4. How to implement an e-learning plan
This is the last in a series of four posts on developing an e-learning plan. The first post discussed why an e-learning plan may be needed,...
3. What should go into an e-learning plan
This is the third in a series of four posts on developing an e-learning plan. The first post discussed why an e-learning plan may be needed,...
2. How to do an e-learning plan
This is the second in a series of four posts on developing an e-learning plan. The first post discussed why an e-learning plan may...
Thinking about innovation in higher education
Stokes, P. (2011) Want innovation? Remove the barriers Inside Higher Education, October 27
This article by Peter Stokes, an executive vice-president at Eduventures, has some...
Book review: Ross Paul’s ‘Leadership Under Fire’
15 Canadian university presidents en route for India, 2011
Paul, R. (2011) Leadership Under Fire: The Challenging Role of the Canadian University President Montreal &...
Facebook and institutional privacy policy
Bishop, J. (2011) Facebook Privacy Policy: Will Changes End Facebook for Colleges? The Higher Ed CIO, October 4
This article discusses the risks to institutions...
Book: Managing Technology in Higher Education now available
Bates, A. and Sangrà, A. (2011) Managing Technology in Higher Education: Strategies for Transforming Teaching and Learning San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/John Wiley & Co.
Now out!...
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...
Why governance of IT is so important for academics
Kolowich, S. (2011) Security hacks Inside Higher Education, January 27
This should be required reading for every research academic who collects data, for every CIO,...
Managing social media in educational institutions
One of the areas I will be focusing on during 2011 will be the effective governance of e-learning: trying to balance policies that encourage...
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.