Developing a coherent approach to mobile learning
The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is an unusual organization, focusing on the training of police, fire, corrections and paramedical personnel, as well...
The role of communities of practice in a digital age
The story so far
I have published the first five chapters of my open textbook, 'Teaching in a Digital Age'. I am now working on Chapter...
Writing an open textbook: a mid-term report on the technology
I'm about half-way through writing my open textbook, 'Teaching in a Digital Age.' I've done about five and a half chapters, and I would like...
What UBC has learned about doing MOOCs
Engle, W. (2104) UBC MOOC Pilot: Design and Delivery Vancouver BC: University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia, a premier public research university...
Transforming university teaching and learning: UBC’s strategy for flexible learning
Flexible Learning Implementation Team (2014) Flexible Learning - Charting a Strategic Vision for UBC (Vancouver Campus. Vancouver BC: Office of the Provost, University of British...
Is there a Canadian market for American online programs?
Identifying the market
I got a phone call last week from an international consultancy company contracted on behalf of a major U.S. state university, wanting...
Resources and the design of teaching and learning
Steelcase Node Classroom
The story so far
Chapter 5 of my open textbook, ‘Teaching in a Digital Age’ is about the design of teaching and learning, which...
Developing intellectual and practical skills in a digital age
The story so far
Chapter 5 of my open textbook, ‘Teaching in a Digital Age’ is about the design of teaching and learning, which I am...
Kuali Foundation goes commercial
Straumsheim, C. (2014) Kuali Foundation: If you can't beat them....., Inside Higher Education, August 25
While there are several providers of open source learning management...
Learning theories and online learning
Figure 3.3. Adults learning in groups in a constructivist manner - and assisted by technology
Introduction
Chapter 3 of my open textbook on 'Teaching in a...