do we need a different curriculum for online learning?
This is the third in a series of posts on online learning in the (k-12) school sector.
The first was What needs to be done...
What needs to be done about online learning in the school sector? 1. An...
The challenge
On balance, although there are many shortcomings and issues, the post-secondary/higher education level has managed relatively well in finding alternatives to in-class teaching...
How Canadian schools (k-12) prepared for the fall in 2020
Nagle, J., Barbour, M. and LaBonte, R. (2020) A Fall Like No Other: Between Basics and Preparing for an Extended Transition During Turmoil Canadian...
Innovation and on-line and digital learning: five myths, five barriers, and five strategies
Morriss-Olson, M. (2020) 5 Destructive Myths about Innovation Gray Associates, August 4
There is an awful lot of nonsense talked about innovation and how to...
Video of discussion of impact of Covid-19 on online learning
The MALAT program
Royal Roads University runs an excellent Master of Arts in Learning and Technology (MALAT). This program is the first master of arts...
‘Rationalization’ of online learning support agencies in the Ontario post-secondary system?
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (2020) Government’s Role in Digital Learning: Review and Recommendations for the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities Toronto...
Online learning in 2020: perfect vision in the Year of the Rat
No, no firm predictions from me for 2020 other than more of the same from 2019, plus something unexpected. However, I will suggest three...
About Tony Bates
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.